Boxes
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Malachite
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Boxes
Olive
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Iron
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Crystal
1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Shell, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Crystal
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Wood, Paint
20th Century Hollywood Regency Boxes
Glass
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Agate, Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
1880s Folk Art Antique Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
1990s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Glass, Mirror
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Boxes
Wood, Laminate
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Boxes
Malachite, Marble, Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century East Asian Folk Art Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Brass
1850s English Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Metal
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Boxes
Tin
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Shell
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Folk Art Boxes
Wrought Iron
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Art Glass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Wood, Paint
1820s European Folk Art Antique Boxes
Bentwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine, Paint
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Mirror
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Leather
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Stone
1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 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.