Turquoise Glass Mosaic Trinket Box with Aztec Calendar Medallion, Mexico, 1950's
By Salvador Teran
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Trinket Box / Jewelry Box, Mexico, 1950's Brass Box with Turquoise Glass Mosaic and Aztec Calendar Medallion on Lid, " A treasure box for your treasures" " In very good as...
Brass
An Exceptionally Fine & Rare 19th C. Russian Jasper / Chalcedony Trinket Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The rectangular base & confirming hinged lid mounted with striking panels of Russian Jasper, each exhibiting mottled striations in hues of russet, brown, black, grey etc. Each in...
Serpentine, Brass, Other
Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Stone Trinket Box For Jewelry and Treasures
By Maitland Smith
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern architectural tessellated box by Maitland Smith. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding favorite trinkets as well as s...
Stone, Marble, Brass
Antique Asian Tibetan Box Brass Filigree with Turquoise & Coral Prayer Wish Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Chinese Tibetan Brass Filigree with Turquoise and Coral beads round Box Handcrafted round Tibetan, Nepalese decorative brass trinket wish box.
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Brass
Hugo Asmussen 24 Carat Gold Plated Trinket Jar, Denmark 1970s
By Hugo Asmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare beautifully crafted trinket jar, container for tea light candles or cotton swabs designed by Hugo Asmussen in Denmark circa 1960-70. Its made from 24 carat gold plated brass a...
Gold Plate, Brass
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Casket
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Murano clear art glass "Sommerso" jewelry square casket trinket box fitted with gold plated brass fittings.
Brass
1920 Persian Brass Jewelry Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene Moorish Islamic Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Octagonal shape lidded antique Moorish Persian footed trinket brass box, handcrafted and chased with calligraphy Islamic Arabic design writing.
Brass
1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern hinged box veneered in fine Onyx stone, Spain, 1950s. This exquisite vintage 1950s rectangular box is all constructed with onyx and features a brass hinge.
Stone, Onyx, Brass
Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Collectible Chinese Tibetan Gilt Brass Metal Filigree with Turquoise and Coral beads round Box Handcrafted round Tibetan, Nepalese decorative brass trinket wish box with pull-off lid.
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Polished Brass Hand Made Apple Small Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful polished brass apple trinket box, circa 1970's hand made in Mexico elegant and unique.
Brass
1960s Mughal Style Indian Brass Cigarette Holder / Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
Indian brass lidded cigarette holder / trinket box, with hand engraved Mughal floral designs all around.
Brass
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The body of the ware is enameled with floral and foliage motifs made in the Cloisonne technique.
Brass, Enamel
Rare Gold Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Ashtray Trinket Box, Italian Venezia
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant and highly decorative Murano glass ashtray or trinket box, beautifully combining clear textured glass with rich gilt brass detailing.
Glass, Blown Glass
$312Sale Price|20% Off
French Early 20th Century Violin Shape Pill/Trinket Box
Located in Cincinnati, OH
French Early 20th Century Violin Shape Pill/Trinket Box Painted Flowers on outside - front and back Brass trim, wire for strings.
Brass
$225Sale Price|23% Off
French Neoclassical Lidded Pill, Trinket or Small Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful handcrafted lidded pill, trinket, or small jewelry box. Intricately designed brass bottom, amber and quartz top.
Quartz, Brass
Antique Chinese Cinnabar, Brass and Enamel Box
Located in Miami, FL
The "dragon's blood" trinket box has a fine peony, foliate and floral pattern.
Brass, Enamel
Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Hindu brass decorative box. This is an antique Mughal style brass Indian ornate locking trinket box container.
Brass
19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The exterior of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers surrounded by...
Enamel, Brass
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.