19th C Snuff Box
Antique Early 19th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 1890s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Folk Art Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Glass
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Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique 19th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century German Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century British Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century British Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century German Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century German Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century German Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century German Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
20th Century German Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century Russian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Lead
Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Horn
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Horn
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Horn
Antique Early 1800s Swiss Other Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Gold
Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Tobacco Accessories
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
Silver
20th Century British Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 1820s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paint
Antique 19th Century British Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique Late 18th Century Grand Tour Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Porphyry
Antique Mid-19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Boxes and Cases
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Metal
20th Century Natural Specimens
Shell
1990s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tobacco Accessories
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Shell
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Shell
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Silver
20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal
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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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