Boxes
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Boxes
Jade, Copper
Early 1800s English Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Plexiglass, Acrylic
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century European Baroque Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lucite
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Straw
20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Boxes
Wood
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
1790s English George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes
Metal
1970s European Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
19th Century British Antique Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Maple, Walnut
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1870s Antique Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Regency Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Brass
1890s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Majolica
2010s European Boxes
Onyx
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Ceramic
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Pewter
Late 20th Century French Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century French Regency Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Alabaster
1890s French Antique Boxes
Opaline Glass
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Bronze
2010s Italian Boxes
Multi-gemstone
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass, Wood
20th Century Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Metal
1820s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Boxes
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Indian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Boxes
Metal
Early 2000s Irish Modern Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
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.