Boxes
19th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Brass
1790s English George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes
Travertine
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s French Country Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1960s Swiss Vintage Boxes
Cement
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1890s Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Wire
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Boxes
Onyx, Marble, Metal
1940s Italian Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Maple
Early 19th Century Antique Boxes
Leather
1930s Vintage Boxes
Velvet
19th Century Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
1930s Italian Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s West Asian Moorish Vintage Boxes
Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Lucite
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Boxes
Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Vintage Boxes
Wood
20th Century English Boxes
Porcelain, Paint
1960s West Asian Moorish Vintage Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
1880s English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s Indian Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Boxes
Brass
1910s Indian Vintage Boxes
Wood, Paint
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
1940s Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Boxes
Burl
1890s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s Chinese Vintage Boxes
Wood
20th Century American George III Boxes
Brass
1920s American Vintage Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Boxes
Bone, Antler, Wood
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Regency Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
1880s Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal
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.