Boxes
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass, Copper
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Wood
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Metal
1920s Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
1920s English Vintage Boxes
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Steel, Chrome
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Pewter
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s French Vintage Boxes
Opaline Glass
1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
1920s American Vintage Boxes
Wood
1920s Chinese Vintage Boxes
Wood
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1920s Chinese Vintage Boxes
Wood
1920s Chinese Vintage Boxes
Wood
1920s Chinese Vintage Boxes
Wood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s French Vintage Boxes
Wood
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Metal
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Glass
1920s Indian Vintage Boxes
Stone, Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bakelite
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Boxes
Sheet Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Pewter
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Boxes
Metal
1920s English Industrial Vintage Boxes
Metal
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1920s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Glass
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Enamel, Sterling Silver
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s Indian Vintage Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
1920s Indian Vintage Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1920s Swiss Vintage Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s Italian Belle Époque Vintage Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Iron
1920s Italian Futurist Vintage Boxes
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold, Enamel, Silver
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
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.