Boxes
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Horn
1860s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Yew
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Oak
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Marble, Brass
1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Victorian Vintage Boxes
Cut Glass
Early 1900s Moroccan Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood, Paper
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Silver
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Mirror
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1870s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Boxes
Copper
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Boxes
Travertine
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze
19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Boxes
Terracotta
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Boxes
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Tin
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Boxes
Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Early 1900s German Hollywood Regency Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Boxes
Jade, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
1880s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood, Paper
1850s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Stone
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Boxes
Travertine, Brass
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Enamel
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Steel
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood, Yew
20th Century English Early Victorian Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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.