Pearl Inlay Box
20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Jewelry Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Syrian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Paper, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Rosewood
Antique 1840s English William IV Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Antique 1830s Biedermeier Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique 1760s European Rococo Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century English Tea Caddies
Vintage 1930s French Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Ivory, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Syrian Islamic Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
Antique 1820s English George III Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Blown Glass, Walnut, Burl
Antique 1830s English William IV Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century West Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Velvet
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood, Shell
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Brass, Copper
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Antique 19th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Tea Caddies
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
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