Sewing Necessaire
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Gold
Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Collectible Jewelry
Gold
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Antique 1820s British George IV Boxes and Cases
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal
Antique 1820s French Charles X Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Boxes
Boxwood
Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Silver, Steel
Antique 1820s French Restauration Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century British Boxes
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Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Paper
Mid-20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bottles
Malachite
Antique Mid-17th Century German Renaissance Cabinets
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bird Cages
Walnut, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 18th Century French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1990s English Decorative Boxes
Gold
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Masonite, Oil
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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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