Boxes
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1870s French Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Enamel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Gold
Early 18th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
20th Century American Organic Modern Boxes
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Boxes
Onyx, Brass
19th Century European Other Antique Boxes
Agate
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Boxes
Brass
1850s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Boxes
Bone, Bamboo, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Bone, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Boxes
Gold
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Murano Glass, Art Glass
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Boxes
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Boxes
Agate, Gold Plate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Bronze, Iron
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Britannia Standard Silver
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Other Vintage Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Glass, Milk Glass
17th Century French Antique Boxes
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Brass
2010s Dutch Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Philippine Boxes
Brass
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Leather, Carbon Fiber
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Antique Boxes
Brass
18th Century European Folk Art Antique Boxes
Bentwood
1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century Asian Boxes
Porcelain, Paint
20th Century Tibetan Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Boxes
Aluminum
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.