Wood Trinket Boxes
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Stone, Iron
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Boxes
Agate, Onyx
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Bone, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Persian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry Boxes
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Vintage 1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Indian Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper
Vintage 1920s European Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Cut Glass, Mirror, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shell, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century African Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century British Boxes
Shagreen, Ivory, Wood
Vintage 1930s British Boxes
Shagreen, Wood, Ivory
Antique 1890s American Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1930s French Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
Antique Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century British Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bone, Shagreen, Wood, Amboyna
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Slate
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Wood Trinket Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Decorative Boxes for You
Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.
Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.
Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.
Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.
You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Oak is the best wood for a jewelry box. This wood, if oiled and cared for, lasts for decades and the design of this kind of box stands out. Oak offers appealing textures as well as color. Hardwoods are often the best wood choices for boxes, with oak being the most preferred. Others are Walnut, Maple, Ash, Birch, Beech, Cherry, Tulipwood (Poplar) and Cedar. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cigar boxes can be made of cardboard, paper and several kinds of wood. Spanish cedar is a popular choice for cigar boxes but mahogany, white oak and elm are also common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique cigar boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
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