Boxes
1960s Swiss Vintage Boxes
Cement
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Art Glass, Teak
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Earthenware, Wood
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
1960s Italian Other Vintage Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Formica
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Vintage Boxes
Hardwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Goatskin
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1960s Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1960s British Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Chrome
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone, Silver, Brass
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Swiss Vintage Boxes
Cement
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1960s West Asian Moorish Vintage Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood, Rope
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Enamel, Metal
1960s Swiss Vintage Boxes
Leather
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Crystal
1960s Norwegian Brutalist Vintage Boxes
Pewter
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Rosewood
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1960s European Vintage Boxes
Quartz
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Teak
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver
1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
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.