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Kadjar Lacquered Paper Mache Box
Kadjar Lacquered Paper Mache Box

Kadjar Lacquered Paper Mache Box

$437Sale Price|20% Off

Kadjar Lacquered Paper Mache Box

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful lacquered paper mache box decorated with imaginary animals (that look like cats) and

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Early 20th Century Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century English Paper Mâché Box
19th Century English Paper Mâché Box

19th Century English Paper Mâché Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand painted papier mâché box with original perfume bottles.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Wood

1920s Japanese Lacquered Paper Mache Boxed Pin-Up Card Set
1920s Japanese Lacquered Paper Mache Boxed Pin-Up Card Set

1920s Japanese Lacquered Paper Mache Boxed Pin-Up Card Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Japan, a hand-painted, lacquered papier-mache boxed card set, holding two complete decks of

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1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Russian papier mâché box from Tsarina Alexandra, early 1900
Russian papier mâché box from Tsarina Alexandra, early 1900

Russian papier mâché box from Tsarina Alexandra, early 1900

Located in Bilzen, BE

A black paper mache box with the portrait of Tsarina Alexandra, wife of Tsar Nicholas II , the last

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Early 20th Century International Style Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Papier Mâché Egg Box
Antique Papier Mâché Egg Box

Antique Papier Mâché Egg Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A lovely papier mâché box in the shape of an egg. The box is adorned with hand painted figures

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1920s Indian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Paper Mache Snuff Box with Silver Piqué, 19th Century
Paper Mache Snuff Box with Silver Piqué, 19th Century

Paper Mache Snuff Box with Silver Piqué, 19th Century

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Silver Piqué, 19th Century This rectangular, oblong snuff box is

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19th Century English Other Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Silver

Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes
Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes

Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes

Located in Winnetka, IL

A set of 3 antique Korean paper mache sewing boxes from the Choson period.

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19th Century Korean Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Collection of 19th Century Kashmiri Papier Mache Boxes
Collection of 19th Century Kashmiri Papier Mache Boxes

Collection of 19th Century Kashmiri Papier Mache Boxes

Located in London, GB

crafted Kashmiri objects including 6 different shaped boxes, a working lamp and urn. These items are all

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19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Lacquered Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Parrot and Lady
19th Century Lacquered Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Parrot and Lady

19th Century Lacquered Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Parrot and Lady

By Stobwasser

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early 19th century hand painted black lacquered Papier-Mâché snuff box or vanity box Crafted in

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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Old Japanese Black Lacquered Decorative Round Papier Mache Box with Hinged Top
Old Japanese Black Lacquered Decorative Round Papier Mache Box with Hinged Top

Old Japanese Black Lacquered Decorative Round Papier Mache Box with Hinged Top

Located in North Salem, NY

This charming old Japanese round box is crafted from lightweight papier-mâché and finished in a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

18th Century Papier-mâché Small Snuff Box
18th Century Papier-mâché Small Snuff Box

18th Century Papier-mâché Small Snuff Box

Located in Delft, NL

18th century papier-mâché small snuff box A black lacquered papier-mâché snuff box with a silver

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18th Century Dutch Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Fine Antique Georgian Papier Mache Snuff Box
Fine Antique Georgian Papier Mache Snuff Box

Fine Antique Georgian Papier Mache Snuff Box

Located in Newark, England

introduce this Antique Papier Mache Snuff Box. The Snuff Box is a beautiful and rare example in original

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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Steel

Antique Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Jewelry or Pencil Box, c.1900
Antique Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Jewelry or Pencil Box, c.1900

Antique Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Jewelry or Pencil Box, c.1900

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A charming antique Art Nouveau papier-mâché box, beautifully hand-painted with a delicate botanical

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

French early 19th Century lacquered papier mâché snuff box
French early 19th Century lacquered papier mâché snuff box

French early 19th Century lacquered papier mâché snuff box

By Stobwasser

Located in Delft, NL

French early 19th Century lacquered papier mâché snuff box Lacquered Papier Mâché Snuff Box

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19th Century French Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Russian Papier Mache and Lacquer Tobacco Box by Vishnyakov Factiory
Russian Papier Mache and Lacquer Tobacco Box by Vishnyakov Factiory

