Scottish 19th Century Turned Mixed Wood Salt Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good mid 19th Century turned wall mounted salt box, fashioned with alternating bands of sycamore
19th Century Scottish Antique Game Box
Mahogany, Sycamore
Scottish 19th Century Turned Mixed Wood Salt Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good mid 19th Century turned wall mounted salt box, fashioned with alternating bands of sycamore
Mahogany, Sycamore
$2,188
H 0.7 in W 1.9 in D 3.5 in
Cooper Brothers & Sons Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Commemorative Box
By Cooper Brothers & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver commemorative box; an
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned
Ebony, Wood
Traditional Green Dresser Boxes - Set of 4
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Lacquer Boxes with game pieces. Beautiful little traditional pieces! Everyone loves Chinoiserie
Wood, Paint, Paper
19th Century English Inlaid Letter Box Signed by Maker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th c. English Inlaid Letter Box Signed by Maker Halstaff and Hannaford 223 Regent Street.
$1,989
H 4.73 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Antique Figured Coromandel Jewellery Casket by Toulmin & Gale 19th Century
By Toulmin & Gale
Located in London, GB
bags, and game boxes. Their items were often used by royalty and the aristocracy. Later History
Brass
19th Century Arts & Crafts Movement Copper Table Chest Box
Located in Queens, NY
Large copper table chest or box from the English Arts & Crafts Movement that features curvilinear
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Leather Faux Book Box, United Kingdom
Located in Napa, CA
Large leather book box with lock and key. Book is bound with leather and stamped G.T.H.
Metal
Carved Miniature Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep III Throne Jewelry Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A carved miniature chair featuring a portrait of Amenhotep III who was also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent, the 9th Pharaoh of Egypt. His reign was a period of unprecedented pros...
Wood
$1,448
H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an elegant English mahogany writing box dating back to the late 19th century
Mahogany
$4,038
H 4.14 in W 5.52 in D 3.35 in
Museal Tahan-Paris Perfume Box, Herringbone Pattern Veneer and Crystal Bottles
By Tahan Paris
Located in Bochum, NRW
perfume box veneered in rare wood, featuring a finely executed herringbone pattern. The lid is embellished
Brass
Tole Games Box and Counters for Boston Russe
Located in London, by appointment only
An unusual and rare Charles X tole counter box containing gaming pieces and the rules for Boston
Tôle
Bronze Box with a Map of Gronland ‘Greenland’ on the Lid
Located in NYC, NY
A bronze box with a map of Greenland (Cronland in Danish) incised into the top of the box lid, with
Bronze
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.25 in Dm 4.5 in
"Baby Satyrs, " Rare Bronze and Alabaster Art Deco Box from Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This very rare alabaster box features a bronze lid with four scenes showing baby satyrs. One scene
Alabaster, Bronze
$28,000
H 39 in W 24.5 in D 17.5 in
A Renaissance Revival , Copper & Brass Mounted with Malachite Top, Jewelry Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
Box on Stand Elkington & Co., England Dated 1856 Elkington & Co; Birmingham, England; 1854
$10,000
H 3.88 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Louis XVI Gilt-Tooled Leather Box with Red Silk Lining, 18th Century
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a domed cover, the interior with red silk lining, the whole with gilt iron mounts and lock box.
