Boxes
Late 19th Century Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Late 19th Century American Antique Boxes
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Boxes
Silver
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Boxes
Wood
1820s French Empire Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Antique Boxes
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Irish Campaign Antique Boxes
Crystal, Silver, Brass
1820s Russian Antique Boxes
Glass
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Yew
Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Alabaster
19th Century Antique Boxes
Silver
19th Century British Folk Art Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
1890s Ukrainian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Lacquer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Copper
1870s French Antique Boxes
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Boxes
Wicker
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century British Antique Boxes
Teak
1850s English Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
1940s French Vintage Boxes
Paper
Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1800s English George III Antique Boxes
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Yew
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1860s English Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Iron
1830s Italian Other Antique Boxes
Wood
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Glass, Mirror
1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Boxes
Gold, Steel
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1890s Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1840s English William IV Antique Boxes
Rosewood
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Metal, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Wood, Burl
1890s Austrian Antique Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Fabric, 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.