Tessellated Box
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Bone
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1970s Boxes
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Stone
Vintage 1970s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Stone
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Shell
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Horn
Vintage 1980s Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Stone
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Stone
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Decorative Boxes
Stone
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn
Vintage 1980s American Tribal Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Stone
20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Felt
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century North American Decorative Boxes
Horn, Cedar
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Vintage 1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Bone
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Vintage 1980s Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Jade, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Horn
Late 20th Century Colombian Decorative Boxes
Horn
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Bone
Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s East Asian Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1980s Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
20th Century Thai Louis XIV Decorative Boxes
Stone, Malachite
1990s Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stone
Vintage 1980s American Jewelry Boxes
Marble
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Vintage 1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
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Tessellated Box For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Tessellated 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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