French Gilt Box
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Agate, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Agate
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Enamel, Ormolu
20th Century French Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Boxes
Early 20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Jewelry Boxes
Copper
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Boxes
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Bronze
Vintage 1940s European Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
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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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