Porcupine Box
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Other
20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Other
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Other
Vintage 1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tea Caddies
Ivory, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Softwood
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood
Early 2000s French Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Crystal
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Tortoise Shell
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Sandalwood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Pewter
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Sandalwood
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Sandalwood
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Regency Decorative Boxes
Bone, Sandalwood, Ivory
Recent Sales
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold
Vintage 1940s English Boxes
Wood, Ivory, Ebony
Vintage 1980s Sri Lankan Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Ivory, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Ebony, Ivory
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Horn, Sandalwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique 1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Ebony, Bone
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bone
Antique 1880s Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Ebony, Ivory
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Decorative Boxes
Teak, Bone, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Ebony, Bone
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Ebony, Bone, Sandalwood
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Ebony
Antique 1880s Asian Anglo-Indian Picture Frames
Vintage 1980s Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Tobacco Accessories
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Side Tables
Ebony
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Decorative Objects
Ebony, Bone
Antique 1880s American Native American Objects
Cotton
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Beads
20th Century Sri Lankan Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
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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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