Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Boxes
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Birdseye Maple
2010s Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
2010s European Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Steel
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
2010s Swiss Boxes
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Leather, Suede
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Birdseye Maple
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Polyester, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Italian Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
2010s Swiss Boxes
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Aluminum, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Boxes
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Gold Plate
2010s Mexican Art Deco Boxes
Bronze
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Quartz, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Wood
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Crystal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Boxes
Ebony, Animal Skin, Wood
2010s Italian Boxes
Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Early 2000s French Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Boxes
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ultrasuede, Wood
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Boxes
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Boxes
Shell, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Chrome
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s European Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
2010s Italian Boxes
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
2010s Spanish Modern Boxes
Hardwood
Early 2000s Irish Modern Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Boxes
Brass, Bronze
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.