Jewel Casket
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Metal, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Classical Roman Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century South Asian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Russian Jewelry Boxes
Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Tray Tables
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Statues
Terracotta
Antique 16th Century Italian Japonisme Decorative Boxes
Metal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes
Gesso, Plaster, Wood
Recent Sales
Antique 1870s British High Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s Russian More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique 19th Century Czech Jewelry Boxes
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Garniture
Brass
2010s French Bottles
Copper
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Ormolu
Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Jewelry Boxes
Ebony
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Tables
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century German Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Asian Regency Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique 1870s French Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 1850s English Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 17th Century German Jacobean Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Bronze
Antique 17th Century German Jacobean Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Marble, Slate, Ormolu
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Agate, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Czech Bohemian Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chrome
Antique 19th Century European Boxes
Agate
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Paintings
Canvas
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
Antique 1810s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s British Jewelry Boxes
Maple
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
20th Century French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Glass
Glass, Opaline Glass, Uranium Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments
Wood, Giltwood
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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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