19th Century Walnut Box
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Jewelry Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 1890s European Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss American Empire Decorative Boxes
Walnut, Kingwood, Satinwood, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century North American Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique 1880s English Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1880s French Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
20th Century British Other Jewelry Boxes
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Baize, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Walnut
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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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