Boxes
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Iron
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Boxes
Leather, Faux Leather, Paper
1970s French Belle Époque Vintage Boxes
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
18th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Boxes
Silver
18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass, Steel
17th Century French Antique Boxes
Leather, Softwood
18th Century English George II Antique Boxes
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1750s Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-18th Century French Antique Boxes
Gold
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1770s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Gold
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Rosewood
1970s American Vintage Boxes
Metal
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Boxes
Wood
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s Spanish Organic Modern Vintage Boxes
Enamel
1970s European Louis XV Vintage Boxes
Fruitwood
16th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Boxes
Wood
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Boxes
Oak
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Moorish Antique Boxes
Bronze
1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Boxes
Brass
1970s Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Wood
17th Century Dutch Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Gold
18th Century English Rococo Antique Boxes
Enamel
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Boxes
Satinwood, Ebony, Teak
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes
Cypress
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
1730s English Rococo Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Travertine, Brass
Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Gold, Silver, Bronze
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone
1790s English George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Lacquer
18th Century Dutch Antique Boxes
Oak
18th Century Welsh Antique Boxes
Wood
17th Century European Antique Boxes
Brass
1760s English George III Antique Boxes
Tin
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Stoneware
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Shell, Wood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Hardwood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
18th Century Sri Lankan Antique Boxes
Bone, Ebony, Amboyna
17th Century Indian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Boxes
Bronze
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Alabaster
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.