Boxes
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1970s American Vintage Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1910s Chinese Qing Vintage Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South American Boxes
Onyx
1980s Unknown Vintage Boxes
Burl
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Quartz, Marble
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Boxes
Glass
2010s Mexican Art Deco Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ultrasuede, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century American Other Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1820s English Antique Boxes
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Giltwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Boxes
Gold Plate
19th Century English Antique Boxes
20th Century Italian Boxes
Stone, Malachite
1950s Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Rock Crystal
2010s Boxes
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Boxes
Burl
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Boxes
Metal
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Pewter
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Tôle
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Agate
20th Century Thai Louis XIV Boxes
Stone, Malachite
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Malachite
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
2010s French Art Deco Boxes
Straw, Cedar
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Boxes
Silver
20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Ceramic
1790s English George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1910s English Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Boxes
Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Sheffield Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Mexican Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
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.