Italian Trinket Box
Vintage 1930s Italian Decorative Boxes
20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Alabaster, Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Walnut, Boxwood, Olive
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Giltwood
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Fabric
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century Italian Colonial Revival Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Pine
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Pine
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Pine
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Stone
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Antique 1890s Italian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Vintage 1970s Victorian Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Indian Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Jewelry Boxes
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
20th Century Indian Folk Art Jewelry Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Vintage 1920s Italian Futurist Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
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Italian Trinket 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.
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