Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Boxes
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf, Brass
2010s American Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ultrasuede, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Boxes
Coral
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s American Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Boxes
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Boxes
Coral
1960s British Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes
Bone, Wood, Bentwood
1990s French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Wood, Animal Skin
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Chrome
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
1910s English Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1950s American Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
Early 2000s French Modern Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Murano Glass
1920s British Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
1950s Philippine Modern Vintage Boxes
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.