Boxes
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
1940s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Beech
1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Gold, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Straw
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Boxes
Glass
Late 20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Boxes
Onyx
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Folk Art Boxes
Soapstone
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Boxes
Agate, Bronze
Early 1900s British Rococo Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Boxes
Stone, Agate, Travertine, Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lacquer
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bone, Wood, Macassar
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Polyester, Wood
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
1980s Indian Vintage Boxes
Brass
1930s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Onyx
1990s Chinoiserie Boxes
Hardwood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lucite
Early 1800s English George III Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Pewter
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes
Bone, Wood
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1790s Scottish George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Bronze
1930s German Vintage Boxes
Metal
2010s European Boxes
Marble
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Louis XVI Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Boxes
Burl
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Spanish Modern Antique Boxes
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Boxes
Leather
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Shell
20th Century Japanese Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Modern Boxes
Wood
20th Century Russian Boxes
Gold
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Polyester, Wood
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Boxes
Shell
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.