Metal Inlay Box
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Metal, Other
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal, Pewter
Late 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Antique 1850s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Metalwork
Stone, Brass, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Indian Other Scholar's Objects
Gold, Iron
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Stone, Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories
Metal, Brass
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Decorative Boxes
Agate, Stone, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1910s American Other Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze, Other
Vintage 1960s American Decorative Boxes
Late 20th Century American Boxes
Late 20th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes
Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal, Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Cabinets
Metal, Gold Leaf
2010s British Modern Tea Caddies
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Steel
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Spanish Other Decorative Boxes
Metal, Other
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Metal
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze
2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes
Metal
2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Metal, Brass
Antique 1870s Spanish Islamic Decorative Bowls
Gold, Platinum, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Metal, Silver, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Metal, Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Metal, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
2010s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Irish High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Enamel, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Mexican Brutalist Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Stone, Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Islamic Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Metal, Gold, Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Metal
Early 20th Century Moroccan Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Boxes
Late 20th Century American Boxes
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster
Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Decorative Art
Plaster
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Lead
2010s Modern Abstract Prints
Color, Giclée
Early 20th Century Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Art
Porcelain
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Art
Porcelain, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Side Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Carrara Marble, Bronze
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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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