Small Trinket Box
20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Other
Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Unknown Decorative Boxes
Burl
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Indian Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Felt
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Walnut
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Ironstone
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Ash, Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
20th Century Indian Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Stone
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Stone, Jade, Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Stone
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s Japanese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Marble
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Pine
Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Agate, Onyx
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Unknown American Classical Decorative Boxes
Steel
Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century North American Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Enamel
20th Century Indian Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble
Antique Early 1900s Indian Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Agate
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Paper
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Jewelry Boxes
Softwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Hardwood
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Small Trinket Box For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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