Brass Trinket Box
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Enamel, Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Unknown American Classical Decorative Boxes
Steel
Late 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Malachite, Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1920s European Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Indian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 18th Century Dutch Colonial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
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Brass Trinket Box For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Brass Trinket Box?
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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