German Art Deco Ceramic and Brass Biscuit Tin with Geometric Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Though designed to accommodate biscuits/pastries, this doubles as a practical, stylish keepsake decorative box. Includes a hinged lid with functional clasp and brass handle.
Brass
$1,070 / set
2 Intricate Carved Bone Containers with Lid
Located in Pasadena, TX
These decorative antique bone containers are ideal as jewelry boxes, keepsake holders, or statement pieces for your shelf or mantel.
Bone
$259Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau casket with a portrait of a lady
Located in Hamburg, DE
Whether as a decorative accent or a cherished keepsake, this box adds a touch of vintage elegance to any space.
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper
Art Deco Italian Murano Glass & 24k Gold Plate Jewelry Case Mandruzzato Style
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Miami, FL
Cased beveled Murano Glass & 24k Gold Plate Jewelry Box, Keepsake attributed to Alessandro Mandruzzato.
Gold Plate
$1,141Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box Sterling Silver Jewllery Box Casket Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Stamped 925 sterling silver, this charming box offers both beauty and functionality, making it ideal as a jewellery box, trinket box, keepsake casket, pill box, desk accessory, or lu...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful example of a traditional object, this tabako-bon lives on as a storied keepsake of the past. Box has a split on the lefthand side.
Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood
Wonderful Bailey Banks Biddle Company Sterling Oval Jewelry Keepsake Footed Box
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Bailey Banks & Biddle Company sterling oval jewelry keepsake footed box.
Sterling Silver
Chinese Celadon Lacquer Peach Box, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Aged with a soft patina from years of use, the little peach box is ideal today as a treasure box for jewelry, keepsakes or other precious smalls.
Wood
Early 1900st Tanslucent Milk Glass Box, Handcrafted with Original Brass Mounts
Located in Lisse, NL
Works equally well as a jewellery box, a small keepsake container or simply as an object placed on a shelf or table.
Brass
American Sterling Silver Spirit of ’76 Bicentennial Keepsake Box
By International Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bicentennial-era sterling silver keepsake box. Made by International Silver Co. in Connecticut, mid-1970s.
Sterling Silver
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Pretty Antique European Classical Silver Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
Pretty European Classical 800 silver keepsake box, ca 1940. Rectangular. Cover flat and hinged with tapering tab.
Silver
$1,386Sale Price|20% Off
Antique German Rococo Silver Keepsake Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century German Rococo 800 silver box. Rectilinear with tapering sides and chamfered corners with scroll supports. Cover hinged, raised, and inset. Chased ornament with ch...
Silver
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gorham Edwardian Regency Box for Jewelry and Keepsakes
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Regency sterling silver box. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1917. Square with straight sides.
Sterling Silver
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.