Jewel Casket
Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Ormolu
Antique 17th Century German Jacobean Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Classical Roman Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century South Asian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Baskets
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bakelite
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Agate, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Walnut, Burl
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Statues
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Picture Frames
Stone, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes
Gesso, Plaster, Wood
Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Decorative Boxes
Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Models and Miniatures
Other
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Canadian Natural Specimens
Other
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Bronze
20th Century American Tableware
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Austrian Sculptures and Carvings
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures
Bronze
Late 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Egg Tempera
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Brass, Copper
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Recent Sales
Antique 1870s British High Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s Russian More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique 19th Century Czech Jewelry Boxes
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Garniture
Brass
2010s French Bottles
Copper
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Jewelry Boxes
Ebony
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Brass
Antique 1870s French Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Tables
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century German Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Asian Regency Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Rosewood, Cedar
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Cedar, Walnut
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood
Antique 1880s Austrian Other Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
2010s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Irish Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Cedar
20th Century Irish Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Softwood
20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique 1870s French Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 1850s English Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Marble, Slate, Ormolu
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Burl
Early 20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chrome
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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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