Trinket Boxes
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Agate, Metal
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate, Metal
Late 20th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Stoneware
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Steel
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Zebra Wood, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Slag Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Agate, Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Antique 1890s German Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French International Style Decorative Boxes
Copper
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Cocobolo
Late 20th Century Chinese Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s American Navajo Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Lacquer, Paper
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s British Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery, Majolica
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Pewter
20th Century German Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Decorative Boxes
Metal, Tin
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
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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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