Boxes
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Metal
1820s Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Birch
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Wood
1910s Australian Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Boxes
Paint, Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Metal
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Oak
1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Birch, Pine
Mid-20th Century Rococo Boxes
Composition
Mid-18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Boxes
Oak
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Wood
1780s English Rococo Antique Boxes
Creamware
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Wood, Paper
1970s Scandinavian Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Boxes
Shell, Lacquer
20th Century Folk Art Boxes
Wrought Iron
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Stone
20th Century Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Boxes
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century South Asian Folk Art Boxes
Bamboo
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Boxes
Brass
1940s German Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Boxes
Brass
1920s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Glass, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Paper
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Beech, Hardwood, Fruitwood
18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Antique Boxes
Silver
1730s English Rococo Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Ceramic, Clay
20th Century Spanish Rococo Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Boxes
Softwood
20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Metal, Silver
1840s American Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Boxes
Sycamore
1840s French Rococo Antique Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Boxes
Teak
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.