French Gilt Box
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Boxes and Cases
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Boxes and Cases
Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Régence Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Mid-18th Century French Boxes and Cases
Berlin Iron
Antique 18th Century French Boxes and Cases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Knife Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Boxes and Cases
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Porcelain
Porcelain, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain
Bronze
20th Century French Neoclassical Games
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s French Musical Instruments
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century German Empire Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Silver, Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Silver, Gold
Antique 19th Century French Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century French Dry Bars
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
20th Century French Crystal Serveware
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware
Metal, Brass
Antique 1820s European Romantic Vanity Items
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Glass
Brass, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century French Empire Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Barware
Leather, Glass, Softwood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces
Porcelain
1990s French Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Malachite, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Silver, Gold
Vintage 1940s French Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
2010s French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
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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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