Boxes
1820s French Charles X Antique Boxes
Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Boxes
Kingwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather, Suede
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Chrome, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Italian Boxes
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Leather
2010s Italian Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Oak
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Boxes
Shell, Glass, Mirror
20th Century British Other Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century Antique Boxes
Wood
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Straw, Wood, Cork
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1840s Russian Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century British Other Boxes
Metal, Silver
Early 20th Century British Other Boxes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Leaf
1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Boxes
Stone
2010s Italian Boxes
Metal
1790s English George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Straw
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Boxes
Agate, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Onyx
1950s Danish Medieval Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Giltwood, Paint, Fabric, Velvet
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Boxes
Gold, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Gold, Silver
19th Century British Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Hardwood
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Metal, Spelter, Gold Leaf
20th Century Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lucite
1860s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
2010s Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
1930s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Boxes
Wood
1820s Russian Antique Boxes
Glass
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Boxes
Brass, Iron
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass, Nickel
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Plexiglass
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Maple, Walnut
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.