Boxes
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
1810s Antique Boxes
Gold
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes
Velvet, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Terracotta
Late 20th Century Swiss Victorian Boxes
Leather
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Antique Boxes
Teak
1820s French Empire Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1990s American Boxes
Stoneware
1950s French Country Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
1990s British Boxes
Leather
20th Century Victorian Boxes
Shell, Felt, Wood
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1920s Japanese Vintage Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Burl
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Metal, Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
1830s English William IV Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Lacquer, Wood
Early 20th Century Thai Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Boxes
Leather, Faux Leather, Paper
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Boxes
Bone
1990s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Plywood
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Wood, Burl
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
17th Century Spanish Moorish Antique Boxes
Wrought Iron, Brass
19th Century French Other Antique Boxes
Leather, Fabric, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Boxes
Velvet, Resin
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Boxes
Fir
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Glass, Murano Glass
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
20th Century Moorish Boxes
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Nickel
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Stone, Brass
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts 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.