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Boxes For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Victorian
Beige Resin Terrazo Bathroom Set by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Terrazzo bathroom set handcrafted in resin and marble. This unique mix of materials creates trendy pieces that will add visual interest to your bath space, and the minimalist design brings modern touch to any space. This set includes everything you need to upgrade the look and feel of your bathroom, helping you maintain a clean and organized space.
Light colors provide a clean look that mixes easily with existing decor.
The set can be customized, please contact us for further information.
Set includes:
1 Round toothbrush holder
1 Round Liquid soap dispenser...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Marble
Tempo di Rovere Watch Box for Nine Watches in Oak Smoke Grey
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Chest with two drawers for 9 watches in smoke grey oak. Red ultrasuede internal lining and handles in red leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Modernist Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This warm and elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber W/ Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. A sleek and minimal piece with incredible hues a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Brass
Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our range of silver boxes and cases.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
This antique cigarette case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets.
The anterior cover is embellished with an exceptional hot enamel scene depicting two greyhound style canines in a rural setting.
The posterior surface of the case is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'G.W.C.R' and the date '11th Feby 1886'
The rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished.
This antique enamel cigarette case...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Fibra Small Basket by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fibra smal basket by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: 100% Esparto grass.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: diameter 33 cm x width 22 x h...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Boxes
Materials
Natural Fiber
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald w/ Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully colored and elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald W/Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features an octagonal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Brass
Italian Gold Giltwood Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian gold giltwood hand-painted rectangular box by Sezzatini, in the modern style, circa late-20th century, Italy. A great piece for small items or ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Giltwood
Italian modern brown ABS wall organizer Utensilo by Maurer and Becker, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern ABS wall organizer Utensilo by Ingo Maurer and Dorothee Becker, 1970s
Wall organizer or display model Utensilo, entirely in brown ABS plastic. On the front it has seve...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Shotgun Carry Case, Indian Teak, Brass, Rifle Box, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique shotgun carry case. An Indian State Railway gun box in teak and brass, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Rich with historic charm and superb cra...
Category
Early 1900s Indian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Porteño Large Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxes, trays and flower vases have a ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Gucci Makeup Box Lipstick Vault Beveled Mirror
By Gucci
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gucci Lipstick Vault Box Beveled mirror
19.5 w x 9.5 d x 2.5 h
Box only. Worn used preowned vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Mirror, Paper
Limoges Porcelain Needle Trinket box
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Limoges France Porcelain Needle Trinket Box. Its background is white. It is hand painted and adorned with a bouquet of flowers hold by a pink long bow. Also beside the bouq...
Category
20th Century French Victorian Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Roma Rosewood Cigar Case
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing magnificently shaded and luminous brown hues, this cigar case is superbly handcrafted of cedar veneered with rosewood. Holding up to 300 cigars, it is enriched with an exquisite metal key and is equipped with a hygrometer and a Boveda holder. This classic and sophisticated design is available with a wooden case upholstered with eco-leather, please ask the Concierge for details. This box is supplied with an handmade wooden suitcase...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal
Victorian Sterling Silver And Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an European Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case. It depicts a rectangular sterling silver hinged box with an enamel painting of a horse and two hunting dogs from George...
Category
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box with hand inlaid mother of pearl shell rectangular tiles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes
Materials
Shell
French Modern Zebra Hide & Leather Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Zebra Hide and Leather Box
France, circa 1960s
A sleek French modern zebra hide and leather box, circa 1960s, is a sophisticated addition to any decor. The box feature...
Category
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box with Hinged Lid
By H. Matthews
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver heart-form trinkets box with hinged lid and gilt interior, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1897, H. Matthews - Maker. Lid is designed with a Joshu...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves Vanity Box 1860s
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves table top Vanity Box, circa 1860 in date.
The fitted interior reveals a lift-out compartment tray, dressed with a green velve...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Round Birks Sterling Silver Footed Jewelry & Ring or Trinket Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This jewelry and ring or tricket box was made by and unknown English maker and retailed by Birks. The box dates to approximately 1920 and is done in a Victorian style. This ring box ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Liberace Autographed Vintage Schoenhut Toy Grand Piano
By Schoenhut
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made by the renowned American toy manufacturer in approximately 1920, this wooden toy baby grand piano has been autographed in two places by the legendary Liberace. The piano shows o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Boxes
Materials
Brass
21st Century Leather Rectangular Tissue Box with Chrome Profile Made in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Masterful artisanal craftsmanship.
