Boxes
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate, Enamel
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Enamel, Pewter
Early 19th Century Swiss Empire Antique Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Stone, Enamel, Brass, Iron
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Onyx, Ormolu
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Brass, Enamel, Steel
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Pewter
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Glass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Silver
20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Copper
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Boxes
Mirror, Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Art Glass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Boxes
Hardwood
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Metal
20th Century Art Nouveau Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Paper
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Boxes
Metal
1860s French Empire Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Metal
20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Glass
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Glass
20th Century English Art Nouveau Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Copper, Enamel, Steel
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass, Copper
1980s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1920s British Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
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.