Jewelry Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Asian Islamic Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Shell
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Copper
2010s Italian Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
Early 1900s Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
2010s Italian Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Malachite, Bronze
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Indian Agra Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Faux Leather
20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Marble
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Jewelry Boxes
Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Antique Jewelry Boxes
Cut Glass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Hardwood
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Sheet Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Jewelry Boxes
Jade, Brass
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Boxes
Birch, Fruitwood
20th Century Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Onyx
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Antique Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
1960s English Victorian Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Leather, Fabric
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Soapstone, Brass
20th Century Afghan Jewelry Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
1970s American Beaux Arts Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Iron
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
1970s French Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s French Renaissance Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Steel
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
19th Century Russian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Lacquer
Early 1700s Antique Jewelry Boxes
Stone
1850s British Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Rosewood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique and Vintage Jewelry Boxes for Sale: Shop Chanel Jewelry Boxes, Mid-Century Jewelry Boxes and Other Jewelry Boxes on 1stDibs
If you have jewelry, chances are you have an antique or vintage jewelry box. This simple item was born from a simple need. It offers jewelry lovers a place to store their most cherished treasures. The idea behind a good jewelry box is that precious items deserve a place of honor.
It’s no surprise, then, that jewelry boxes (also called jewelry caskets or trinket boxes) have existed for as long as we’ve worn jewelry. It’s among the most popular decorative boxes we have in our homes, and we can find early versions that date at least as far back as Ancient Egypt. All Egyptians adorned themselves with necklaces, rings, earrings and other accessories, and the era’s jewelry boxes resembled small treasure chests. Later, fine jewelry became cost prohibitive and the only people with jewelry boxes were those who could afford jewelry.
Following the Industrial Revolution, jewelry was no longer made by hand. Mass production and the demand of the growing middle class rendered jewelry more accessible. Jewelry of the Romantic period, which refers to early Victorian jewelry, is reflective of these economic shifts. Jewelry from this time tends to be feminine and ornate, and embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. Naturally, it was stored in elaborate, decorative Victorian-era jewelry boxes that were sometimes crafted from hand-painted porcelain or sterling silver.
Nowadays, jewelry boxes do more than keep jewelry safe and organized. They’re popular collector’s items that have become as treasured as the contents themselves.
Designer jewelry boxes — Chanel jewelry boxes, Hermès jewelry boxes and others created by celebrated fashion labels — are widely sought by jewelry lovers who covet a chic case for their jewelry essentials. An eye-catching vintage jewelry box, which is at least 20 but less than 100 years old, is a valuable decorative object, a sign of luxury and elegance that adds character and texture to any bedroom. Some jewelry boxes are even embellished with a few jewels of their own.
If you’re not tucking your jewelry into a drawer or shallow tray atop your vanity, perhaps an Art Deco trinket box with charming brass hardware or a sculptural, hand-carved rosewood mid-century modern jewelry box lined with linen and velvet will do?
Today’s jewelry boxes come in a variety of styles and sizes and are made of metal, wood, plastic and other materials. Give your cherished jewelry the good home it deserves — find an extensive collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes today on 1stDibs.