Boxes
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Boxes
Mahogany, Cedar
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Enamel
20th Century Russian Boxes
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Bone
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Enamel, Ormolu
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Korean Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Boxes
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Boxes
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Bronze
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Burl
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Boxes
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century English Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Leather, Velvet
1890s British British Colonial Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
2010s Italian Boxes
Multi-gemstone
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Boxes
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s European George III Antique Boxes
Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Brass
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Porcelain
1780s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx
Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Boxes
Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Marble, Brass
20th Century Belle Époque Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
2010s Thai Modern Boxes
Faux Leather
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Marble
18th Century American American Colonial Antique Boxes
Horn
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1970s French International Style Vintage Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Shell
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century German Regency Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Boxes
Leather
1840s West Asian Art Deco Antique Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Tin
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.





