Carved Trinket Box
Antique 1890s German Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Alabaster, Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Stone
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Jade
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century Israeli Meiji Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Jewelry Boxes
Softwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Late 20th Century Rococo Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Jade, Brass
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Marble
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Beech
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Cocobolo
Late 20th Century Rococo Tea Caddies
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Agate, Onyx
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Alabaster
20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Aviation Objects
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Enamel, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Alabaster
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Alabaster, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Bookends
Metal
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
20th Century New Zealand Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century American Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Maple
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Carved Trinket Box For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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