Boxes
19th Century British Antique Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1800s English George III Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
1950s American Vintage Boxes
Rosewood
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Shell
Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes
Shell, Alpaca
Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century British Victorian Boxes
Silver
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Aluminum, Nickel
Early 18th Century Antique Boxes
Oak
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Boxes
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Leather, Suede
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Boxes
Leather
20th Century Italian Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century British Renaissance Boxes
Oak
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Ceramic
1920s Vintage Boxes
Glass
1950s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Russian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Boxes
Gold Plate, Brass
1930s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Alabaster
1890s French Majolica Pottery Antique Boxes
Majolica
20th Century British Campaign Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Regency Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Boxes
Felt, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes
Shell, Alpaca
1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Algerian Islamic Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Chinoiserie Boxes
Enamel
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1960s Vintage Boxes
Wood, Paint
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Country Antique Boxes
Oak, Paint
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Cast Stone, Brass
1880s French Victorian Antique Boxes
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
17th Century English Jacobean Antique Boxes
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist 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.