Chinese Game Box
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets
Wood
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Shadow Boxes
Bone
Antique Early 1900s American Boxes
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1890s Chinese Rococo Revival Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Copper
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Hardwood
Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Export Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco...
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Lacquer
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco...
Jade
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 1820s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Games
Bamboo, Teak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Games
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Games
Abalone, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ashtrays
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco ...
Silver
of birds and flowers against
a cinnabar colored background
Antique 19th Century Chinese Games
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Game Tables
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Boxes
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes
Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes
Pine
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Boxes
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes
Wood
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal, Gold
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Pottery
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Games
Bamboo, Bone, Mahogany
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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.
- What is a Chinese hat box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese hat box is a storage container traditionally used in China and other areas of East Asia to store hats and other headwear. Normally, the boxes feature lacquer construction and have a conical shape. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese hat boxes.
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