Enamel Trinket Box
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Antique 1870s Austrian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Enamel, Copper
Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Brass, Enamel
20th Century European Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century North American Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Copper
Vintage 1970s French International Style Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1970s English International Style Decorative Boxes
Copper
Vintage 1970s English International Style Decorative Boxes
Copper
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1980s English International Style Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown American Classical Decorative Boxes
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tea Caddies
Metal
Late 20th Century French International Style Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1910s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Stone, Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s French Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Enamel, Silver
20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Alabaster
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Enamel, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Enamel
Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Decorative Bowls
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1970s European Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Aluminum, Enamel
Vintage 1910s English Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Silver
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Enamel
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Enamel 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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