Boxes
1940s American Vintage Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Boxes
Malachite
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Boxes
Brass
1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Vintage Boxes
Hardwood
1930s French Country Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Boxes
Onyx, Marble, Metal
1930s French Industrial Vintage Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wicker, Straw
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Mahogany, Wood
Late 20th Century American Boxes
Shell, Wood
1820s British Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Crystal
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Antler, Sandalwood
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Boxes
Silver, Iron
1970s French Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Victorian Boxes
Mahogany, Cedar
Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Stone
Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Antique Boxes
Bronze
2010s Boxes
Leather
20th Century American Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Agate, Brass
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Boxes
Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
2010s Turkish Modern Boxes
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Italian International Style Boxes
Leather, Velvet
1950s American Vintage Boxes
Rosewood
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Malachite
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century American Modern Boxes
Burl
19th Century Antique Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
1970s Italian Other Vintage Boxes
Malachite, Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Boxes
Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Boxes
Burl
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Elm, Rosewood
2010s Italian Boxes
Crystal
Late 20th Century Minimalist Boxes
Burl
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Rosewood
1870s English Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Silver
20th Century Belle Époque Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Silver Plate, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lucite
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Boxes
Metal
18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Enamel
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Copper, Enamel
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Boxes
Bronze, Iron
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.