Boxes
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Chrome
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1880s Dutch Meiji Antique Boxes
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1910s Vintage Boxes
Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Korean Campaign Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Boxes
Steel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Boxes
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary American Boxes
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Louis XVI Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Boxes
Crystal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Copper
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Boxes
Lucite
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Boxes
Wood
1960s Czech Vintage Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Vintage Boxes
Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s European Boxes
Leather
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Silver, Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Bronze
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Silver
20th Century French Other Boxes
Gold, Silver
1920s German Black Forest Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century South Asian Moorish Antique Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century European Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Boxes
Wood
1890s French Rustic Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Boxes
Breccia Marble
1940s Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Romantic Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
2010s European Boxes
Onyx
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Alabaster
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Shagreen
1980s French Vintage Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Pottery
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
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.