Boxes
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Bronze
19th Century European Antique Boxes
Marble, Bronze
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Bronze
2010s Moroccan Boxes
Bronze
2010s Moroccan Boxes
Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Boxes
Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Bronze
1930s French Belle Époque Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Boxes
Bronze
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Bronze
19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Bronze
1920s Austrian Vintage Boxes
Gold, Silver
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Gold
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
2010s American Brutalist Boxes
Steel, Bronze, Copper
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Other Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Boxes
Bronze
1750s French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Gold
1890s Austrian Moorish Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Baroque Revival Antique Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Boxes
Bronze
1920s English George V Vintage Boxes
Gold
19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Gold, Enamel
2010s British Organic Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Tourmaline, Gold
2010s British Organic Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Boxes
Bronze
2010s British Organic Modern Boxes
Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Boxes
Onyx, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Modern Boxes
Bronze
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Boxes
Gold
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Boxes
Gold
2010s European Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Boxes
Onyx, Bronze
20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Boxes
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Moorish Antique Boxes
Bronze
2010s British Organic Modern Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Boxes
Gold
18th Century English Other Antique Boxes
Agate, Gold
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Boxes
Bronze
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Enamel, Ormolu, 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.