Boxes
1820s French Charles X Antique Boxes
Gold
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Wood
1960s European Vintage Boxes
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Oak
1830s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Boxes
Shell, Glass, Mirror
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Boxes
Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Boxes
Gold, Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
2010s Italian Boxes
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Cherry
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Hardwood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Straw, Wood, Cork
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Leaf
Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Bronze
1840s Russian Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Boxes
Kingwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Other Boxes
Hardwood
2010s Italian Boxes
Metal
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes
Spelter
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Giltwood, Paint, Fabric, Velvet
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Boxes
Agate, Bronze
1790s English George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s Danish Medieval Vintage Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Opaline Glass
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Onyx
19th Century British Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Boxes
Gold Plate, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moorish Boxes
Agate, Metal
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Gold, Silver
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Regency Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Indian Vintage Boxes
Brass
1860s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
1890s French Antique Boxes
Opaline Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Straw
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Metal, Spelter, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal, Brass
1850s Hungarian Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Boxes
Stone, Chrome
1930s Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Boxes
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lucite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather, Suede
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Chrome
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Plexiglass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes
Jade, 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.