Jewelry Trinket Casket
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1940s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s German Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Bone, Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Jewelry Boxes
Copper
Antique 1880s French Jewelry Boxes
Copper
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Crystal
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Resin
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Tin
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Desk Sets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
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Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Pen, Watercolor
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Chinoiserie Paintings
Enamel
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Antiquities
Blown Glass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Pine, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s German Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s English George III Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Stone, Jade
Antique 19th Century French Tray Tables
Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century French Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Glass
20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Indian Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Urns
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage 1940s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Antique 1880s French Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Late 20th Century Empire Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Maple
Antique 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage 1940s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 1880s French Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s German Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Antique 1880s Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1940s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Agate
Late 20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Bowls
Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Desk Sets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
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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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