Boxes
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Boxes
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Boxes
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wicker, Rattan
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Beech
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Marble
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1870s Antique Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Maple, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Brass
1870s Italian Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Onyx, Bronze
18th Century French Other Antique Boxes
Gold
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Majolica
1820s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Boxes
Birch
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Boxes
Shell
1980s French International Style Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Boxes
Ebony
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
2010s Boxes
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Boxes
Leather, Hardwood
1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Boxes
Brass
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Boxes
Wood, Pine
1830s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Enamel
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Bronze
1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French International Style Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Onyx
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Silver
1850s Hungarian Antique Boxes
Silver
19th Century Indian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Silver
1980s French Vintage Boxes
Crystal
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx, Alabaster, Marble
19th Century British Antique Boxes
Paper
2010s Congolese Boxes
Malachite
2010s European Boxes
Onyx
Early 2000s Irish Modern Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Boxes
Malachite
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
Late 20th Century French Rococo Boxes
Gold, Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century American Victorian Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Regency Boxes
Porcelain
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
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.