Pinetti rectangular tissue box, made in ABS with chrome or gold finishing is covered with genuine waterproof leather and is available with gold ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Chrome
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box Casket H. Matthews 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian sterling silver jewellery casket / pin cushion bearing the makers mark of H.Matthews, and hallmarks for Birmingham 1899.
The hinged lid is fitted with a navy velvet pin cushion...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets.
Complete with Beautifully Designed...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Blue Glass Hobnail Jewelry Vanity Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful blue opaline ombre hobnail art glass vanity box, circa 20th century. Box with hobnail design, blue opaline and ombre hue, finished with a knob lid; a great piece for a va...
Category
20th Century Victorian Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver guilded case with enameled lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rectangular silver guilded case with rounded corners.
The oval lid has an enamel painting on the exterior of a mountain view and on the interior brightly enamelled with flower bouqu...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
Maitland Smith Horn, Abalone and Wood Hinged Octagonal Box Vintage Rare
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite and rare vintage Maitland Smith large hinged box box has a beautiful medallion on top of a black stone set into brass. The box is a beautiful combination of horn, abal...
Category
1970s Philippine Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Brass
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing box with two lift up tops opening to reveal a writing surface with original ink bottles an...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Other
"Gioia Crema" Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Inside safe in shiny white. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. Made in Florence, Italy since, 1949. VAT will be applicable to sales in the UK.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
European Collection of 7 Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A curated collection of seven small antique boxes in variation of different metals.
The collection includes:
- One pewter box illustrating a doubl...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Ths antique German or Swiss bear figurine is a really lovely item and a remarkable piece of craftsmanship regarding its fine carving, dating back...
Category
1880s German Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Wood
English Victorian Style Wood Inlaid Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style rectangular light wood box with star and diamond shape inlays, with 3 compartments.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Rosewood Dressing/Jewellery Box
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Rosewood Dressing table box with Mother of pearl car-touché to the centre of the lid, the lid does have age related shrinkage. To the inside of the lid it has a blue velvet...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè also on the sides. In the center, a beautiful hand painted tempera miniature on a vegetable ivory plate depicting the portrait of a 19th century lady, signed by the painter Anna Maria Manfriani. Dimensions cm. 12 x 12 x 2.5. Weight gr. 618. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1976 and manufactured in Florence in some specimens with various subjects and different colors, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni Company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous enamelled firings at about 800° C.
Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions.
It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books.
Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items.
Hand painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques.
The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds:
1) Fire enamel.
2) Water tempera on an ivory plate.
3) Painted on mother-of-pearl.
Fire enameled miniatures:
On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors.
With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color.
It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times.
Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene.
Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors.
The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional large wooden case from the Victorian era, circa 1880s. Made from pine with raised and burled panels. Features a marquetry inlay top showcasing a bird within a flowerin...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Pine, Burl
Romeo Rega Vintage Brass Large Pyramid Step Box Sculpture Desk Accessory Italian
By Romeo Rega
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and very special heavy large vintage brass stepped pyramid box and or sculpture designed by Romeo Rega is Italian and now rare. This is from the 70s. It is unmarked but ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Brass
Singing Bird Cage with 2 birds by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare and very decorative singing bird automaton.
Made in de 4th quarter of the 19th century by Bontems in Paris (France).
This singing bird cage has a brass gilded base to conseal ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
Antique Country House Parlour Game Case, English, Oak, Organiser Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house parlour game case. An English, oak organiser box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Fascinating proportion to this pleasingly craft...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Oak Dresser Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak box from England with lovely carving throughout. The box is reminiscent of a miniature blanket chest with the initials MW carved into the lid. The top opens to revea...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Oak
Two Victorian Style Brass & Wood Pug Dog Boxes, by Arthur Court, 1979
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Victorian Style Brass & Wood Pug Dog Boxes, by Arthur Court, 1979
*Sold individually, please specify the 'Brown' Pug on the left or the 'Brindle' Pug on the right or purchase b...
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Boxes
Materials
Brass
Black and Red Leather Box bearing Arms of Irish MacNamara Clan, 1880s London
Located in Knivsta, SE
Black and Red Leather Box bearing Arms and Words of Irish MacNamara Clan, 1880s London.
