Boxes
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Lucite
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Enamel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Clay
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Colonial Revival Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Alabaster
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Baroque Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1940s Vintage Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century American Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
1820s English Antique Boxes
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Chrome
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Plywood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Boxes
Leather
20th Century British Other Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Boxes
Bone
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Boxes
Teak, Walnut
20th Century American Primitive Boxes
Cherry
19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century English Boxes
Gold, Brass, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ebony
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Tin
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes
Rosewood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary European Boxes
Rock Crystal
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Boxes
Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
17th Century French Antique Boxes
Leather, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Goatskin
19th Century Swiss Antique Boxes
Metal
1810s English George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes
Brass
1880s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood, Paper
1970s Italian George IV Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.