Boxes
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Meiji Antique Boxes
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Boxes
Silver Plate, Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Brass
1850s English Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
1880s Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century European Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Limestone, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Boxes
Stone, Malachite
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Boxes
Wood, Maple, Nutwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
20th Century European Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 2000s Irish Modern Boxes
Walnut
1860s English Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century European Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
20th Century European Boxes
Silver
19th Century Gothic Antique Boxes
Walnut
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Opaline Glass
19th Century Antique Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century European Antique Boxes
Silver
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Boxes
Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Modern Boxes
Metal, Aluminum
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Brass
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century European Boxes
Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes
Metal
20th Century Russian Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Wood
19th Century European Antique Boxes
Silver
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1920s Congolese Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Malachite
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Leather
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Brass
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage 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.










