Boxes
Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Boxes
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Metal, Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1820s British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Glass
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Chrome
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Leather
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Enamel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Boxes
Resin
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Metal, Gold, Enamel
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1820s English Regency Antique Boxes
Boxwood, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Cotton, Walnut
1980s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Driftwood, Boxwood, Papercord
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Satinwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
1990s Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Stone
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Stone
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1830s French Art Deco Antique Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Stone
Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Satinwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
1810s British Regency Antique Boxes
Shell
19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Pewter
1810s British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
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.