Brass Trinket Boxes
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s Japanese Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Unknown American Classical Decorative Boxes
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Indian Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper
20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Modern Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak
Early 20th Century German Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Boxes and Cases
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Brass
Antique 18th Century Dutch Colonial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Rococo Jewelry Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Jade, Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Rococo Tea Caddies
Walnut
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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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