Ivory Trinket Box
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Bone
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Copper
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves
Antique Early 1900s Jewelry Boxes
Tortoise Shell
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s Russian Empire Barware
Crystal
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Porcelain
Porcelain, Meissen
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Plastic
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Ebony
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Asian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Vintage 1940s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Plastic, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Copper
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Plastic
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Sandalwood, Shell
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Bone, Precious Stone, Sandalwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Bone, Precious Stone, Sandalwood
Vintage 1940s German Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
2010s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen Stingray
2010s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen Stingray
Vintage 1930s British Boxes
Early 20th Century British Boxes
Shagreen, Ivory, Wood
Vintage 1930s British Boxes
Shagreen, Wood, Ivory
20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Ivory Trinket Box For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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