Painted Boxes
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1920s Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Boxes
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Antique 1840s American Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Softwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Enamel
Antique 1810s Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Pine
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture
Poplar, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Fir
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 1820s Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Other Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Softwood
Vintage 1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Painted Furniture
Wood
20th Century Mexican Other Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain, Paint
Antique 19th Century Mexican Other Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Wood
Antique 1840s French Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique 18th Century Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Fir
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Boxes
Metal
Antique 1870s American Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1960s African Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Decorative Boxes
Pine
Vintage 1960s Indian Decorative Boxes
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s Mexican Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint, Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Vintage 1960s Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Decorative Boxes
Oak, Paint
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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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