Boxes
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1860s Russian Edwardian Antique Boxes
Silver
1920s English Vintage Boxes
Early 20th Century Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century German Boxes
Silver
1990s Italian Other Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Modern Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Silver
1890s Russian Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Silver
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Boxes
Sterling Silver
1870s English Antique Boxes
Silver
1910s British Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s British Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1870s Austrian High Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Boxes
Silver, Other
Late 20th Century American Boxes
Sterling Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Italian Other Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Boxes
Silver
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
1910s Norwegian Vintage Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century English Modern Boxes
Silver Plate, Magnets
1890s Indian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s British Vintage Boxes
Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Other Vintage Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century German Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s Asian Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver
1990s British Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Silver Plate, Steel
1990s Italian Other Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Boxes
Sterling Silver
1860s English Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Austrian Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Asian Boxes
Silver
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Boxes
Silver
20th Century Spanish Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Boxes
Silver
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.