Tin Tea Caddy
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Caddies
Tin
Vintage 1970s Victorian Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies
Tin
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Tin
Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Tin
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Tea Caddies
Tin
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century European Tea Caddies
Sycamore
Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Tea Caddies
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century George III Tea Caddies
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Paper
Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
Sycamore
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Boxwood, Satinwood, Harewood
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Crystal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Satinwood
Antique 1820s George IV Tea Caddies
Amboyna
Antique Late 18th Century English Tea Sets
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Mid-20th Century Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper
Antique Early 19th Century European Tea Caddies
Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
Antique 1820s British George IV Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Chinese Export Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
Chrome, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century French Country Barware
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Pedestals
Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
20th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dinner Plates
Ironstone
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Tea Caddies
Antique 18th Century German Chinoiserie Tea Caddies
Gold, Sheet Metal
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Tea Caddies
Tin
Antique Late 18th Century British Tea Caddies
Bone, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Tea Caddies
Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century German Tea Caddies
Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Tea Caddies
Bronze
Antique 1760s British Chippendale Tea Caddies
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Regency Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies
Bone, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies
Tin
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Tea Caddies
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British George II Tea Caddies
Silver
Antique 18th Century European George III Tea Caddies
Pine
Antique 19th Century British Regency Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Caddies
Tin
Antique 1780s British Georgian Tea Caddies
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Tea Caddies
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Antique 19th Century European Tea Caddies
Sycamore
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Sets
Mahogany, Satinwood, Olive
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Tortoise Shell
Antique 1880s Dutch Dutch Colonial Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Tea Caddies
Tin, Ormolu
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tea Caddies
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Bronze
Antique 1860s English Victorian Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique 1870s British Victorian Table Lamps
Tin
Antique Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Jars
Antique 19th Century American Federal Tea Sets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century British Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Paint
Antique 1860s English Table Lamps
Tin
Antique 1880s English Industrial Antiquities
Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Tin
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Tea Caddies
Delft
Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Silver
Antique 1790s English George III Tea Caddies
Tin
Antique Late 18th Century German George III Tea Caddies
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Tea Caddies
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Tea Caddies
Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century English Tea Caddies
Tin
Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
20th Century American Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Tea Caddies
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Antique 19th Century Unknown Tea Caddies
Tin
Antique 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Tortoise Shell
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Tea Caddies
Iron
Antique 19th Century German Tea Caddies
Antique Early 19th Century German Tea Caddies
Antique Late 18th Century British Tea Caddies
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Tea Caddies
Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Antique 18th Century Tea Caddies
Antique 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century British Tea Caddies
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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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