Round Glass Pill Boxes
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Brass
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Napoleon III Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Antique 1860s Russian Edwardian Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Bronze
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Precious Stone
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Indian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco B...
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Silver
20th Century Irish Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Cedar
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s French Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Talosel
Vintage 1960s French Boxes
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Vienna Secession Jewelry Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Italian Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal, Brass
20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Stone, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter, Brass, Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century American Serving Bowls
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Jewelry Boxes
Gold, Enamel
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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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