Boxes
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Boxes
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Straw
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1750s German Rococo Antique Boxes
Brass
1780s Italian Antique Boxes
Silk, Walnut
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Satinwood
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
1760s English Antique Boxes
Enamel, Ormolu
17th Century European Antique Boxes
Brass, Steel
Early 1700s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
1750s German Rococo Antique Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1790s English Antique Boxes
Enamel
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Tulipwood
1990s American Modern Boxes
Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Giltwood
1750s French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Gold
17th Century English Charles II Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Boxes
Iron
18th Century Georgian Antique Boxes
Wood, Walnut
1770s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Enamel
18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Kingwood, Satinwood
1990s Italian Islamic Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century European George III Antique Boxes
Wood
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Boxes
Silver
1750s French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Gold
Late 17th Century French Renaissance Antique Boxes
Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Boxes
Birch
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Gold, Enamel
1690s European Baroque Antique Boxes
Kingwood, Pine
Late 18th Century British Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Brass
1770s Danish Rococo Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Oak
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 17th Century English Elizabethan Antique Boxes
Wood
17th Century European Baroque Antique Boxes
Metal
1780s French Antique Boxes
Gold
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1680s French Louis XIII Antique Boxes
Walnut
1990s Italian Modern Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Metal
1990s Italian Boxes
Sterling Silver
1760s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Enamel
Late 18th Century Indian Antique Boxes
Hardwood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Wood, Boxwood, Satinwood
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Boxes
Boxwood
18th Century Antique Boxes
Pine
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Wood
18th Century French Baroque Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Walnut
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Boxwood
18th Century Antique Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century Asian Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
1770s Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
1990s Italian Baroque Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Boxes
Metal
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.