Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Glass, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Aluminum, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Agate, Metal, Silver Plate
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Modern Boxes
Leather, Fabric
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Crocodile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Boxes
Hardwood
1990s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modern Boxes
Shagreen, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Boxes
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes
Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Iron
20th Century Modern Boxes
Onyx, Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Leather, Suede
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1920s Polish Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Boxes
Malachite
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Walnut
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Boxes
Alabaster
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Boxes
Stone
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Birch, Fruitwood
1990s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Spanish Modern Antique Boxes
Mirror, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Wood
20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Suede, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
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.