Antique Ebony Box
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Teak
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Ebony, Satinwood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Antique Early 1800s English George III Decorative Boxes
Cut Steel
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood
Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jars
Ebony
Antique 19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories
Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony
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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1850s English Tea Caddies
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Tableware
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Desk Sets
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Games
Ebony, Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Antique 1880s German Jewelry Boxes
Ebony, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Berlin Iron, Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Boxes
Ebony, Satinwood, Rosewood
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Other Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Mahogany
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Metal, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Games
Bone, Ebony
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Games
Bone, Ebony
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Games
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Games
Bone
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scholar's Objects
Ebony, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware
Crystal, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 1850s Great Britain (UK) Jewelry Boxes
Ebony
Antique 1880s Sri Lankan Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Ebony, Mirror
Vintage 1910s European Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Tea Caddies
Mahogany, Ebony
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 17th Century Indian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique 1850s Indian Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Antique Early 19th Century Tea Caddies
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Game Boards
Bone, Ebony
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Games
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
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Vintage 1930s American Modern Sofas
Aluminum
20th Century English Tableware
Silver
Vintage 1980s Hungarian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
1990s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Terracotta
1870s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pastel, Board
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver
Silver
1860s Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Vanities
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Pine
Early 20th Century French Urns
Iron
Antique Ebony 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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