Ivory Inlaid Box
Antique 1810s Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ivory, Ebony
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
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20th Century Jewelry Boxes
1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Indian Furniture
Rosewood, Ivory
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Ivory
2010s North American Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Ivory, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Ivory
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Pewter, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Boxes
Walnut, Ivory
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Antique 1810s English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1940s English Boxes
Wood, Ivory, Ebony
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Ivory, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Boxes
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes
Early 20th Century English Boxes
Shagreen, Ivory, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Objects
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Boxes
Antique 1850s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Boxes
Ivory, Amboyna
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes
Wood
Antique 1880s Scottish Decorative Boxes
Maple
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Satinwood, Ivory
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Boxes
Antique 19th Century Indian Side Tables
Satinwood, Ebony, Ivory
Antique 19th Century French Games
Mahogany, Boxwood, Ivory
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Games
Antique 19th Century Indian Inkwells
Ebony, Ivory
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Shagreen
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Shagreen
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Mother-of-Pearl, Ivory
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Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Candlesticks
Pewter
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Early 20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Wood, Paint
2010s Natural Specimens
Amethyst
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Urns
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Iron, Ormolu
Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Pottery
Stoneware
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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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