Inlaid Box
Late 20th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Decorative Boxes
Yew
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
Antique 1890s Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Antique 18th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 1810s French Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Mid-20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Tea Caddies
Wood
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Brass
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Bone, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Pyrite
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone
20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Vintage 1920s Moroccan Islamic Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Boxes
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Knife Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Amboyna
Antique 18th Century French Napoleon III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Other Decorative Boxes
Silk, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Decorative Boxes
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Shell
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bone, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Sandalwood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
Vintage 1970s Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Ash, Walnut, Pine
Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Marble
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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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