Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Glass, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Louis XVI Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
2010s German Boxes
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Boxes
Bone
Early 2000s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Boxes
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary British Other Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Boxes
Brass, Bronze
2010s Italian Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Boxes
Sterling Silver
1840s Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Leather
2010s French Boxes
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Boxes
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Boxes
Teak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Brass
2010s Pakistani Boxes
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Boxes
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Thai Boxes
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
1840s English William IV Antique Boxes
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Shagreen Stingray
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Boxes
Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Boxes
Velvet, Resin
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
Early 2000s Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Baroque Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
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.