Bone Box Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1980s Indian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1980s Moroccan Tribal Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s Indian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Decorative Boxes
Cedar
Antique Early 1900s Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Shadow Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 17th Century Indian Cabinets
Bone, Ebony, Teak
Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver
Crystal, Silver, Brass
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century International Style Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Vintage 1970s Boxes
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
1990s Unknown Rustic Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Stainless Steel
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass, Pewter
Late 20th Century American Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Late 20th Century French Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Brass, Zinc
20th Century Syrian Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Boxes
Copper, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass, Britannia Standard Silver
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Giltwood
Antique 1880s German Decorative Boxes
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1780s English George III Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Vintage 1950s German Modern Knife Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Asian Regency Jewelry Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Tableware
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Other Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Silver, Brass
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian End Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Trunks and Luggage
Brass
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2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Olive, Burl
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Spanish Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic
Antique 19th Century French Doors and Gates
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech
Antique 1890s English Animal Sculptures
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Vanities
Mahogany
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware
Resin
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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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