Boxes
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Leather, Oak
20th Century French Rustic Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Antique Boxes
Bronze
1890s French Majolica Pottery Antique Boxes
Majolica
2010s Modern Boxes
Copper
19th Century Unknown Antique Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century British Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
1920s Japanese Vintage Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Boxes
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Chrome
18th Century Spanish Antique Boxes
Iron
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Stone
20th Century Chinoiserie Boxes
Brass, Enamel
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Enamel
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s European Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Boxes
Crystal
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Other Antique Boxes
Silk, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak
1920s French Vintage Boxes
Tin
19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Boxwood, Ash, Satinwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Copper, Enamel
20th Century Boxes
Gold
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1940s Vintage Boxes
Metal
1840s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Beech
20th Century Swiss Boxes
Brass
20th Century British Modern Boxes
Pottery, Stoneware
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Boxes
Oak
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Boxes
Birdseye Maple
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood, Cedar
Late 20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century British Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
1890s French Country Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Italian Empire Revival Vintage Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1990s Boxes
Shagreen
1950s Vintage Boxes
Boxwood
1950s Asian Vintage Boxes
Textile, Boxwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Boxes
Metal
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.