Box Shell Encrusted
Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell, Silk, Paper
20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fabric, Paper
20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Shell
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Shell
20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Shell
20th Century American Victorian Nautical Objects
Shell, Wood
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Mid-20th Century American Busts
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Natural Specimens
Shell
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood, Faux Bamboo
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
20th Century African Decorative Baskets
Leather, Shell
2010s American Console Tables
Limestone, Steel
Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Shell
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary American Busts
Shell, Plaster
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Decorative Boxes
Shell
Vintage 1980s Decorative Boxes
Shell
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell
Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Shell
Vintage 1940s Canadian Boxes
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fabric
Antique 19th Century American Jewelry Boxes
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Vintage 1940s French Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Vintage 1950s British Decorative Boxes
Shell
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Boxes
Antique 19th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
20th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Wire
20th Century English Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Antique 1870s American Folk Art More Folk Art
Shell
Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fabric
2010s American Jewelry Boxes
Shell, Wood
20th Century Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Revival Jewelry Boxes
Shell
20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
Early 2000s Victorian Decorative Boxes
Shell
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Wood, Shell
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Decorative Boxes
20th Century Philippine Primitive Primitives
Shell
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Revival Tables
Shell
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Wood, Shell
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Wood
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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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