Black Lacquer Jewelry Box
20th Century Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Lacquer
Gesso, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Gesso, Wood
1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Lacquer
Wood
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Paper
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique 1880s British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1950s Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Carrara Marble, Metal
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Resin
20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Boxes
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes
Elm
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Composition
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1920s Russian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Elm, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Eggshell
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Eggshell
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Paste, Lacquer, Paper
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Paper
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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.
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