Boxes
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
1950s Danish Medieval Vintage Boxes
Brass
19th Century British Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
19th Century European Antique Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Metal, Spelter, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Unknown Boxes
Malachite, Onyx, Marble
19th Century British Antique Boxes
Paper
Early 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Enamel
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lucite
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Plexiglass, Acrylic
1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Italian Boxes
Multi-gemstone
Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes
Metal
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Majolica
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes
Jade, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes
Spelter
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes
Bronze
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Boxes
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Boxes
Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Giltwood, Paint, Fabric, Velvet
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century German Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes
Brass
1870s Antique Boxes
Bronze
1970s Moroccan Organic Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Boxes
Stone
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1790s English George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1800s English Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Boxes
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Boxes
Metal, Brass, Bronze
2010s European Boxes
Onyx
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian International Style Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes
Bronze
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Crystal, Metal
Late 20th Century French Boxes
Glass
19th Century Russian Antique Boxes
Lacquer
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Metal
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.