Boxes
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1850s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1870s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
1880s Victorian Antique Boxes
Pine, Burl
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Velvet
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Mirror
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Ormolu
1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Oak
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Boxes
Alabaster, Metal, Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Wood, Animal Skin
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Chrome
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century American Victorian Antique Boxes
Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
20th Century European Victorian Boxes
Wood
20th Century European Victorian Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Tôle
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Copper
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Marble, Brass
1890s Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1880s English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1880s Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze
1890s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
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.