Boxes
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Pewter
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century European Antique Boxes
Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Quartz, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century French Antique Boxes
Wood
2010s American Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Boxes
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century European Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century Modern Boxes
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Opal, Nickel
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Wood, Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Jade
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
2010s Italian Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s American Modern Vintage Boxes
Travertine
Early 20th Century European Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Boxes
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Louis XVI Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Boxes
Crystal, Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Porcelain
1980s Italian Other Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Boxes
Marble, Crystal, Brass
1950s Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century African Moorish Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century English Antique Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Rock Crystal
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Boxes
Bronze
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish Modern Boxes
Copper, Enamel
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.