Venetian Box
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Italian Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Boxes
Wood, Paper
Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Boxes
Paper
Vintage 1970s Italian International Style Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 16th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Gold, Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Shadow Boxes
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Spanish Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze
Recent Sales
Vintage 1930s North American Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Boxes
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Silk, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Boxes
Wood
Antique 1620s Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Cedar
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Antique Early 1900s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Leather
Antique 19th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1920s Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Moorish Games
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Glass
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Boxes
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Boxes
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Boxes
Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Boxes
Breccia Marble
20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
28 1/2" to top of double cluster socket, glass totals 17 1/2".
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Art Glass
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Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
19th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century German Rococo Wine Coolers
Tin
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Statues
Terracotta
Antique 18th Century German Rococo Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century German Other Decorative Boxes
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 18th Century European Models and Miniatures
Gold, Bronze
Venetian Box For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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