Boxes
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Boxes
Agate, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Bronze
Mid-18th Century European George II Antique Boxes
Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Birdseye Maple
1890s Portuguese Rustic Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1980s Vintage Boxes
Stone
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century Spanish Modern Antique Boxes
Mirror, Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Oak
1890s Italian Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1970s Greek Arts and Crafts Vintage Boxes
Brass
1820s English George IV Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1990s Boxes
Shagreen
Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze
1960s French Rustic Vintage Boxes
Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Steel, Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Boxes
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Pewter
1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Boxes
Gold, Steel
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Boxes
Bone
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Boxes
Paper
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Velvet, Wood
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Antique Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood, Holly
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Boxes
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1920s Vintage Boxes
Metal
20th Century French Boxes
Art Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Boxes
Bronze
19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
1920s Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Boxes
Plastic
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Boxes
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Boxes
Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold
1970s American Vintage Boxes
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Giltwood
1960s Vintage Boxes
Other
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Boxes
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Boxes
Stone
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Walnut
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.