Quill Box
Vintage 1980s Sri Lankan Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Regency Decorative Boxes
Bone, Sandalwood, Ivory
Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Softwood
Vintage 1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Desks and Writing Tables
Antique 1790s British Georgian Tea Caddies
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tea Caddies
Ivory, Ebony
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Other
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Other
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Other
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Other
Antique 1890s British Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Other
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Other
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Other
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Other
Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Paintings
Paper
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables
Serpentine
Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets
Brass
Antique 1880s French Inkwells
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Boxes
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Desk Accessories
Horn, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique 1820s English George IV Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Ivory, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Horn, Sandalwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Ebony, Bone
Antique 1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Early 20th Century Indian Boxes
Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Ebony, Ivory
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Ebony, Ivory
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
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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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