Boxes
20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Straw, Wood, Cork
1920s Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Metal
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Bronze
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold, Enamel, Silver
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Glass, Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Boxes
Metal
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Other
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Boxes
Lacquer
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Boxes
Silver Plate
1950s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Glass
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Regency Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Glass, Wood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Nickel
20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Acrylic
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood
20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Malachite
20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Boxes
Chrome
Early 20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Gold
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Boxes
Glass
20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Alabaster
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Jacaranda
20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Tin
20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Crystal
Late 20th Century Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Marble, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Boxes
Metal
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
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.