Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790
Located in Central England, GB
This superb Indian spice box is of a larger scale than normally seen.
Wrought Iron
Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with lid and brass latch. The metal is delicately and intricately hand-hammered and repousse with floral and geomet...
Brass
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box. Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel b...
Brass, Copper
19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Anglo Indian Rosewood Caddy with Silver Mounts. Really nice and unusual, 19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy, from circa 1890. Made of solid rose...
Sterling Silver
Antique India Pierced Silver Overlay Spice Box with Six Compartments
Located in Topeka, KS
I can think of many uses for this beautiful Indian box besides holding spices……holding rings and earrings on your vanity……holding paperclips and rubber bands on your desk……holding sa...
Wood
Pair of Wooden Indian Spice Boxes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two antique wooden Indian spice boxes with geometric carvings and decorated with natural dyes.
19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
With its beautifully contrasting colors and luxurious exotic materials, clean lines and elegant form, this 19th century Anglo-Indian spice box from India will be a truly unique and i...
Other
Hand-Carved Wooden Spice Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imported Indian hand-carved wooden spice box with circular body, rotating lid and five interior compartments.
Wood
19th Century Anglo-Indian Pair of Carved Wooden Spice Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of Anglo-Indian, hand-carved spice/tobacco jars. 19th century Anglo-Indian pair of carved wooden spice urns. 19th century, circa 1890 with beautiful floral carvings i...
Rosewood
Anglo Indian Quill Spice Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large 19th century Anglo Indian Porcupine quill mounted spice box made in Ceylon.
Wood, Bone
Anglo Indian Fitted Brass Spice Box or Tea Caddy
Located in Denver, CO
This box was crafted with a raised lid that holds a stout and decorative, swing bail. It opens to reveal a second, covered compartment within the body of the piece. With original pat...
Brass
$950
H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Large Asian Decorative Wooden Jewelry Box with Hammered Brass Metal Overlay
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Asian decorative wooden jewelry box with brass overlay. Large ethnic Indian hand painted decorative jewelry wood box with brass metal hammered design overlay. Original beauti...
Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
18th/19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Circular Box with Multiple Cartouches
Located in New York, NY
An 18th/19th Century Chinese cinnabar circular box with multiple cartouches of Families. This is a marvelous piece with very fine details on the main top panel of the box. The top pa...
Lacquer
$2,500
H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 5.25 in
1920 Persian Brass Jewelry Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene Moorish Islamic Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Persian Islamic Brass Jewelry Footed Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene style. A Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene Brass Box circa 1910-1920s. A fine antique handcrafted etched h...
Brass
Antique Mughal Silver Chased Collectible Box Trinket Pandan Box, North India
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique handcrafted unique silver collectible box North India. Antique Raj Mughal silver box with hand chased and repousse fine decoration. The top of the box is very intricately f...
Silver
Mughal Brass Incense Box by Rajhastani, Hand-Hammered, 1950
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful hand-crafted polished brass footed box with with lid, latch and handle intricately hand-hammered with geometric designs and pierced with holes. Vintage pierced decorative...
Brass
Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper Mughal Indian box with lid, latch and handle. Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century. Ant...
Metal, Copper
Large Antique Decorative Indo-Persian Mughal Hammered Brass Tray 19th c.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large antique 19th century handcrafted decorative Indo-Persian Mughal brass tray. Asian metalwork finely embossed and hammered with floral and figural and animals mystique scenes and...
Metal, Brass
Antique Brass Bottle Urn by Rajhastani, Mughal Design, India, 1860
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A late-19th century Mughal Indian oversized Mughal Indian brass bottle urn. A sleek, elegant brass vessel, fluted neck, with cap. Lucknow circa 1860 Raj period, of globular form w...
Brass
Large Brass Pandan Box, North India, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large brass pandan box North India, 19th century The body with rounded profile and hinged raised lid with engraved and punched decoration centering a rosette and a large oval...
Brass
Decorative Large Round Brass Box Caddy 19th C, North India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful 19th century large hand-crafted decorative round polished brass box with lid delicately and intricately hand-hammered with repousse floral and fishes designs. Engraved with...
Brass
Antique South Asian Round Copper Bronze Box with Lid from India 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper bronze South Asian box with lid, latch and handle. A very fine antique Pandan or Betel Nut Box, or Chapati c...
Metal, Copper
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.