Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Aluminum, Nickel
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Glass, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Agate, Metal, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Boxes
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Victorian Boxes
Shell, Felt, Wood
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Crocodile
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Boxes
Leather, Fabric
1870s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Boxes
Hardwood
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1990s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modern Boxes
Shagreen, Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Boxes
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Leather, Suede
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
20th Century Modern Boxes
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Pewter
1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Shell, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
1880s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Late 20th Century English Victorian Boxes
Metal, Enamel
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Boxes
Malachite
1920s European Late Victorian Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass, Bronze
1870s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Boxes
Other, Brass
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Birdseye Maple
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.