Boxes
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
1870s Austrian Other Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Boxes
Velvet, Resin
1860s Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone, Silver, Brass
1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Boxes
Silver
1970s French Rococo Revival Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s French Art Deco Boxes
Straw, Cedar
1930s Italian Vintage Boxes
Metal
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Boxes
Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
2010s Italian Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Boxes
Slate, Bronze
2010s Italian Boxes
Leather
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Boxwood, Harewood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Burl
Late 20th Century Italian Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century British Boxes
Burl
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1930s French Country Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
1910s English Vintage Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Marble, Brass
1930s American Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
Late 19th Century Antique Boxes
Silver
19th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Steel
Early 1900s Indian Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes
Bronze, Sterling Silver
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1890s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1910s Indian Vintage Boxes
Wood, Paint
20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Boxes
Bronze
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Straw, Wood
20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Ceramic
1930s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
1880s Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal
1920s French Vintage Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 19th Century Antique Boxes
Leather
1910s English Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Boxes
Wood
1970s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Boxes
Brass
1930s Vintage Boxes
Velvet
19th Century Swedish Antique Boxes
Wood
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
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.