Boxes
2010s Italian Boxes
Glass
1930s French Vintage Boxes
Chrome
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Lacquer
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Brass, Steel
1890s French Country Antique Boxes
Majolica, Ceramic
20th Century American Victorian Boxes
Soapstone
1950s Italian Vintage Boxes
Marble
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Bamboo, Cane, Bakelite
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Straw
1970s Vintage Boxes
Shagreen
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1700s Dutch Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Boxes
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Stainless Steel
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Wood, Burl
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
19th Century George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Boxes
Teak
18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Wood
20th Century English Edwardian Boxes
Satinwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Glass
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Bone
1840s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Boxes
Wood
20th Century Spanish Rococo Boxes
Silver
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Afghan Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
2010s Indian Boxes
Onyx, Marble
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Boxes
Stone
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bakelite
Late 20th Century Rustic Boxes
Cedar
Early 19th Century Unknown American Colonial Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Boxes
Metal
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Boxes
2010s Indian Boxes
Onyx, Marble
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1990s German Modern Boxes
Chrome, Steel
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century German Antique Boxes
Porcelain
1960s European Vintage Boxes
Metal, 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.