Cutlery Boxes
Antique 17th Century French Decorative Boxes
Leather, Softwood
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes
Boxwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
Antique 1790s English Sheraton Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Knife Boxes
Antique 1820s American American Empire Knife Boxes
Mahogany, Pine
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Knife Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 1820s French Empire Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century American Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Knife Boxes
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Knife Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Crystal, Brass
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls
Wood
Early 20th Century Urns
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Knife Boxes
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Jugendstil Knife Boxes
Pine
Antique 1850s American Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Boxwood, Mahogany, Tulipwood
20th Century American Tea Caddies
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Knife Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese More Desk Accessories
Metal
Antique Early 1800s Scottish Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Knife Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Knife Boxes
Kingwood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century American Boxes
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Knife Boxes
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Vases
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century British George III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1790s American Chippendale Knife Boxes
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Other
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Knife Boxes
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Sheffield Plate
Antique 1760s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Urns
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Brass
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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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