Boxes
19th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Felt, Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Brass
1940s French Rustic Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Industrial Boxes
Pine
1950s Asian Vintage Boxes
Textile, Boxwood
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Metal
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
2010s American Organic Modern Boxes
Walnut
19th Century European Antique Boxes
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Polyester, Wood
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Bronze
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Polyester, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century British Régence Antique Boxes
Hardwood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Boxes
Fruitwood
1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Shell, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Boxes
Crystal
1790s Scottish George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes
Walnut
1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Vintage Boxes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century European Boxes
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s Polish Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
1970s Italian International Style Vintage Boxes
Metal
1890s French Rustic Antique Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Brass
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Crystal
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Pewter
1890s German Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lucite
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Boxes
Porcelain, Ceramic
1980s English Classical Roman Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Boxes
Pine
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
1790s Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Iron
19th Century British Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Onyx
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.





