Lapis Trinket Box
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
20th Century Indian Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble
20th Century Indian Folk Art Jewelry Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble
Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Metal
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Enamel
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2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Malachite
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Bone
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Precious Stone
1970s American Modern Nude Photography
Silver Gelatin
Early 20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Vintage 1910s British George V Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Indian Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper
Early 20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Islamic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Vintage 1920s Indian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Brass
Antique 1850s French Jewelry Boxes
Stone
Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble
2010s Unknown Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble
20th Century Czech Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Agate, Marble, Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Mexican Brutalist Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Stone, Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Boxes and Cases
Chalcedony, Other
Antique Late 19th Century English American Classical Prints
Wood, Paper
Antique 1880s English Dressers
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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