Boxes
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Boxes
Brass, Bronze
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Boxes
Agate, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Boxes
Marble, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Boxes
Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Boxes
Bronze
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Boxes
Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Gold Leaf
2010s European Modern Boxes
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Bronze, Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Coral, Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Malachite, Bronze
2010s Italian Art Deco Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Boxes
Bronze
1920s Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1920s Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1930s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Bronze
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Italian Baroque Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Belle Époque Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Steel
19th Century European Antique Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian George IV Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Boxes
Bronze
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Gold, Silver, Copper, Steel
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Steel
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.