Glass Trinket Box
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Glass
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Milk Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian International Style Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Milk Glass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Shell, Glass, Mirror
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Vintage 1920s Belgian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Teak
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Art Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Cut Glass
20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
Vintage 1960s Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Me...
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Glass
Art Glass
Antique 19th Century European Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces
Crystal
20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Porcelain
Brass
20th Century French Porcelain
Quartz, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Serving Pieces
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver
Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Porcelain
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century German Empire Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces
Porcelain
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Glass Trinket Box For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Glass Trinket Box?
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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