Boxes
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Malachite, Metal, Brass
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Boxes
Lucite, Macassar
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Copper
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Enamel
Early 1900s German Hollywood Regency Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wood, Burl
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wool
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Bone
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Marble, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass, Walnut
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Art Glass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Pottery
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Malachite, Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Stone, Brass
1980s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Precious Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone, Marble, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
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.