Boxes
1890s French Antique Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Shell
1980s Vintage Boxes
Leather
2010s Boxes
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
19th Century Irish Campaign Antique Boxes
Crystal, Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Boxes
Stone, Onyx
18th Century Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
20th Century British Colonial Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s American Organic Modern Boxes
Walnut
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Enamel
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx
Late 20th Century Indian Agra Boxes
Teak
1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver Plate, Copper
1970s American Beaux Arts Vintage Boxes
Iron
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Boxes
Yew
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Shell
1880s French Rustic Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Leather, Shell, Wood
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Iron
20th Century Afghan Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1880s Antique Boxes
Other
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Boxes
Wicker
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Cocobolo
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Ceramic
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Italian Other Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Jade, Brass
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Birch, Pine
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1890s Russian Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
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.