Boxes
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Art Glass
1920s French Empire Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1820s English Campaign Antique Boxes
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
1810s British Regency Antique Boxes
Shell
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary North American Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century French Empire Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century American Boxes
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Multi-gemstone
20th Century Indian Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Quartz, Marble
1960s French Space Age Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century English Boxes
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1920s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Boxes
Bronze
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Wood
1930s Chinese Vintage Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Leather, Suede
Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Boxes
Marble
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Plastic
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass, Copper
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Boxes
Marble
Early 19th Century German Other Antique Boxes
Antler
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
20th Century British Renaissance Boxes
Oak
1980s French Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Boxes
Metal, Brass
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Wood
1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Stone
19th Century Austrian Antique Boxes
Silver
1970s American Modern Vintage Boxes
Goatskin, Felt, Wood
1770s British George III Antique Boxes
Gold
1890s English Antique Boxes
Silk, Wood
1940s Indian Vintage Boxes
Agate, Lapis Lazuli
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Boxes
Coral
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Stone, Silver
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Malachite
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Boxes
Metal, Copper
Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Zinc
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Lacquer, Paper
1910s Japanese Vintage Boxes
Enamel
1870s Antique Boxes
Wood
2010s Pakistani Boxes
Onyx
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Acrylic
20th Century Danish Neoclassical Revival Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century English Modern Boxes
Stone, Marble
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.