A striking leather box, produced by London firm Parkins & Gotto, Oxford Street-based company specialized in leather goods and stationary. Features the coat of arms, with a rearing (rampant) lion surrounded by standing golden arrows in a solid field of red as well as a helmet with coronet, mounted with an arm bearing a sword, as well as the motto of the MacNamara clan (Firmitas in Caelo, meaning Strength in Heaven), an ancient Irish...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Leather
Antique English Burlwood Voting Box / Still Bank
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning and scarce antique English Victorian era burlwood voting box.
Hand-crafted in the 19th century, the small table box having a rectangular case wi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Two Garouste and Bonetti Bronze Boxes for the Collection of Herbert Blome 2001
Located in Milan, IT
Two Garouste and Bonetti Bronze Boxes for the Collection of Herbert Blome 2001
Both are fully signed
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
European faux tortoiseshell tea caddy box with silver-plated surround as well as interior. Versatile piece that could also hold treasures such as jewelry or collectibles. Could also ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853
By Thornhill, Henry William Dee
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century very rare Victorian solid silver vesta case and lighter, in a shape of a horseshoe, opening on both sides, with a compartment for matches and a striker, with wheel to wind the lighter wick, one side is applied with initials "E.H". Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1853 (S), Maker's mark H.W.D (Henry William Dee...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
Rare Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Games Box c1845
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Octagonal Tunbridge Ware games box c1845
Date : c1845
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, Kent
Decoration : Cover with perspective cubework with keylin...
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Silver & Crystal Vanity Jar from Thomas Wallis, London 19th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative jar, box or trinket for vanity smalls. Its executed in faceted crystal and has a silver hand-engraved lid. London Hallmarks for T...
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark gray tessellated stone accents. Wood lined box. No ma...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood
Antique Travelling Jewellery Salesman's Box, English Carry Case, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling jewellery salesman's box. An English, mahogany and cedar secure carry case, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Delightfully appointed traveller's box with useful storage
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Select stocks show fine grain interest throughout
Rich russet hues beam beneath a wax polish finish
Shallow lid dressed with a brass handle and held securely with a pair of rotary hooks
Inset diamond to fascia hosts a working lock — key present
Interior replete with a segmented storage tray, two compartments dressed with small bone...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Fantastic After Carl Faberge Egg "Mansion at MGM Grand"
Located in Madrid, ES
Fantastic After Carl FABERGE egg "The Mansion at MGM Grand"
Yellow enamelled egg, gilt bronze frame resting on a tripod foot, covered with palmet...
Category
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Antique French Kingwood Bird's-Eye Maple Jewelry Casket Box Tahan Paris
By Alphonse Tahan 1
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very elegant large French Kingwood Ormolu mounted casket of very generous proportions and of outstanding Museum quality, firmly attributed to Alphonse Tahan Paris (1830-1880), offi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
French Cut Crystal and Ormolu Box, Gilded Eagle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual and highly collectable cut crystal box of oval form with elegant channel cuts all around the sides.
The fittings are all made from gilded...
Category
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Bijoux Jewelry Chest in Briar and Mahogany
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry chest in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultrasuede lining, 24 karats gold plated brass accessories. With necklace bars, lockable doors and 6 drawers. Adjustable mirror on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
Dean Santner wood box / jewelry /decorative . Signed
By Dean Santner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wooden box by the well known Dean Santner .
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique English Oak & Silver Plated Drum Form Biscuit Box or Barrel, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful Victorian biscuit box or barrel, always highly sought-after in this Drum form, I have probably not had one for three or four years, that's how scarce and hard to come by they are.
The fittings are made from silver plate with the lid topped with a finial in the form of a pair or drum sticks...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Handpainted Limoges Porcelain Egg Box for Asprey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine diminutive porcelain dresser or vanity box.
By Limoges for Asprey.
In the size and shape of an egg. Decorated with handpainted green plants, blue devices, and extensive ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Porteño Small Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxes, trays and flower vases have a ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box Having a Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver, heart-form trinkets box having a hinged lid and gilded interior, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1895, James Aitchison - maker (by Appoint...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Antique Apprentice Chest, Anglo-Indian, Colonial Keepsake Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique apprentice-piece chest. An Anglo-Indian, carved teak Colonial keepsake box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880....
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Teak
Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes
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.