Gothic Casket
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Religious Items
Bronze, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Religious Items
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Table Mirrors
Bronze, Iron, Ormolu
Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Historical Memorabilia
Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes
Stone
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Historical Memorabilia
Wrought Iron
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Gothic Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Ormolu, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 1850s Spanish Blanket Chests
Antique 1860s Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1860s French Decorative Boxes
Agate, Malachite, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
Antique 1850s English Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Austrian Gothic Decorative Boxes
Cut Glass
Antique 1860s English Gothic Prints
Paper
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1870s Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Decorative Boxes
Oak
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Decorative Boxes
Oak
Antique 16th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes
Iron
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Bone
Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver
Silver
2010s French Architectural Elements
Iron
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Baize, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Upholstery, Yew
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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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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