Boxes
1840s Scandinavian Country Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Tin, Copper, Brass
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Boxes
Silver
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century British Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Boxes
Brass, Copper, Iron
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Oak
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s French Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Antique Boxes
Lacquer
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Silver
1820s British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Metal
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Boxes
Felt, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Birdseye Maple
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Silver
1910s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Glass
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Boxes
Silver, Iron
Early 1900s Italian Antique Boxes
Wood
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Boxes
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Austrian Rococo Revival Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Boxes
Brass
1910s Greek Edwardian Vintage Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Other Antique Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Israeli Arts and Crafts Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Steel, Iron
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Wood, Paper
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1890s French Renaissance Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1830s English Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
1920s Indian Vintage Boxes
Stone, Metal
19th Century Belgian Antique Boxes
Oak
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Boxes
Oak
19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Other, Gold Plate
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Other
1870s Antique Boxes
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Boxes
Bone, Hardwood
1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Indian Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century International Style Boxes
Brass
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1840s Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Wood
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.