Footed Trinket Box
Vintage 1970s Victorian Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Jade
Early 20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Copper
Late 20th Century Rococo Tea Caddies
Walnut
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tea Caddies
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Steel
Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s American Native American Boxes and Cases
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Alabaster, Brass
20th Century Hungarian Vases
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serving Pieces
Brass
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Silk, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1820s British George IV Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork
Bronze, Copper
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century British Tea Sets
Ceramic
Antique Mid-17th Century British Charles II Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Japanese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Burl
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Sculptures
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1930s English Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Empire Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Maple
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Stone
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Table Mirrors
Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 1900s European Renaissance Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Plastic
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Late 20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Pine
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Tea Caddies
Brass
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Wood, Bakelite
20th Century French Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Bowls
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Console Tables
Glass, Wood
Antique 1880s English Dressers
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
Mid-20th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver Plate
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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.
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