Boxes
19th Century Italian Other Antique Boxes
Silver
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Leather, Shell, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
19th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Shell
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Art Glass, Slag Glass
Late 20th Century Korean Campaign Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass, Glass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s French Renaissance Vintage Boxes
Steel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Oak
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Boxes
Malachite
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Hardwood
1920s German Black Forest Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Boxes
Multi-gemstone
1780s British Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Boxes
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Marble
18th Century American American Colonial Antique Boxes
Horn
1830s British William IV Antique Boxes
Hardwood, Satinwood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
1850s German Antique Boxes
Gold
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Other Boxes
Bronze
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Metal
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Tin
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Boxes
Bone
Mid-18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Enamel
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Malachite
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1850s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Boxes
Limestone
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1990s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Glass
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Boxes
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Boxes
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1880s Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
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.





