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Unique Antique Solid Rosewood Asian Jewelry Trinket Box
Unique Antique Solid Rosewood Asian Jewelry Trinket Box

Unique Antique Solid Rosewood Asian Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful craftsmanship and condition solid rosewood dovetail multi uses jewelry box, with detailed

Category

20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Jewelry Bronze Trinket Box with Daisies, 1920s
Scandinavian Jewelry Bronze Trinket Box with Daisies, 1920s

Scandinavian Jewelry Bronze Trinket Box with Daisies, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small unusual jewelry trinket in bronze, brass and metal. The lid and bottom is decorated with

Category

Vintage 1920s European Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Trinket Box Inlaid Camel Bone Purple Velvet Jewelry 15cm
Trinket Box Inlaid Camel Bone Purple Velvet Jewelry 15cm

Trinket Box Inlaid Camel Bone Purple Velvet Jewelry 15cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage trinket, trinket box made of inlaid camel bone, purple velvet inside, with a brass clasp

Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Malachite Mineral Stone Jewelry or Trinket Box, 1950s
Malachite Mineral Stone Jewelry or Trinket Box, 1950s

Malachite Mineral Stone Jewelry or Trinket Box, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

vintage 1950s ball shaped box is all constructed with malachite stone mineral and features a brass rim on

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Stone, Malachite, Brass

French 1950s Bird Tiles Trinket Box in Ceramic and Wood
French 1950s Bird Tiles Trinket Box in Ceramic and Wood

French 1950s Bird Tiles Trinket Box in Ceramic and Wood

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Barcelona, ES

motifs and brass hinges. This stunning trinket box in in great condition and it features a wonderful

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Wood

Set of 3 Victorian Snuff or Trinket Boxes Brass with Agate
Set of 3 Victorian Snuff or Trinket Boxes Brass with Agate

Set of 3 Victorian Snuff or Trinket Boxes Brass with Agate

Located in Palm Springs, CA

3 beautiful antique Victorian snuff or trinket boxes with gilt metal or brass sides and banded or

Category

Antique 19th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Agate, Brass

Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Trinket Box with Bun Feet from the Meiji Period
Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Trinket Box with Bun Feet from the Meiji Period

Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Trinket Box with Bun Feet from the Meiji Period

Located in San Diego, CA

An exquisite Japanese cloisonne lidded box with brass bun feet from the Meiji period, circa late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England
Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England

Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in London, a large brass bee. The wings of the bee opens upwards that gives access to a

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

An Exceptionally Fine & Rare 19th C. Russian Jasper / Chalcedony Trinket Box
An Exceptionally Fine & Rare 19th C. Russian Jasper / Chalcedony Trinket Box

An Exceptionally Fine & Rare 19th C. Russian Jasper / Chalcedony Trinket Box

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

serpentine or Nephrite. All mounted to a brass framework and raised overall upon four conical shaped

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Serpentine, Brass, Other

Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Stone Trinket Box For Jewelry and Treasures
Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Stone Trinket Box For Jewelry and Treasures

Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Stone Trinket Box For Jewelry and Treasures

By Maitland Smith

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding favorite trinkets as well as sitting on a coffee or

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass

Antique Asian Tibetan Box Brass Filigree with Turquoise & Coral Prayer Wish Box
Antique Asian Tibetan Box Brass Filigree with Turquoise & Coral Prayer Wish Box

Antique Asian Tibetan Box Brass Filigree with Turquoise & Coral Prayer Wish Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Tibetan, Nepalese decorative brass trinket wish box. Antique Asian Tibetan hand made box inlaid with

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coral, Multi-gemstone, Brass

Hugo Asmussen 24 Carat Gold Plated Trinket Jar, Denmark 1970s
Hugo Asmussen 24 Carat Gold Plated Trinket Jar, Denmark 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Casket
Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Casket

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box
1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box

1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box

Located in Barcelona, ES

1950s rectangular box is all constructed with onyx and features a brass hinge. This trinket box shows

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Brass

Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s
Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s

Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted round Tibetan, Nepalese decorative brass trinket wish box with pull-off lid. Antique gilt metal

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Turtle Vintage Trinket Box with Peacock Finial
Brass Turtle Vintage Trinket Box with Peacock Finial

Brass Turtle Vintage Trinket Box with Peacock Finial

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage turtle metal brass box Box with bird finial on wheels. The large heavy brass turtle shape

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Polished Brass Hand Made Apple Small Trinket Box
Beautiful Polished Brass Hand Made Apple Small Trinket Box

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.

