Boxes
18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Boxes
Silver
1950s Italian Moorish Vintage Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Boxes
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Gold
18th Century Chinese Other Antique Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1950s German Rococo Revival Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Boxes
Gesso, Wood
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Brass
1950s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Aluminum
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood
Early 18th Century Swiss Other Antique Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Gold
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Felt, Maple, Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Tin
1950s Brazilian Vintage Boxes
Rosewood
1950s German Vintage Boxes
Metal
18th Century French Rococo Antique Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Boxes
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Boxes
Sycamore
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1770s British George III Antique Boxes
Gold
18th Century French Rococo Antique Boxes
Agate, Gold
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Gold
18th Century German Rococo Antique Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Copper, Enamel
16th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Boxes
Wood
1950s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Lacquer, Plastic
18th Century German Other Antique Boxes
Gold, Enamel
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Boxes
Leather, Wood
18th Century English Other Antique Boxes
Agate, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Boxes
Paper
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Oak
18th Century Indian Islamic Antique Boxes
Brass
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Metal
1670s English Charles II Antique Boxes
Oak
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Walnut
1950s Italian Vintage Boxes
Stone
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood
1950s Dutch Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
Early 17th Century French Antique Boxes
Glass
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Steel
1790s Scottish George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century Welsh Antique Boxes
Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1790s English George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes
Lacquer
18th Century French Rococo Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Late 18th Century George III Antique Boxes
Sycamore
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.