Boxes
Late 19th Century British Régence Antique Boxes
Hardwood, Pine
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
1930s German Vintage Boxes
Metal
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Steel
1950s Vintage Boxes
Marble
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Bone
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Zebra Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Birch, Cedar
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1890s French Antique Boxes
Enamel, Bronze
1870s Antique Boxes
Wood
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Boxes
Iron
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s German Vintage Boxes
Metal
2010s Unknown Boxes
Malachite
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Other Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Birch, Pine
20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Stone, Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Vintage Boxes
Hardwood
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Boxes
Wood
1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Boxes
Enamel
Early 1900s German Hollywood Regency Antique Boxes
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Metal
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century Indian Agra Boxes
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Boxes
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
1970s Unknown Moorish Vintage Boxes
Onyx, Marble
2010s European Boxes
Onyx
2010s Italian Louis XVI Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century New Zealand Boxes
Shell
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
2010s European Boxes
Onyx
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
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.