Russian Papier Mache and Lacquer Tobacco Box by Vishnyakov Factiory

Located in Sarasota, FL

Russian papier mache and lacquer tobacco box with troyka scene finely painted on the lid. Partial

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Late 19th Century Ukrainian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Dust Pan
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Dust Pan

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Dust Pan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisitely inlaid and gold leafed Papier Mâché Dust Pan circa 1870s, has a black lacquered

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Victorian Papier-mâché Tea Caddy
English Victorian Papier-mâché Tea Caddy

English Victorian Papier-mâché Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Papier-mâché Circa 1850 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

English Papier-mâché Spectacle Case with Mother-of-pearl Inlay, circa 1900
English Papier-mâché Spectacle Case with Mother-of-pearl Inlay, circa 1900

English Papier-mâché Spectacle Case with Mother-of-pearl Inlay, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th century spectacle case has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper

19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy

19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

Lovely old papier mâché tea caddy with inlaid mother-of-pearl and hand-painted decoration, England

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19th Century English Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

German Papier-Mâché snuffbox, 19th century
German Papier-Mâché snuffbox, 19th century

German Papier-Mâché snuffbox, 19th century

By Stobwasser

Located in Delft, NL

German Papier-Mâché snuffbox, 19th century A German 19th Century snuff box made of Papier-Mâché

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19th Century German Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

English Antique Georgian Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy
English Antique Georgian Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy

English Antique Georgian Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy

By Henry Clay

Located in Northampton, GB

Majesty.” Papier Mache is a man made material consisting of paper pieces bound with an adhesive, such as

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Bearded Man
Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Bearded Man

Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Bearded Man

By Stobwasser

Located in Delft, NL

Papier-Mâché snuffbox, A snuff box painted with a portrait of a bearded man with a turban

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19th Century German Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Smoking Man
Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Smoking Man

Papier-mâché Snuffbox, Painted with a Portrait of a Smoking Man

By Stobwasser

Located in Delft, NL

Papier-mâché Snuffbox, painted with a portrait of a smoking man A snuff box painted with a

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19th Century German Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Papier-Mâché Tea Caddie /1850 with Floral and Foliate Designs with Black Ground
Papier-Mâché Tea Caddie /1850 with Floral and Foliate Designs with Black Ground

Papier-Mâché Tea Caddie /1850 with Floral and Foliate Designs with Black Ground

Located in Houston, TX

Exquisite quality with exceptional workmanship and art. Floral designs are painted on all Sides of this tea caddie. It sits on bracketed feet. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Henry F...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Victorian Paper Mache Flower Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity
Antique Victorian Paper Mache Flower Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity

Antique Victorian Paper Mache Flower Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Paper Mache Flower Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity. Item features ornate

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Paper Mache Box
Paper Mache Box

Paper Mache Box

Unavailable|$259

Paper Mache Box

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great little papier mache box with key.

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19th Century English Antique Paper Mache Boxes

French Paper Mache Box
French Paper Mache Box

French Paper Mache Box

Unavailable|$850

French Paper Mache Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

French 19th Century hand blocked wallpaper paper mache domed box in grissille. France.

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19th Century French Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Qajar Paper Mache Royal Pen-Box
Qajar Paper Mache Royal Pen-Box

Qajar Paper Mache Royal Pen-Box

Located in London, GB

Qajar paper mache Royal pen-box Measures: H 4cm x 22.5cm.

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19th Century Persian Other Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Georgian Painted Papier Mâché Table Box
Georgian Painted Papier Mâché Table Box

Georgian Painted Papier Mâché Table Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Georgian painted papier mâché table box. A nicely decorated circa 1820 ‘Grand Tour’ painted papier

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Early 19th Century English Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Paper Mache Laquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box
Early 20th Century Paper Mache Laquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box

Early 20th Century Paper Mache Laquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Exceptional papier mâché lacquered and hand painted Russian box. The image represented: icon

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Early 20th Century Russian Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Paper Mache Laquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box
Early 20th Century Paper Mache Laquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box

Early 20th Century Paper Mache Laquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

material of these small boxes was the papier-mâché which was pressed into the shape after having been

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Early 20th Century Russian Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Paper Mache Lacquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box
Early 20th Century Paper Mache Lacquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box

