Boxes
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver, Brass, Copper
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1950s Italian Vintage Boxes
Leather
Mid-18th Century Indian Antique Boxes
Fruitwood
1760s Austrian Rococo Antique Boxes
Enamel
18th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Lacquer
17th Century Indian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1780s Swiss Antique Boxes
Gold
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Boxes
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Boxes
Oak
1790s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Boxes
Ebony
Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Boxes
Pine
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Boxes
Wood
1680s Antique Boxes
Oak
1950s American Vintage Boxes
Brass
1790s English Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Bronze
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes
Shagreen, Cypress
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Boxes
Wood
17th Century European Antique Boxes
Wood, Walnut
18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Boxes
Silver
1760s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Enamel
Mid-18th Century French Antique Boxes
Porcelain
1950s Thai Other Vintage Boxes
Rattan
Late 18th Century Antique Boxes
Silver
1790s French Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Gold
Mid-18th Century French Antique Boxes
Wood
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Boxes
Metal, Other
18th Century English Rococo Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes
Pewter
18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Boxes
Macassar
1950s Asian Vintage Boxes
Textile, Boxwood
18th Century English George II Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1950s French Vintage Boxes
Leather
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
16th Century German Baroque Antique Boxes
Iron
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Gold
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Leather
1950s European Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1610s British Romantic Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Boxes
Brass, Nickel
15th Century and Earlier French Art Deco Antique Boxes
Glass
1760s English Rococo Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Boxes
Wrought Iron
1670s Antique Boxes
Silver
18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Silver
18th Century Russian Louis XV Antique Boxes
Bone, Wood
18th Century Austrian Antique Boxes
Silver
1750s Mexican Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
18th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Porcelain
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.