Carved Rosewood Box
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English George III Decorative Boxes
Wood, Boxwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Elm, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Boxes
Glass, Fruitwood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Victorian Tea Caddies
Multi-gemstone, Nickel
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Knife Boxes
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Porcelain
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Horn, Shell, Abalone, Rosewood
Antique 1820s English George IV Desk Sets
Silver, Brass
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1990s British Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Felt, Maple, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique 1830s European Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1980s Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Hepplewhite Decorative Boxes
Maple, Oak, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Musical Instruments
Metal
20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Pre-Columbian Decorative Boxes
Textile, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Shell, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Other Tea Caddies
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware
Crystal, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Shell, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 17th Century Indian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Goatskin, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Stone
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Trunks and Luggage
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Antique 1890s German Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique 1890s German Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
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Antique Early 1900s French Vanities
Marble
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gold Leaf, Iron
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Stone Sinks
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-...
Brass
2010s Dutch Modern Vases
Marble
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Side Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
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Finding the Right Boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
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