18th Century Battersea Box
Antique 1790s English Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique 1770s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Antique 1810s English George IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1780s English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Boxes and Cases
Enamel, Copper
Antique 18th Century British George III Boxes and Cases
Enamel, Copper
Antique Late 18th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Copper
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Jewelry Boxes
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Brass
Antique 1810s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
20th Century European Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Shell, Marine turtle
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 18th Century German George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Onyx
Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Musical Instruments
Satinwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Unknown Islamic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
Vintage 1950s French Rustic Decorative Baskets
Ceramic
Vintage 1910s British George V Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 1750s American Queen Anne Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Lead
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Boxes
Antique 1750s English Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Antique 1780s English Rococo Decorative Baskets
Enamel
Antique Mid-18th Century British Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco B...
Copper
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century English Romantic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Decorative Boxes
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Antique 1770s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Antique 1750s English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Enamel
Antique 18th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper, Enamel
18th Century Battersea Box For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.