Boxes
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Ormolu
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century European Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Ormolu
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Paper
Early 1800s English George III Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal, Silver
Mid-20th Century Industrial Boxes
Brass, Metal
1840s Antique Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Stone
19th Century French American Classical Antique Boxes
Silk, Wood
19th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Birch, Pine
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Silver
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century English Medieval Antique Boxes
Bronze
19th Century American Country Antique Boxes
Pine
1970s English International Style Vintage Boxes
Copper
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Marble
1930s Chinese Vintage Boxes
Brass
1890s Russian Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Silver
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Gold
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Ormolu
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Boxes
Brass
20th Century European Boxes
Silver
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Marble, Bronze
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Metal, Pewter
19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Boxes
Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sandstone
Late 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1980s Vietnamese Vintage Boxes
Wood
20th Century Moorish Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Early 20th Century Baroque Boxes
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Velvet, Glass, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wicker
1950s Indonesian Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Other
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Boxes
Marble
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Copper, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
1880s Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
20th Century Boxes
Metal
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.





