Vinaigrette Boxes
Antique 1780s Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 1830s English Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s British William IV Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s Decorative Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Gold
Antique 1890s Chinese Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s Unknown Glass
Quartz
Antique 1820s English Other Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1810s English George III Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1790s English George III Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s British Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1780s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English Boxes
Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian Boxes
Silver
Antique 1820s English Decorative Boxes
Antique Early 1800s British George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique 1820s English George IV Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique 1840s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 1840s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British George III Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British George III Sterling Silver
Silver
Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Jade, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English George IV Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English George IV Decorative Boxes
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique Early 1800s English George III Decorative Boxes
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.
- What is a vinaigrette box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A vinaigrette box is a small metal container (usually silver) with a perforated top. People typically keep strong-smelling substances like vinegar in vinaigrette boxes. They were popular in the 18th century.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vinaigrette box was an ornate box with a decorative interior grille, and was used to house a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegars. You can shop a collection of vinaigrette boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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