Boxes
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Boxes
Crystal, Metal
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
1950s Asian Vintage Boxes
Textile, Boxwood
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century British Victorian Boxes
Leather, Baize, Silk
1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Alpaca
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Wood, Ceramic
1790s Scottish George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Opaline Glass
Late 20th Century American Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Art Glass
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
20th Century Moorish Boxes
Wood
Early 1800s English Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1970s French International Style Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Gold, Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Brass
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
18th Century Indian Antique Boxes
Jade, Gold
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Boxes
Iron
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Shell, Polyester
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Gold, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Asian Moorish Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Boxes
Horn, Wood
19th Century British Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Burl
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Burl
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Boxes
Silver Plate, Metal
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Boxes
Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century American American Colonial Antique Boxes
Horn
Early 1900s Swiss Bohemian Antique Boxes
Boxwood
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Boxes
Wood, Pine
1970s Swedish Vintage Boxes
Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique 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.