Category

20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1960s Mughal Style Indian Brass Cigarette Holder / Trinket Box
1960s Mughal Style Indian Brass Cigarette Holder / Trinket Box

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jars

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French Early 20th Century Violin Shape Pill/Trinket Box
French Early 20th Century Violin Shape Pill/Trinket Box

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Lidded Pill, Trinket or Small Jewelry Box
French Neoclassical Lidded Pill, Trinket or Small Jewelry Box

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

Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Antique Chinese Cinnabar, Brass and Enamel Box
Antique Chinese Cinnabar, Brass and Enamel Box

Antique Chinese Cinnabar, Brass and Enamel Box

Located in Miami, FL

and brass fittings. The "dragon's blood" trinket box has a fine peony, foliate and floral pattern.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants
Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box
19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Mexican Brass Trinket Box with Malachite and Mixed Metals Inlaid Top
Mexican Brass Trinket Box with Malachite and Mixed Metals Inlaid Top

Mexican Brass Trinket Box with Malachite and Mixed Metals Inlaid Top

Located in San Francisco, CA

This a brass box inlaid with malachite stone and mixed metals. The inside is lined in mahogany. Can

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Tessellated Marble Blue Bow Trinket Box
Tessellated Marble Blue Bow Trinket Box

Tessellated Marble Blue Bow Trinket Box

Located in Charlotte, NC

A trinket box in tessellated marble, possibly by Maitland Smith, though unmarked. Cream colored

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

boxes / jewelry caskets with amazing inlaid wood veneer and patinated brass showing fruit baskets and

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Trinket Box in Bone and Hammered Brass, c. 1950's
Moroccan Trinket Box in Bone and Hammered Brass, c. 1950's

Moroccan Trinket Box in Bone and Hammered Brass, c. 1950's

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exotic handcrafted trinket box made of bone with hammered brass accents. The box features Moorish

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Paisley Filigree Box in Brass with Gemstone Inlays, c. 1950's
Tibetan Paisley Filigree Box in Brass with Gemstone Inlays, c. 1950's

Tibetan Paisley Filigree Box in Brass with Gemstone Inlays, c. 1950's

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Handcrafted brass metal trinket box with filigree design. Features insets of coral and onyx semi

Category

Vintage 1950s Tibetan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Nickel-Plated Steel Art Deco Trinket Box Manufactured by Chase
Nickel-Plated Steel Art Deco Trinket Box Manufactured by Chase

Nickel-Plated Steel Art Deco Trinket Box Manufactured by Chase

By Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in Newburgh, NY

Nickel-plated steel Art Deco trinket box with Bakelite details and wooden interior. Architect

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Indian Cloisonné Round Brass Trinket Box
Vintage Indian Cloisonné Round Brass Trinket Box

Vintage Indian Cloisonné Round Brass Trinket Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage cloisonné round trinket box, with black and gold flower and foliage decorating the lid

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Pair of Maitland Smith Rose Marble and Brass Trinket Boxes
Rare Pair of Maitland Smith Rose Marble and Brass Trinket Boxes

Rare Pair of Maitland Smith Rose Marble and Brass Trinket Boxes

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Springs, CA

These pair of rare trinket boxes are entirely made by hand in the Philippines for Maitland Smith

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Brass Shell Trinket Box
Brass Shell Trinket Box

Brass Shell Trinket Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass Shell Box for every thing from Trinkets and jewelry to paper clips and rubber bands. A

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Brass Dresser Trinket Box, 1960
Brass Dresser Trinket Box, 1960

Brass Dresser Trinket Box, 1960

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass Dresser Trinket Box, 1960’s. Lid shows a hand holding a snake. Excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Abalone Shell and Brass Decorative Trinket Box
Midcentury Abalone Shell and Brass Decorative Trinket Box

Midcentury Abalone Shell and Brass Decorative Trinket Box

By Los Castillos

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful midcentury abalone shell and brass decorative trinket box with hard wood lining made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage solid brass and enamel Chinese export trinket box.
Vintage solid brass and enamel Chinese export trinket box.

Vintage solid brass and enamel Chinese export trinket box.

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a vintage Chinese export solid brass and enamel trinket box. This solid brass box has four

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Decorative Trinket Box Inlaid with Bone and Brass
Moroccan Decorative Trinket Box Inlaid with Bone and Brass

Moroccan Decorative Trinket Box Inlaid with Bone and Brass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan decorative box inlaid with camel bone and brass. Moroccan Moorish trinket box hand carved

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Silver Plated and Brass Apple Trinket Box
Hollywood Regency Silver Plated and Brass Apple Trinket Box

Hollywood Regency Silver Plated and Brass Apple Trinket Box

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Lovely Hollywood Regency trinket box or bonbonniere in shape of an apple. The apple is silver

