Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
20th Century French Other Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Gold Plate, Brass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Wool, Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Metal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Composition, Metal, Enamel
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1960s French Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Bamboo, Rattan
1860s Victorian Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Porcelain
19th Century American American Classical Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Cherry, Poplar, Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Fabric, Wood
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s English Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Coconut
19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
19th Century British Anglo-Indian Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Brass
1830s English William IV Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Sterling Silver
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1970s French Other Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
20th Century Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Metal
1930s French Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Metal, Nickel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate, Copper
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
1950s Italian Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Brass
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Chrome
1930s French Vintage Silver Plated Trinket Box
Silver Plate
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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