Original Jewels Trunk
By Christian Dior
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970s trunk covered with snake skin, marble and brass.
Vintage 1970s French Boxes
Stone
Original Jewels Trunk
By Christian Dior
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970s trunk covered with snake skin, marble and brass.
Stone
Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast stone garden bench. Slight curve seat sits on two pedestals with carvings. Beautiful aged patina adding elegance to any garden space or entrance. See pictures for details. ...
Cast Stone
19th Century Antique Fountain Basin in Marble from Sicily
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique rectangular fountain basin or in the style of the late Hellenistic period with minor repairs. This garden ornament features impressive mythological carvings of the art mus...
Marble
Grand Portoro Marble & Serpentine Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A grand and imposing Victorian fireplace in dramatic portoro marble, with rare and beautiful Cornish serpentine columns. The fireplace's inverted breakfront shelf looms over an under...
Marble
19th Century Limestone Holy Water Font
Located in Zedelgem, BE
19th century Beautiful little holy water font in limestone (Italian church).
Limestone
Contemporary Granite Cantilevered Coffee or Console Table
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Gaspar table is 2 pieces of granite formed to join each other, creating a surface at coffee table or console height. The interior of the table can be used to store items like mag...
Granite
1930s Art Deco Large Scale Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Large scale 1930s Art Deco brass 10 foot tall pendant light from the interior vaulted 40 foot ceiling of the East River Savings Bank Building originally located at 26 Cortlandt Stree...
Brass
$3,960
H 28.75 in W 17.72 in D 25.2 in
A SOLID BRONZE AND VERDE MARBLE SEAHORSE TABLE FROM CLARIDGE'S LONDON - c1950s
Located in London, GB
Exceptional quality patinated bronze with sculptural detail - a brace of facing sea horses which terminate gracefully into hooved feet. Featuring two levels in verde marble with wond...
Marble, Bronze
Massive French Marble Center or Console Table
Located in Montreal, QC
This French marble console was removed from a Montreal bank. This elegant table is at writing height while standing and is finished on all sides so can stand alone or against a wall....
Marble
Ryan & Smith Pearce Breccia Viola Marble Mantelpiece
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An attractive and architecturally stylish Bbreccia Viola marble mantelpiece. The serpentine opening with fluted keystone below a recessed panelled frieze, three corbels support a cor...
Breccia Marble
$4,864
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 1.58 in
Large Silver Plated Charger with Mythological and Battle Scenes
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Large silver plated charger with mythological and battle scenes English, 19th century Height 4cm, diameter 68cm This silver plated charger depicts scenes of battle between hum...
Silver Plate
17th Century, Italian Wooden Box Coated in Engraved Leather
Located in Firenze, FI
Wooden box lined with leather engraved with damask motifs, studded with convex bronze nails. This casket was used by placing it on the altars of the family chapels to house the candl...
Leather, Wood
Large and Ornate Silver Table Mirror, a Royal Wedding Gift
By Benzie Cowes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This large and ornate silver table mirror has a pointed arch above the original plate. The openwork chased and repoussé silver frame is applied to a matte royal blue velvet ground an...
Silver
$6,254
H 30.32 in W 18.31 in D 18.51 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 SHIPS CAPTAiNS CHAIR WITH ROYAL CROWN AND ANCHOR CARVED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original, circa 1800 hand carved Mahogany ships captains chair depicting a Royal Crown and Anc...
Leather, Hardwood
Brass Shell Table Lamp in Vintage Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp brass shell in brass in vintage finish on black granite base. 1 bulb, lamp holder type E27, max 40 watt. Bulb not included.
Granite, Brass
Stone Trough
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Trough overall dimensions: APPROX - 47”W x 28”D x 22.25”H Beautiful texture and patina.
Stone, Limestone
Monumental Italian Semi Circular Large Lime Stone Bench
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional craftsmanship with stunning motifs in relief in ' Pietra di Vicenza'. Rich decoration of the armrest with Griffins and garland - Great decoration for Garden and Patio fur...
Limestone
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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