Early 20th Century Paper Mache Lacquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

colors and the gilding done with gold leaf; the basic material of these small boxes was the papier-mâché

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Early 20th Century Russian Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Paper Mache Lacquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box
Early 20th Century Paper Mache Lacquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box

Early 20th Century Paper Mache Lacquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

colors and the gilding done with gold leaf; the basic material of these small boxes was the papier-mâché

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Early 20th Century Russian Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Papier Mache Sewing Box
19th Century English Papier Mache Sewing Box

19th Century English Papier Mache Sewing Box

Located in Arundel, GB

Ref: 124298 Fine 19th century decorated papier mache sewing box. Depicting peacocks and floral

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Mid-19th Century Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box
Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box

Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Papier mache sewing box painted with sprays of flowers, all brought to life with oval-framed

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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Beautiful Qajar Papier Mâché Royal Pen-Box
Beautiful Qajar Papier Mâché Royal Pen-Box

Beautiful Qajar Papier Mâché Royal Pen-Box

Located in London, GB

Qajar papier mâché Royal pen-box Measure: H 4cm x 22cm.

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19th Century Persian Other Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Painted Papier Mache Box Set
19th Century Painted Papier Mache Box Set

19th Century Painted Papier Mache Box Set

Located in Godalming, GB

Victorian painted papier mache box enclosing five further painted boxes, decorated with parrots

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1860s European High Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Rare Papier Mache Needlework Box 'Arte Povera'
Rare Papier Mache Needlework Box 'Arte Povera'

Rare Papier Mache Needlework Box 'Arte Povera'

Located in Walkertshofen, Bavaria

A extremely rare papier mâché needlework box with a mystical guache in the top frame and mirror

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Early 19th Century French Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Mirror, Paper

wonderful shaped papier-mâché c.1840 painted box
wonderful shaped papier-mâché c.1840 painted box

wonderful shaped papier-mâché c.1840 painted box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

This wonderful shaped papier-mâché, circa 1840 painted box. It would have been a games box with a

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1840s English Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Paper Mache Laquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box
Early 20th Century Paper Mache Laquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box

Early 20th Century Paper Mache Laquered Hand Painted and Signed Russian Box

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Exceptional paper mâché lacquered and hand painted Russian box. The painting depicts a knight on

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Early 20th Century Russian Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Lacquer Black Gold Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Lacquer Black Gold Box

19th Century Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Lacquer Black Gold Box

Located in Alella, ES

Round black lacquer small box decorated with gilt and white paintings with scenes of characters of

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box
19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box

19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an excellent example of 19th century French papier mâché in the form of a square box

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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box
19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box

19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an excellent example of 19th century French papier mâché in the form of a square box

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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Late 19th Century Octagonal Indian Kashmiri Turban Box in Papier-Mâché
Late 19th Century Octagonal Indian Kashmiri Turban Box in Papier-Mâché

Late 19th Century Octagonal Indian Kashmiri Turban Box in Papier-Mâché

Located in London, GB

Believed to be from the Kashmiri region in India, this turban box is made in papier-mâché. It is

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1920s Indian Islamic Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Papier Mache and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Box, circa 1860
19th Century Papier Mache and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Box, circa 1860

19th Century Papier Mache and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Box, circa 1860

Located in Salisbury, GB

19th century papier mache / mother of pearl inlaid box.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Hand Painted Papier Mache Snuff Box
Hand Painted Papier Mache Snuff Box

Hand Painted Papier Mache Snuff Box

By Stobwasser

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This papier mache snuff box is decorated with a hand painted portrait of a well dressed lady of the

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1820s German Regency Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Inlaid Papier-mâché Mother of Pearl Chinese Box
19th Century Inlaid Papier-mâché Mother of Pearl Chinese Box

19th Century Inlaid Papier-mâché Mother of Pearl Chinese Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

A 19th century inlaid papier-mâché mother of pearl Chinese box with two tiers and a lid, there’s

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19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

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Antique Paper Mache Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique paper mache boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and mother-of-pearl, all antique paper mache boxes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique paper mache boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique paper mache boxes bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique paper mache boxes over the years, but those made by Henry Clay are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Paper Mache Boxes?

Antique paper mache boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $869, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $11,334.

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.