Guilloche Pill Box
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian George IV Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian George IV Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century European Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bottles
Crystal, Enamel, Silver Plate, Silver, Metal
Vintage 1920s French Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Napoleon III Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Russian Baltic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Onyx, Enamel, Silver
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Silver
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Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Serving Pieces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique 1820s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Empire Console Tables
Marble, Ormolu
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Russian Jewelry Boxes
Enamel, Silver
Antique 1820s English Decorative Boxes
Agate, Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Norwegian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s British Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Vienna Secession Jewelry Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Italian Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Dutch Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
20th Century Russian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Enamel, Silver
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Unknown George IV Sterling Silver
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Vermeil, Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Norwegian Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Enamel
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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.
- What are pill boxes made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pill boxes can be made out of just about any material, from precious metals to plastic and wood. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary decorative pill boxes in a variety of materials from some of the world’s top sellers.
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