19th Century Jewelry Casket
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Jewelry Boxes
Copper, Metal, Enamel, Bronze
Antique 1860s Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Glass
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Leather
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Bronze, Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Ormolu
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Antique Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Jewelry Boxes
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Regency Jewelry Boxes
Oak, Yew
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1870s French Porcelain
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes
Stone
Antique Early 1800s Indian Islamic Metalwork
Silver, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Jewelry Boxes
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Jewelry Boxes
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Tin
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1870s English Decorative Boxes
Agate, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Copper
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English Other Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes
Gesso, Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Silver
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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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