Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo Raj Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone, Wood
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Wood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ivory, Ebony
Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Softwood
Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Silver
19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony, Wood
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Plaster
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Wood, Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Goatskin
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Walnut
2010s South African Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Mirror
Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Fruitwood, Bone
20th Century Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Brass
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone, Wood
Early 20th Century Russian Baltic Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Pine, Paint
1880s Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Satinwood
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Horn, Sandalwood
19th Century Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ivory, Ebony
19th Century Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony
19th Century Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony, Ivory
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Rosewood
1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone, Ebony
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone, Ebony
19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone, Ebony
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century English Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony, Bone
19th Century English Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
1880s Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony
19th Century Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony, Ivory
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony, Bone, Sandalwood
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone, Ebony
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Teak, Bone, Ebony
19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony
18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony, Bone
1880s Asian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony
1880s American Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Cotton
1880s American Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Beads
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Rosewood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Rosewood, Bone
19th Century Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Bone, Wood
Mid-19th Century Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Other
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Late 19th Century Antique Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony, Ivory
19th Century Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony, Ivory
19th Century Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony, Ivory
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Ebony, Bone
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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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