Boxes
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Chrome
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Boxes
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
20th Century Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Rococo Boxes
Gold, Brass
20th Century Russian Boxes
Gold
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Boxes
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Brass, Copper
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Boxes
Crystal
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Boxes
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Bone
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lacquer
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Travertine
1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Alpaca
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Walnut, Cherry
1930s German Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Maple, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Boxes
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
1970s French International Style Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Opaline Glass
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Japanese Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes
Gold
1910s French Vintage Boxes
Opaline Glass
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes
Wood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
1840s Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 1900s Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Vintage Boxes
Hardwood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
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.