Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Birdseye Maple
Early 2000s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Steel
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Malachite, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
Mid-19th Century Irish High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Boxes
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
20th Century European Late Victorian Boxes
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century English Late Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Boxes
Metal
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Crystal, Steel
1990s Indian Modern Boxes
Metal, Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Gold Plate
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ultrasuede, Wood
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Oak
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
Early 2000s Irish Modern Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
2010s Unknown Modern Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Modern Boxes
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
20th Century Unknown Modern Boxes
Crystal, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Maple
1980s North American Modern Vintage Boxes
Marble
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Steel
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s Moroccan Late Victorian Antique 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.