Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Boxes
Bronze
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Boxes
Fruitwood
2010s Turkish Modern Boxes
Chestnut
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1930s English Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Plastic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s English Classical Roman Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Boxes
Malachite, Onyx
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modern Boxes
Crystal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Moorish Boxes
Agate, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Bamboo, Cane, Bakelite
1840s English Regency Antique Boxes
Satinwood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather
1930s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Boxes
Brass, Copper, Iron
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
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Boxes
Felt, Wood
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century Moorish Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Silver
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite, Onyx
19th Century Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
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
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
16th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Boxes
Crystal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s British Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
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
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal
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.