Boxes
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Export Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Afghan Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Ceramic
1930s Vintage Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Afghan Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
20th Century Afghan Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
2010s Danish Post-Modern Boxes
Crystal
20th Century European Boxes
Art Glass
20th Century Afghan Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Antique Boxes
Opaline Glass
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes
Ceramic, Paint
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Majolica
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Antique Boxes
Silver
20th Century Chinese Boxes
Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century European Boxes
Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Other Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s English Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Boxes
Soapstone
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Brass, Enamel
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Hungarian Victorian Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Boxes
Shagreen
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Afghan Boxes
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
1870s Victorian Antique Boxes
Leather, Velvet
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.