Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Boxes
Metal
1910s English Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes
Horn, Wood
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Boxes
Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Boxes
Ceramic
18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Enamel
20th Century German Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather, Fabric
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes
Soapstone, Brass
1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Alabaster
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Boxes
Silver, Silver Plate
1950s German Black Forest Vintage Boxes
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Shell
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Gold, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Boxes
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
19th Century Antique Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s French Renaissance Vintage Boxes
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Polish Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Boxes
Jade, Copper
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Enamel, Other, Gold
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Oak
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Bone
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Fabric
Late 19th Century Philippine Islamic Antique Boxes
Silver, Brass, Copper
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1980s English Classical Roman Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century British Antique Boxes
Brass
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1890s Portuguese Rustic Antique Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Faience
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.