Trinket Boxes
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Leather
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Glass
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Jars
Sterling Silver
20th Century Hungarian Vases
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Jars
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Tea Caddies
Copper
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Jars
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Jars
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Jars
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends
Alabaster
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Copper, Enamel, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Desk Accessories
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Jars
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Classical Greek Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Stone, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Boxes and Cases
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Bottles
Glass
Vintage 1950s Japanese Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Serving Pieces
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Space Age Decorative Baskets
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jars
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Vanity Items
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Metalwork
Silver
20th Century French Porcelain
Quartz, Brass
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vanity Items
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Belgian Romantic Paintings
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Ceramic
20th Century Vanity Items
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Glass, Art Glass
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Jars
Bronze
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serving Pieces
Brass
Antique Early 1900s European Models and Miniatures
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Metal
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s English Other Jars
Pottery
Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Alabaster
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Brass
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Trinket Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Trinket Boxes?
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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