Boxes
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Boxes
Brass, Copper
Early 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes
Brass
1790s Scottish George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Boxes
Leather, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1990s Boxes
Shagreen
Late 19th Century Antique Boxes
Other
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Boxes
Art Glass
2010s Swiss Boxes
Steel
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal
1880s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass
1810s English Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century British Victorian Boxes
Mahogany, Cedar
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1880s French Rococo Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1930s Swedish Vintage Boxes
Pewter
1950s Vintage Boxes
Wood, Maple
2010s Swiss Boxes
Steel
1960s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century English Victorian Boxes
Ebony, Sycamore
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes
Brass
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Shagreen
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Plastic
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Boxes
Brass, Copper
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Wood
1870s Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood, Satinwood
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
18th Century German Baroque Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes
Wood
20th Century German Vienna Secession Boxes
Tin
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Brass
1920s Vintage Boxes
Glass
2010s European Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes
Bronze, Copper, Brass, Enamel
1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Tin
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes
Sterling Silver, Bronze
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.





