Boxes
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
1830s English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Elm
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Maple, Walnut, Softwood
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Walnut
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Metal
1920s British Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Silver
1810s Scottish Regency Antique Boxes
Brass, Lead
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Glass
19th Century Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Mercury Glass, Pine
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Boxes
Silver
1820s English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Copper
19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
Early 19th Century American Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1910s British Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass, Copper
1820s Irish Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Regency Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Art Nouveau Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes
Pewter
1820s English Regency Antique Boxes
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Agate
1950s British Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Boxes
Tin
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Leather
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Pewter
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1810s English Regency Antique Boxes
Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes
Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
2010s American Art Nouveau Boxes
Paper
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.