Boxes
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s Vintage Boxes
Rattan, Lucite
1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Boxes
Mirror, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Boxes
Bone, Rosewood
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
1970s English International Style Vintage Boxes
Copper
18th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Wood
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Yew
Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Brass
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Wood, Burl
Late 17th Century British William and Mary Antique Boxes
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 18th Century European Antique Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Travertine, Marble
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Lucite
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
18th Century English Rococo Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Boxes
Kingwood, Oak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Boxes
Walnut
17th Century French Antique Boxes
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Steel, Chrome
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Gold
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1750s French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Iron
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 17th Century German Medieval Antique Boxes
Iron
18th Century German George III Antique Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Spanish Vintage Boxes
Brass, Silver Plate
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Boxes
Brass, Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
18th Century Dutch Antique Boxes
Paper
1970s West Asian Moorish Vintage Boxes
Enamel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century French Other Antique Boxes
Gold
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wicker, Straw, Lucite
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
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.