Boxes
Early 1900s Indian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1880s French Victorian Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1880s French Victorian Antique Boxes
Enamel
19th Century German Louis XV Antique Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1880s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
1890s American Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1840s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Leather, Shell, Wood
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
1830s English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Austrian Louis XV Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Bone, Mahogany
1870s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century British Victorian Boxes
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century English Early Victorian Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1950s Chinese Victorian Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century English Victorian Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Late 20th Century English Victorian Boxes
Metal, Enamel
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 20th Century British Victorian Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
1890s American Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Leather
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Bronze
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
1850s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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.