Boxes
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Metal, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Boxes
Padouk
20th Century French Boxes
Art Glass
1970s American Beaux Arts Vintage Boxes
Iron
2010s Swiss Boxes
Steel
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Brass
1780s British Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Wood, Leather
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate, Copper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Pewter
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Boxes
Wood
1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Boxes
Brass
1960s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Boxes
Metal, Silver
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Iron
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century English Boxes
Stoneware
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Russian Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Enamel, Ormolu
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Bone
Early 20th Century French Other Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Bakelite
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Shell
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Boxes
Wood, Pine
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Korean Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Boxes
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Brass
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Boxes
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Enamel
Early 1800s European George III Antique Boxes
Steel
19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1880s Chinese Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Boxes
Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Leather, Velvet
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes
Gold
1890s British British Colonial Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Victorian Boxes
Mahogany, Cedar
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Brass
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.





