Chinese Wood Box
Late 20th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Wood
Antique 1860s Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Glass, Rattan, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Hide
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes
Copper
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wicker
Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes
Lacquer, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Chinese Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Chinese Campaign Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
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Chinese Wood 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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