Boxes
Late 20th Century English Late Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Ebony
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Shell, Wood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Boxes
Beech
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
20th Century European Late Victorian Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Oak
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Other
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Felt, Wood, Paper
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Moroccan Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Yew
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Swiss Victorian Boxes
Leather
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
20th Century Victorian Boxes
Shell, Felt, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1750s French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Iron
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Tin
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
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.