Boxes
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Pewter
1920s European Late Victorian Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Boxes
Other, Brass
20th Century French Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Birdseye Maple
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood, Paper
19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Porcelain
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Victorian Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1890s Victorian Antique Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Boxes
Olive
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century Spanish Victorian Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Tin
20th Century French Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1840s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1870s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
1850s French Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Victorian Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
1870s Indian Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 17th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century Victorian Boxes
Glass, Art Glass
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Boxes
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1880s German Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1860s Victorian Antique Boxes
Hardwood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Brass
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century French Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Other
1880s Victorian Antique Boxes
Pine, Burl
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
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.