Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Russian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Modern Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century Swiss Victorian Boxes
Leather
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1990s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Wood
19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Spanish Modern Antique Boxes
Mirror, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Suede, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Boxes
Burl
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Tin
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Yew
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Tin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Boxes
Olive
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 2000s Irish Modern Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
20th Century French Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Polyester, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Boxes
Malachite, Onyx
20th Century French Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
1870s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century Spanish Victorian Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Birdseye Maple
Late 17th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
1870s Indian Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Boxes
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
1990s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s American Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Modern Boxes
Wood
1850s French Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
20th Century British Modern Boxes
Pottery, Stoneware
1840s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
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.