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Moroccan Decorative Trinket Box Inlaid with Bone and Brass
Moroccan Decorative Trinket Box Inlaid with Bone and Brass

Moroccan Decorative Trinket Box Inlaid with Bone and Brass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan decorative box inlaid with camel bone and brass. Moroccan Moorish trinket box hand carved

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A  Rare 1920s Indian  Solid Brass Hat Shape Trinket Box
A  Rare 1920s Indian  Solid Brass Hat Shape Trinket Box

A Rare 1920s Indian Solid Brass Hat Shape Trinket Box

Located in Bellport, NY

Rare and unusual Indian Solid Brass Hat shaped trinket box. Fine craftsmanship,with a hat box shape.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Boxes

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Decorative Trinket Lidded Box Inlaid with Bone and Brass
Moroccan Decorative Trinket Lidded Box Inlaid with Bone and Brass

Moroccan Decorative Trinket Lidded Box Inlaid with Bone and Brass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

shaped Moorish trinket lidded box hand crafted with polished brass and bone inlaid, brass lined inside

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Frederick Cooper Brass Pineapple Sculpture Trinket Boxes Set of Five
Frederick Cooper Brass Pineapple Sculpture Trinket Boxes Set of Five

Frederick Cooper Brass Pineapple Sculpture Trinket Boxes Set of Five

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Instant collection of five solid brass Pineapple shape boxes by Frederick Cooper of Chicago. An

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Brass Trinket or Jewelry Box with Blood Enamel, 1960s
Vintage Scandinavian Brass Trinket or Jewelry Box with Blood Enamel, 1960s

Vintage Scandinavian Brass Trinket or Jewelry Box with Blood Enamel, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This small trinket box was fashioned out of brass and features an applied and removable lid made

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Rectangular Trinket Box Made of Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown
Rectangular Trinket Box Made of Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown

Rectangular Trinket Box Made of Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown

By Ginger Brown

Located in Bourguebus, FR

This trinket box is handcrafted with shell marquetry and brass trims. The box is hinged and the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th C Grand Tour Brass Malachite Cameo & Ebonised Trinket Jewellery Box
Mid 19th C Grand Tour Brass Malachite Cameo & Ebonised Trinket Jewellery Box

Mid 19th C Grand Tour Brass Malachite Cameo & Ebonised Trinket Jewellery Box

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A good quality brass bound and ebonised trinket/jewellery box, decorative with malachite stones and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Set of Moorish Decorative Trinket Lidded Box Inlaid with Horn and Brass
Set of Moorish Decorative Trinket Lidded Box Inlaid with Horn and Brass

Set of Moorish Decorative Trinket Lidded Box Inlaid with Horn and Brass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

bell shaped Moorish trinket lidded box hand crafted with polished brass and horn bone inlaid, brass

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Futurist Trinket Box Made of Black Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown
Futurist Trinket Box Made of Black Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown

Futurist Trinket Box Made of Black Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown

By Ginger Brown

Located in Bourguebus, FR

This trinket box is handcrafted with black shell marquetry. It has a casted brass handle. The box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Futurist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Futurist Trinket Box Made of Black Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown
Futurist Trinket Box Made of Black Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown

Futurist Trinket Box Made of Black Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown

By Ginger Brown

Located in Bourguebus, FR

This trinket box is handcrafted with black shell marquetry. It has a casted brass handle. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Futurist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Brass Handled Red Leather Trinket Box Lid ScaccoMatto Italy Midcentury Regency
Brass Handled Red Leather Trinket Box Lid ScaccoMatto Italy Midcentury Regency

Brass Handled Red Leather Trinket Box Lid ScaccoMatto Italy Midcentury Regency

By Ettore Sottsass, Franco Rocco

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful small leather wrapped box with brass handle, for trinkets, etc.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Pink Glass Trinket Jewelry Casket Box Chest Brass Hinge
Antique Pink Glass Trinket Jewelry Casket Box Chest Brass Hinge

Antique Pink Glass Trinket Jewelry Casket Box Chest Brass Hinge

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pink glass trinket jewelry casket box chest brass hinge. Item includes beveled edges, hand

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Jade Opaline Glass Murano Trinket Box
Jade Opaline Glass Murano Trinket Box

Jade Opaline Glass Murano Trinket Box

Located in London, GB

Pale jade opaline glass and brass hinged trinket box by Fratelli Ferro, Murano.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass Trinket Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brass trinket box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and stone, every brass trinket box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass trinket box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right brass trinket box, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made brass trinket box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by R & Y Augousti, Carl Auböck and Gabriella Crespi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brass Trinket Box?

The average selling price for a brass trinket box at 1stDibs is $450, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $5,500 for the highest priced.

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.