Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790
Located in Central England, GB
This superb Indian spice box is of a larger scale than normally seen.
Wrought Iron
Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with lid and brass latch. The metal is delicately and intricately hand-hammered and repousse with floral and geomet...
Brass
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box. Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel b...
Brass, Copper
19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Anglo Indian Rosewood Caddy with Silver Mounts. Really nice and unusual, 19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy, from circa 1890. Made of solid rose...
Sterling Silver
Antique India Pierced Silver Overlay Spice Box with Six Compartments
Located in Topeka, KS
I can think of many uses for this beautiful Indian box besides holding spices……holding rings and earrings on your vanity……holding paperclips and rubber bands on your desk……holding sa...
Wood
Pair of Wooden Indian Spice Boxes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two antique wooden Indian spice boxes with geometric carvings and decorated with natural dyes.
19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
With its beautifully contrasting colors and luxurious exotic materials, clean lines and elegant form, this 19th century Anglo-Indian spice box from India will be a truly unique and i...
Other
Coromandel Anglo Indian spice or Tea Box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully grained and fitted Tea or Spice box in Coromandel. Likely Anglo Indian although these were also made in Ceylon I believe.
Bone, Wood
Hand-Carved Wooden Spice Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imported Indian hand-carved wooden spice box with circular body, rotating lid and five interior compartments.
Wood
19th Century Anglo-Indian Pair of Carved Wooden Spice Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of Anglo-Indian, hand-carved spice/tobacco jars. 19th century Anglo-Indian pair of carved wooden spice urns. 19th century, circa 1890 with beautiful floral carvings i...
Rosewood
Anglo Indian Quill Spice Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large 19th century Anglo Indian Porcupine quill mounted spice box made in Ceylon.
Wood, Bone
Anglo Indian Fitted Brass Spice Box or Tea Caddy
Located in Denver, CO
This box was crafted with a raised lid that holds a stout and decorative, swing bail. It opens to reveal a second, covered compartment within the body of the piece. With original pat...
Brass
Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and intricately hand-hammered and repousse w...
Brass, Copper, Tin
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1890)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tea caddy; an addition to our Victorian silverware. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victo...
Sterling Silver
$590
H 14 in W 11 in D 16 in
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a slanted top strengthened by metal hardware reinforcements. The front displays lightl...
Wood
Antique Anglo-Indian Bronze Jewelry Box with Handcrafted Etched Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Anglo Indian Hindu treasure jewelry metal bronze box. 19th century Anglo Indian antique metal box handcrafted with hinged lid with a swing bail, that opens to an interior lin...
Bronze
$875
H 8 in W 17.25 in D 12.5 in
Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique box from the 19th century with metal sheathing and bracketed base. Created in India during the 19th century, this antique box features a linear silhouette made of m...
Metal
$950
H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Large Asian Decorative Wooden Jewelry Box with Hammered Brass Metal Overlay
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Asian decorative wooden jewelry box with brass overlay. Large ethnic Indian hand painted decorative jewelry wood box with brass metal hammered design overlay. Original beauti...
Brass
$1,374
H 15.16 in W 15.75 in D 9.65 in
18th Century Carved Wooden Coffer with Slanted Lid and Iron Mounts, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A charming 18th century carved wooden coffer distinguished by its unusual slanted hinged lid and richly decorated surfaces. The box is adorned with hand-carved floral rosettes arrang...
Iron
$1,088
H 1.58 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
1950s Antique Embossed Copper Box with Handcrafted Floral Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
Handcrafted copper decorative box, embossed with delicate floral and vegetal motifs across its entire surface. The lid features a framed central design, while the sides continue with...
Copper
$3,200
H 1.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Silver Box with Hand Chased and Repousse Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver trinket or jewelry box dates to the late 19th century and is presumed have been made in India. The silver tests to between .850 and 900 and as such, is slightly below .92...
Silver
English Silver Plate Tea Caddy / Thin Biscuit
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English sheffield silver plate tea caddy / thin biscuit with exterior design details and attached covered top . The tea caddy is in good condition . Minor wear consi...
Silver Plate, Copper
$506
H 4.73 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Antique Indian Carved wood box Rajasthan 18th C Folk art Interior Design Décor
Located in London, GB
18th-Century Rajasthani Indian Carved Wooden Box. Intricately hand-carved with geometric and diamond-pattern decoration, featuring a hinged lid and original iron clasp. A distincti...
Bronze
Antique Moroccan Tea Caddy in Brass, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Late 19th or early 20th century Teacaddy in Hand engraved and embossed brass. Great rich patina that along with its details give it a certain charm. It has a hinged lid that works ju...
Brass
Very Decorative Vizagapatam Box INDIA 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
VERY DECORATIVE VIZAGAPATAM BOX Vizagapatam, India, 19th Century. Rustic workmanship will only add to the decorative appeal of this Anglo-Indian footed domed casket in ebonized woo...
Bone
$276Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Antique Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Caddy Footed Candy Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1920s Antique Moroccan Silver Plated Footed Tea Caddy with hinged lid. This authentic Moroccan brass silver plated box has a beautiful etched geometrical design, beaded trim, and rin...
Silver Plate, Brass
An English Silver Plated Casket, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An English Silver Plated Casket, Early 20th Century Description: The oval shaped repousse moulded casket with stepped lid, over body with central reeded oval and swags of fruit and ...
Silver Plate
20th Century Antique Tibetan Handcraft Copper Tin Container
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan container made from Tibetan copper and tin. It has hand crafted Tibetan folk art all over the container, very detailed carving works. It was designed for ...
Copper, Tin
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$1,950
H 11 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Vintage Netturpetti Brass-Mounted Teak Dowry Jewelry Box, Kerala, India, 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Netturpetti Brass-Mounted Teak Dowry Jewelry Box, Kerala, India, Circa 1950 A beautifully handcrafted Netturpetti (Nettoor Petti), a highly collectible traditional Kerala do...
Brass
Large Antique Decorative Indo-Persian Mughal Hammered Brass Tray 19th c.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large antique 19th century handcrafted decorative Indo-Persian Mughal brass tray. Asian metalwork finely embossed and hammered with floral and figural and animals mystique scenes and...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Indian Tinned Copper Engraved Betel Nut Pandan Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An exceptional late 19th-century Indian tinned copper lidded box, entirely handcrafted and richly decorated with intricate hand-tooled geometric and floral ornament. This substantia...
Metal, Copper
Decorative Large Round Brass Box Caddy 19th C, North India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful 19th century large hand-crafted decorative round polished brass box with lid delicately and intricately hand-hammered with repousse floral and fishes designs. Engraved with...
Brass
Antique Mughal Silver Chased Collectible Box Trinket Pandan Box, North India
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique handcrafted unique silver collectible box North India. Antique Raj Mughal silver box with hand chased and repousse fine decoration. The top of the box is very intricately f...
Silver
A Brass Mughal Indian Oval Betel Pandan Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A BRASS MUGHAL INDIAN OVAL BETEL PANDAN BOX Northern India, early 19th century. Length: 5 1/4" in. (13.3 cm.) height: 3 1/4" in. (8.3 cm.) width: 4" in. (10.2 cm.) Oval-shaped, ent...
Brass
Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper Mughal Indian box with lid, latch and handle. Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century. Ant...
Metal, Copper
Rajasthani Decorative Brass Lidded Betel Caddy Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted decorative round brass Indian lidded betel box with latch and a top handle. Delicately and intricately hand-chased with geometric designs. Used as a tea caddy with tea bo...
Brass, Copper
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.