Boxes
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Marble
1990s German Boxes
Porcelain, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Mid-19th Century English Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Country Boxes
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Boxes
Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Bone, Wood, Ebony
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century French Boxes
Leather
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Boxes
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes
Bone, Horn, Wood
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes
Stone
1880s Philippine Tribal Antique Boxes
Silver, Bronze
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Oak
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Stone, Agate, Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Zinc
Late 19th Century Antique Boxes
Silver
1860s Italian Antique Boxes
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1980s Italian Renaissance Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Polyester, Shell
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Boxes
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Brass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1920s Russian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Crystal, Brass, Steel
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Lacquer
1950s Italian Vintage Boxes
Marble
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Iron
1920s Chinese Export Vintage Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Baroque Antique Boxes
Wood
1850s Antique Boxes
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Coral, Gold, Enamel
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1920s Vintage Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Crystal, Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Marble, Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Zinc
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Wood, Burl
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Boxes
Pottery
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.