Boxes
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Irish Modern Boxes
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century English Boxes
Tin
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Metal
Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century British Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
1920s Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Metal
1880s English Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 2000s Irish Modern Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
1930s British Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Boxes
Mirror
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Gold Leaf
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Boxes
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Harewood
Late 17th Century European Louis XIV Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Boxes
Felt, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Earthenware, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Art Glass, Walnut
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century Russian Belle Époque Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Boxes
Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
1990s Russian Boxes
Ormolu
19th Century English Other Antique Boxes
Brass, Zinc
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Wood, Macassar
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1890s English Antique Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Coral, Gold
20th Century British Neoclassical Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Metal, Sheet Metal
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1880s English Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
1960s Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Pine
19th Century Antique Boxes
Silver
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Mid-20th Century Japanese Boxes
Brass
1970s Swedish Vintage Boxes
Wood
1950s Italian Empire Revival Vintage Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes
Rock Crystal, Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Chrome
2010s Italian Boxes
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Alabaster
1930s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Marble
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.