Marquetry Humidor
2010s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Straw, Cedar
2010s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Straw, Cedar
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Polyester, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Polyester, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Mother-of-Pearl, Burl
2010s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Gold
Early 20th Century British Games
Mahogany, Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Walnut, Boxwood, Olive
Antique 1880s Victorian Decorative Boxes
Pine, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Metal
Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Tobacco Accessories
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Bronze
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Cedar
20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy
Animal Skin
Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Iron
Antique 1820s British Regency Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Walnut, Cedar
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Modern Tobacco Accessories
Lucite
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Enamel
2010s British Games
Sycamore, Walnut
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Straw
2010s French Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Cedar, Straw
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze, Brass
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Boxwood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Boxes
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage
20th Century French Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Mahogany, Burl
Vintage 1980s French Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Pearwood
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Mother-of-Pearl, Burl
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
2010s British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Rosewood, Sycamore, Walnut
2010s British Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Sycamore
2010s British Architectural Models
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
2010s French Decorative Mounted Boxes
Early 20th Century English Georgian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
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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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