Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Metal, Brass, Bronze
20th Century Adam Style Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Late 20th Century British Colonial Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Alabaster, Metal
1930s Unknown American Classical Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Steel
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Malachite, Onyx, Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Rococo Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica, Wood
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Hardwood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Stone, Alabaster
1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Stone
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Crystal
1930s English Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century North American Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Stone
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Cut Glass
1970s English Victorian Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Stone, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
20th Century French Victorian Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Coral, Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Alabaster, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Malachite
20th Century American Classical Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Hinged Trinket Boxes
Metal
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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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