Boxes
19th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Oak
1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century French Chinoiserie Boxes
Enamel
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Brass
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Silk, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Ormolu
19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Boxes
Wicker
20th Century British Campaign Boxes
Brass
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Ivory, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Ormolu
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
20th Century Russian Other Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Boxes
Ormolu
Early 18th Century Antique Boxes
Oak
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Crocodile
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Bone, Wood
20th Century Asian Moorish Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
20th Century Southeast Asian Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Silver, Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century German Boxes
Metal
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Boxes
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Copper
Mid-19th Century Irish High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Boxes
Brass
1820s British Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood, Satinwood
17th Century English Jacobean Antique Boxes
Wrought Iron
1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Alabaster
18th Century English Rococo Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1880s English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Leather
20th Century American Primitive Boxes
Cherry
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Lacquer
1960s French Renaissance Vintage Boxes
Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Boxes
Wood
1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass, Copper
1920s French Country Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1960s Italian Other Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Stone, Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Glass
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Wood
1930s French Country Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
19th Century Asian Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Russian Boxes
Malachite
19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
1870s British Black Forest Antique Boxes
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Algerian Islamic Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes
Bone, Wood
18th Century Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1970s Italian Rococo Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Steel
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.