Boxes
1850s North American Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Tin, Copper, Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine, Paint
20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Metal, Silver
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine, Paint
16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Boxes
Wrought Iron, Other
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Brass, Copper
20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Wood, Paint
1920s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Pine
20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Ceramic, Clay
19th Century Gothic Antique Boxes
Oak
20th Century German Folk Art Boxes
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Brass
1840s American Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Metal
16th Century Portuguese Gothic Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Boxes
Ebony, Fruitwood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Brass
19th Century Folk Art Antique Boxes
Sycamore
1920s Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Iron
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Silk, Paper
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Boxes
Iron
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Boxes
Brass, Copper
20th Century Gothic Boxes
Stone, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Boxes
Brass
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Wood, Paint
1860s Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
20th Century Russian Folk Art Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Boxes
Hardwood, Lacquer
19th Century Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
1910s American Gothic Vintage Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Iron
19th Century Folk Art Antique Boxes
Olive
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
1990s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Wood, Paint
1880s Folk Art Antique Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
Early 2000s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century East Asian Folk Art Boxes
Paper
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.