19th Century Jewelry Casket
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century German Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 1870s Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Turkish Empire Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Glass
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Leather
Antique 19th Century Russian Jewelry Boxes
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Jewelry Boxes
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes
Stone
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1870s French Porcelain
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 1800s Indian Islamic Metalwork
Silver, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Jewelry Boxes
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Copper
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Table Mirrors
Bronze, Iron, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Ormolu, Enamel
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Sterling 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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