Boxes
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Boxes
Ormolu
Late 20th Century English Country Boxes
Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Boxes
Walnut
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Birdseye Maple
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century French Regency Boxes
Porcelain
1850s Hungarian Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Boxes
Malachite, Onyx
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lucite
1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Shell, Polyester
Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Teak
19th Century Swedish Antique Boxes
Pine
1960s American Baroque Revival Vintage Boxes
Walnut
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Plywood
1880s French Rococo Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
2010s European Boxes
Marble
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Shell
1980s Indian Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Boxes
Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century French Rococo Boxes
Gold, Brass
20th Century Japanese Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
1970s English International Style Vintage Boxes
Copper
1970s French International Style Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Boxes
Teak, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Bone
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Boxes
Agate, Onyx
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Boxes
Glass
2010s European Boxes
Marble
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Leather, Cotton
2010s European Boxes
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Brass
2010s European Boxes
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Onyx
Early 20th Century South Asian Boxes
Wood
1890s French Antique Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes
Lacquer
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Stone, Marble
2010s Italian Boxes
Glass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Modern Boxes
Mirror, Wood, Burl
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
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.