French Casket
Antique 1820s French Charles X Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper
20th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Enamel, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Decorative Baskets
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Parchment Paper, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Crystal
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Other Barware
Ormolu
Antique 1820s French Folk Art Toys
Bone
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Régence Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1830s French Beaux Arts Tea Caddies
Wood
1990s French Hats
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Glass
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Game Boards
Bone
Antique 1820s French Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Mid-18th Century French Boxes and Cases
Berlin Iron
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Boxes
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Ormolu
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bakelite
Early 20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1820s French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Natural Fiber
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Steel, Brass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Beech
Antique 1810s French Empire Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Metal, Bronze
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Faux Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass, Metal
Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
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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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