Plum Tree Pottery Decorative Ovular Box by John P. Glick
Located in Baroda, MI
This is a one-of-a-kind statement piece from Plum Tree Pottery's John Glick. John Glick was born in 1938 and raised in Detroit. He studied ceramics and metalsmithing in high school ...
Pottery, Stoneware
19th C. French Horn Mosaic Decorative Box with Embroidered Ribbon Pearl Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Smoothly polished throughout, the box opens to a matte black interior suitable for storing jewelry, keepsakes, or desk items, and rests on protective pads to preserve delicate surfac...
Pearlware
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Rare English Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Jeweled Box, 1908
By George Henry Cowell
Located in New York, NY
Rare Edwardian Classical sterling silver box. Made by George Henry Cowell in London in 1908. Rectangular with spread base and hinged cover. Cover top had beaded scrollwork mounted wi...
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Victorian Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Sterling Medallion
Located in Larkspur, CA
This beautiful box has a cedar interior which is separated into two compartments for jewelry. It also has sterling escutcheon for a key.
Tortoise Shell
BOUCHERON watch, model "Reflet", 2001 with box and paper
Located in Encino, CA
Wrist watch. Designer : BOUCHERON Model: : Reflet Metal: Stainless Steel Movement: Quartz Measurements: 32mm x 22 mm (case) Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date Comes wit...
Stainless Steel
Boîte Corniforme II by Joris Grelet
By Joris Grelet
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic. Abstract form ceramic box with lid. Artist signed on the underside.
Ceramic
$9,500
Domed Chagrin Casket
Located in West Chester, PA
Very rare wood, iron and sharkskin domed casket on ball feet. Ornamented with iron strap work and double hasp lock. Silk damask interior. Ex collection of Fritz Phillips.
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese Export Silver Vinaigrette by Canton Retailer Cutshing
By Cutshing
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver vinaigrette. Rectangular with hinged cover. Scenes of indigenous life in low relief. Interior gilt with hinged grill; engraved presentation on cover: “E. E. W. ...
Silver
Labradorite Semi Precious Stone Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Labradorite semiprecious stone box with hinged lid. Labradorite displays an iridescent optical effect (or schiller) known as labradorescence. Labradorite is also known as a stone tha...
Stone, Brass
19th Century French Repousse Silver Plated on Copper Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III copper box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1880, the ornate casket is almost square in s...
Silver Plate, Copper
Original Brutalist Olympic Games 1972 Munich Candlestick Original Box, Rarity
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a 1972 candlestick made as souvenir for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. In an all original condition, never used, in original old box. Candles with some issues but...
Metal
Toso Mid-Century Modern Blue Molato Murano Glass Jewelry Box, 1982
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
These boxes are a beautiful invention of the master glassmaker Toso Murano who designed them in 1982. They can be used as jewelry boxes, and they are beautiful thanks to the reflec...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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.