Bronze Trinket Box
Vintage 1950s German Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s European Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Agate, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Spelter
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Agate, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Jade
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Vintage 1920s Canadian Art Deco Aviation Objects
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Agate, Bronze
Vintage 1980s European Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Bronze, Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Metalwork
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Paperweights
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Malachite, Alabaster
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Boxes and Cases
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel
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Bronze Trinket Box For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Bronze Trinket Box?
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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