Boxes
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Boxes
Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Glass, Art Glass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1930s French Industrial Vintage Boxes
Brass
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Boxes
Porcelain
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
1890s French Antique Boxes
Wood
1950s French Rustic Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1950s French Country Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Bakelite, Walnut
1930s Russian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
1940s American American Classical Vintage Boxes
Metal
1890s French Majolica Pottery Antique Boxes
Majolica
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Brass, Steel
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Wood
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Boxes
Lucite
1930s Vintage Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Silver, Copper
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Faience
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
1930s Austrian Vintage Boxes
Brass, Nickel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Malachite
1960s Vintage Boxes
Fruitwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Boxes
Wood
1890s Austrian Rustic Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Glass, Teak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
1930s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century European Boxes
Leather
1950s Danish Vintage Boxes
Pewter
Mid-20th Century English Boxes
Brass, Iron
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Gold, Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Gold, Brass
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1940s Vintage Boxes
Fruitwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
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.