Boxes
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Copper, Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Italian Art Deco Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Boxes
Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Bronze, Aluminum, Brass
19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Walnut
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Jade, Gold, Silver
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass
1990s French Art Deco Boxes
Shell, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silk
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Leather
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Ebony
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Boxes
Pewter
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes
Silver
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Tin
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Enamel
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Wood, Pine
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Zinc
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Bone, Amboyna
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
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.