Boxes
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Palmwood
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Boxes
Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Boxes
Pine
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Gold Plate
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Late 20th Century American Modern Boxes
Crystal
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Palmwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Cherry
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Walnut
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Gold
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Boxes
Crystal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Stone
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Boxes
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Boxes
Felt, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Leather, Canvas
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Quartz, Brass
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Boxes
Brass, Copper, Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Bronze
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Stone
16th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Boxes
Fruitwood
1950s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Boxes
Marble
20th Century American Organic Modern Boxes
Granite, Sterling Silver
1870s British Black Forest Antique Boxes
Walnut
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Alpaca
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Boxes
Brass
20th Century British Colonial Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Lacquer
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Minimalist Boxes
Burl, Wood
20th Century French Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Congolese Boxes
Malachite
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Mirror
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather, Fabric
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Walnut, Cherry
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.