Boxes
1920s French Country Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Shell
20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
1880s European Baroque Antique Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Crystal
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Enamel
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Gold, Cut Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Metal
1950s French Country Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes
Granite, Aluminum
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Silver Plate
1930s Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Unknown Boxes
Malachite
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Agate, Bronze
19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
2010s Boxes
Stainless Steel
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Boxes
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Gold
1890s French Country Antique Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1930s English Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Fruitwood
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
1860s French Renaissance Revival Antique Boxes
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Boxes
Brass
1860s Swedish Rustic Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Porcelain
1890s Austrian Rustic Antique Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
20th Century Philippine Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Boxes
Multi-gemstone
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Antler, Sandalwood
16th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Wood
1780s English George III Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-19th Century Antique Boxes
Crystal
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Boxes
Rosewood
20th Century American Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Boxes
Fruitwood
1960s Italian Other Vintage Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s French Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Boxes
Iron
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Birch
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Copper, Enamel
20th Century French Boxes
Art Glass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Boxes
Bronze
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Softwood
1960s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
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.