Ivory Inlay Box
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Tea Caddies
Bronze
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Wood, Satin, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Silver
Vintage 1930s French Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Ivory, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Sandalwood, Bone, Tortoise Shell
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Antique 17th Century Philippine Colonial Revival Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 1810s English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1890s French Tea Caddies
Ivory, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Sandalwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Antique 17th Century Indian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Boxes
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Ebony, Ivory
20th Century Indian Decorative Objects
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Rosewood, Ivory, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sri Lankan Boxes
Ebony, Ivory
Antique 19th Century Syrian Boxes
Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Ebony
Antique 19th Century Belgian Boxes
Walnut, Ivory
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Ebony, Ivory
Antique 1840s American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique 1850s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Ebony
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes
Silver, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Tea Caddies
Ivory, Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1790s Chinese Furniture
Ebony, Ivory, Padouk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bone
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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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