Sterling Silver Trinket Box
Vintage 1970s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s European Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century European Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Israeli Meiji Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 1870s Dutch High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Silver
20th Century Danish Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Navajo Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Porcelain
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Regency Revival Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s Vases
Art Glass
Antique 1890s Russian Chinoiserie Tea Caddies
Silver
Vintage 1910s British George V Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Animal Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Platters and Serveware
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century French Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Glass
Cut Glass
Late 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Glass, Porcelain
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
Pine
Antique 1890s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Silver
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Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver, Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Peruvian Boxes
Vintage 1910s American Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s English Other Sterling Silver
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s British Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s German Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1860s Russian Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Victorian Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s English Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century German Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
1990s Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Mid-20th Century Indian Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes
Early 20th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
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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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