Boxes
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Onyx, Stone
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Other
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Marble
2010s Modern Boxes
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Bone, Ebony
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Marble
2010s American Modern Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century European Modern Boxes
Mirror, Wood, Burl
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
2010s American Modern Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Other
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Onyx, Stone
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Other
1750s French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes
Bone, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Other
20th Century Egyptian Modern Boxes
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Other
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Precious Stone
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Other
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Other
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Other
2010s South African Modern Boxes
Quartz, Copper, Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s American Modern Boxes
Brass
2010s American Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Other
1990s Japanese Modern Boxes
Art Glass
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s South African Modern Boxes
Quartz, Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Other
2010s South African Modern Boxes
Copper, Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s South Korean Modern Boxes
Wood
20th Century Modern Boxes
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Nickel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
1970s French Modern Vintage Boxes
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Boxes
Enamel
2010s Spanish Modern Boxes
Leather
2010s South African Modern Boxes
Quartz, Brass
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Crocodile
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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.