Boxes
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
1780s English George III Antique Boxes
Silver
1880s Russian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Boxes
Tortoise Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Ceramic
1750s French Baroque Antique Boxes
Rock Crystal, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Boxes
Porcelain
1950s Italian Vintage Boxes
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Birdseye Maple
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
1930s Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Marble
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Stone, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
2010s American Organic Modern Boxes
Bronze
20th Century German Vienna Secession Boxes
Tin
1970s East Asian Bohemian Vintage Boxes
Horn, Wood
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Boxes
Wood
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
2010s Italian Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Boxes
Paper
Late 20th Century Unknown Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Boxes
Wood
1890s Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
20th Century Afghan Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
20th Century Afghan Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Regency Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver Plate, Steel, Gold Plate
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes
Gold Leaf
20th Century German Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Other Vintage Boxes
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Chrome
1930s Italian Vintage Boxes
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Wood
20th Century German Vienna Secession Boxes
Tin
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Lacquer
1970s French Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s American Beaux Arts Vintage Boxes
Iron
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Swiss Boxes
Steel
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Ormolu
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Walnut
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine, Paint
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.