Boxes
Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Metal
19th Century Indian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Boxes
Gesso, Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century British Gothic Revival Boxes
Oak
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
20th Century European Boxes
Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Walnut
Mid-17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Boxes
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Boxes
Wood
1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Stone
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bone, Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Gold, Brass
1970s Vintage Boxes
Stone, Brass
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Steel, Chrome
2010s European Boxes
Onyx
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Late 20th Century Korean Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Unknown Boxes
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Boxes
Glass, Art Glass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate, Copper
Late 20th Century Boxes
Stone, Agate, Travertine, Brass
19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
19th Century European Antique Boxes
Silver
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Enamel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Enamel
1970s Vintage Boxes
Stone, Brass
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Boxes
Stone, Brass
17th Century French Antique Boxes
Leather, Softwood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century British Antique Boxes
Leather
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
20th Century Chinese Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
15th Century and Earlier European Gothic Antique Boxes
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes
Stainless Steel
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Boxes
Burl
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.





