Boxes
1980s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Papercord, Boxwood, Driftwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
1930s English Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1980s English Classical Roman Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Plastic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Boxes
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Boxes
Horn
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Boxes
Maple, Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Chrome, Silver Leaf
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Boxes
Crystal
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Moorish Boxes
Agate, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Bamboo, Cane, Bakelite
1840s English Regency Antique Boxes
Satinwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Wood, Sycamore, Shagreen Stingray
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather
1930s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Boxes
Brass, Copper, Iron
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1970s Unknown Moorish Vintage Boxes
Onyx, Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Iron
1970s East Asian Bohemian Vintage Boxes
Horn, Wood
1860s English Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Tin
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Boxes
Felt, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century Moorish Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Boxes
Ceramic
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Velvet, Wood
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century British Colonial Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Unknown Empire Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Boxes
Crystal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
16th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Boxes
Sterling Silver
1890s British Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
20th Century German Vienna Secession Boxes
Tin
20th Century German Vienna Secession Boxes
Tin
20th Century European Late Victorian Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather, Velvet, Wood
20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Leather, Cotton
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Leather, Canvas
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
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.