Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Shagreen Stingray
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Moorish Boxes
Bone, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Boxes
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Boxes
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Chrome
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
2010s French Boxes
Leather, Suede, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
2010s Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Boxes
Tin
1840s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Malachite
2010s Colombian Modern Boxes
Natural Fiber
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Early 2000s Irish Modern Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Silver
2010s Italian Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Boxes
Shagreen, Walnut
2010s American Brutalist Boxes
Steel, Gold Leaf, Enamel, Copper, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary French Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Louis XVI Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
2010s British Boxes
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes
Shell
2010s Italian Boxes
Gold, Silver, Bronze
2010s Italian Boxes
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold
2010s American Modern Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
2010s British Boxes
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Boxes
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Boxes
Eggshell
2010s European Boxes
Marble
2010s European Boxes
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Boxes
Eggshell
2010s Italian Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Boxes
Crystal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Polyester, Wood
2010s European Boxes
Marble
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Neoclassical 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.