Bronze Trinket Box
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Jade
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Bronze, Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1920s Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Boxes and Cases
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Ceramic
2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Linen
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs
Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Jars
Blown Glass
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Pine, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Marble
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Ceramic, Felt, Paint
20th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Indian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Vintage 1920s Canadian Art Deco Aviation Objects
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Agate, Bronze
Vintage 1980s European Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Gold, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Antique 1880s French High Victorian Boxes and Cases
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Paperweights
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Bronze, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Bronze, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Malachite, Alabaster
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Boxes and Cases
Malachite, Bronze
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Boxes
Agate, Onyx
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1880s Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Decorative Boxes
Early 2000s French Decorative Mounted Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Porcelain
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel
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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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