Porcelain Trinket Box
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Boxes
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Metal, Nickel
Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French International Style Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s French International Style Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Sandstone
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Urns
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Ashtrays
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Ashtrays
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Boxes
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Baroque Porcelain
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century English Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Macanese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Metal
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Porcelain Trinket Box For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Porcelain Trinket Box?
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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