Boxes
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Shagreen
20th Century French Boxes
Sheet Metal
1930s American Navajo Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s French Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1850s French Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
19th Century Austrian Other Antique Boxes
Satinwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Bone
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Steel
20th Century Italian Boxes
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Rosewood
19th Century Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Giltwood
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Amethyst, Gold Leaf
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Pewter
20th Century Italian Grand Tour Boxes
Leather, Burl
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Boxes
Pottery
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century English Victorian Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Boxes
Leather, Zebra Hide
Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s European Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wicker, Rattan
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Leather, Oak
1920s American American Classical Vintage Boxes
Leather
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Silver
1830s Scandinavian Antique Boxes
Bentwood
20th Century British Modern Boxes
Pottery, Stoneware
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Boxes
Pewter
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Alabaster
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Boxes
Paper
1910s Chinese Qing Vintage Boxes
Stone, Copper, Enamel
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1890s French Black Forest Antique Boxes
Wood
2010s European Boxes
Onyx
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Boxes
Burl
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Onyx
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.