Boxes
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Boxes
Malachite
20th Century English Neoclassical Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
20th Century Italian Boxes
Stone, Malachite
2010s Unknown Boxes
Malachite
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Boxes
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Earthenware
2010s Unknown Boxes
Malachite
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Unknown Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Unknown Boxes
Malachite
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century Modern Boxes
Lucite, Velvet
1950s Vintage Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Boxes
Malachite
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Alabaster
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Boxes
Plastic
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Boxes
Metal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1980s Italian Other Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Boxes
Malachite, Onyx
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Indian Grand Tour Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Acrylic
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Malachite
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Acrylic
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Czech Japonisme Antique Boxes
Enamel
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Boxes
Malachite
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Boxes
Metal
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1940s American Industrial Vintage Boxes
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
1940s French Vintage Boxes
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century Indian Folk Art Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble
20th Century English Neoclassical Boxes
Ceramic
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.