Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1910s Chinese Qing Vintage Boxes
Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Boxes
Onyx
1880s European Antique Boxes
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1960s Swiss Vintage Boxes
Cement
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold Leaf
1980s Italian International Style Vintage Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Boxes
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Quartz, Marble
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Boxes
Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Victorian Boxes
Plastic, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Boxes
Enamel
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Baroque Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Boxes
Silver
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Boxes
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Pewter
19th Century Dutch Antique Boxes
Silver
1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Ivory
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Boxes
Bone, Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Boxes
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Sheraton Boxes
Mahogany
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Boxes
Shagreen
1930s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
17th Century German Jacobean Antique Boxes
Wrought Iron, Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Bronze
Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes
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.