Leather
$695
H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Tramp Art Box with Chip-Carved Decoration, Date and Velvet Inside
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Tramp Art rectangular wooden box featuring elaborate chip-carved decoration. Each
Wood
$5,158Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 12.25 in D 9 in
Outstanding Games Box in Burl Walnut, Brass and Malachite, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
a wooden cribbage board, whist markers, leather Bezique markers, gaming chips etc. The box is lucky
Malachite, Brass
$1,725
H 16 in Dm 14.5 in
Japanese Taishō Red Lacquered Hokai Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
feet. Originally used to store shells for the traditional Kai-awase game, this box retains its original
Brass
19th century cigar box
Located in MILL, NL
19th century cigar box. With working lock. In very good condition! Dimensions: 25L x 14D x 14H
Nutwood
19th Century Hand Carved Prisoner of War 'POW' Domino Set
Located in London, GB
) domino set. Made from mutton bone and hand carved with a detailed and carved motif box. This example
Natural Fiber
Guilloche silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver snuff box, bands along the length and monogram plaque on the hinged
Silver
Chiseled silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver snuff box with monogram card, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal
Silver
Guilloche silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs surrounding a monogram card and
Silver
Guilloche silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with a countryside panorama in an engraved frame and fluted
Silver
Micromosaic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional micromosaic snuff box represents the heights of this ancient art form. Depicting
Bronze
Rectangular silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with engraved houses in a perfect frame, plant motifs and
Silver
Rectangular silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with a smooth lid and a fluted base. Metal: Silver
Silver
Rectangular silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with fluting and wreaths engraved on the hinged lid
Silver
1690s Dutch Silver Tobacco Box
By Jan Breda
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique 17th century Dutch silver tobacco box
Silver
Georgian Tobacco Honesty Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare brass box would have been a coveted contraption in the finest English pubs of the 18th
Brass
Nickel plated silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Elliptical silver snuff box with asymmetrical branches and gold interior. Metal
Silver
$741
H 2.17 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Art Deco Marquetry Cigar Box, Decorative Wooden Jewelry Box, France 1930s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Marquetry Cigar Box, Decorative Wooden Jewelry Box, France 1940s Elegant wooden cigar box
Wood, Fruitwood, Nutwood, Walnut
Snuff box in guilloche silver
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with guilloche pattern and gold interior. Metal: Silver
Silver
Snuff box in guilloche silver
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box in guilloche silver with monogram plaque and fluted surround. Metal: Silver
Silver
Snuff box in gilded silver
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box in gilded silver with reliefs and friezes, hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin
Silver
Rectangular guilloche silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular guilloche silver snuff box with monogram plaque and caninha-style fluting
Silver
Nickel plated silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular nickel-plated silver snuff box with an illustration of a Gothic cathedral
Silver
Nickel plated silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box in nickeled silver with a panorama of cows grazing, decorated with garlands
Silver
Rectangular nickel silver snuff box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular nickel-plated silver snuff box with engraving alluding to the Last Supper
Silver
Silver cigarette box with reliefs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cigarette box with reliefs and a gold coin in the center of the splendor. Metal
Silver
Snuff box in guilloche silver
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box in guilloche silver and engravings surrounding a monogram card, surrounding
Silver
German Porcelain Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important German porcelain snuff box exhibits delightful artistry and craftsmanship. Hand
Porcelain
Snuff box in embossed silver
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box in embossed silver. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham
Silver
Snuff box in gilded silver
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box in gilded silver with fluted reliefs at the top, monogram card and hinged
Silver
Shepherd's box or snuff box. Carved antler or horn. Spain, 1861.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pastoral box. Carved antler, wood, metal. Spanish school, 1861. Submit registrations. Oval box
Other
$415
H 3.15 in W 4.34 in D 11.82 in
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box Powder box- jelwery Box.
Metal
$1,800 / set
3 Piece French Victorian Gambling Set
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian 3-piece gambling set with roulette wheel, roulette board, and game box with bone
Bone
French Snuff Box, circa 1800
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Scarlet tole French snuff box, circa 1800, navette form - silver trimmed. 3.5" w, 1" h, 1.75" d
Tin
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical
Gold
Dutch silver pill box, 1852
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver pill box, 1852 A Dutch silver small cartouche-shaped pill box with engraved symbol
Silver
Dutch silver pill box, 1863
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver pill box, 1863 A Dutch silver small cartouche-shaped pill box with engraved floral
Silver
Dutch silver pill box, 1869
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver pill box, 1869 A Dutch silver small cartouche-shaped pill box with engraved floral
Silver
Tobacco box with forest animals, 1910s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Covered porcelain jar, covered pot, with canted sides, glazed with a relief decoration of brown foliage on a white background, revealing a dog, a cat, a donkey, and a smoking monkey ...
Porcelain
$430
H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides
Metal
Silver snuff box with beveled corners
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuff box with beveled corners, gold interior and engraved floral motifs
Silver
Silver snuff box with fluted reliefs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuff box with fluted reliefs along the edge and floral motifs engraved on the
Silver
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.