Boxes
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Crystal, Enamel
Early 1900s German Antique Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Country Antique Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s Russian Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s French Country Antique Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s Italian Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Majolica
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s Italian Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1990s American Modern Boxes
Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
1990s Italian Islamic Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Belgian Art Deco Antique Boxes
Tin
1990s Victorian Boxes
Shell
Early 1900s Swiss Jugendstil Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1990s Italian Other Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Country Antique Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Country Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1990s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s British Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Copper
1990s Japanese Boxes
Silk
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Boxes
Oak
1990s Italian Baroque Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Italian Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
Early 1900s French Antique Boxes
Copper
1990s French Boxes
Leather, Velvet
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s Belgian Art Deco Antique Boxes
Fabric, Wood
1990s Italian Napoleon III Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Belgian Renaissance Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Antique Boxes
Boxwood
1990s Italian Baroque Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
1990s English Other Boxes
Leather
1990s Italian Other Boxes
Sterling Silver
1990s French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Marble
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1990s European 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.