Boxes
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Folk Art Boxes
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Boxes
Softwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Steel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Boxes
Paint, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Stone
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Chrome
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wrought Iron
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Cast Stone, Brass
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Malachite
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Early 1900s Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Boxes
Walnut
1920s Indian Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Boxes
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Boxes
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Folk Art Boxes
Wood
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Brass
19th Century European Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble
Early 1900s German Hollywood Regency Antique Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Folk Art Boxes
Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Boxes
Leather
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Horn
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Boxes
Shell, Lacquer
Early 1800s Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Marble, Brass
1890s German Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
1890s American Folk Art Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century German Folk Art Boxes
Bentwood
1990s English Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Boxes
Paint
1940s German Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Copper
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass
1870s British Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood, Rosewood
20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Shell, Wood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1890s Italian Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Boxes
Plywood, Paper
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.