Boxes
1920s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Velvet
2010s European Boxes
Brass
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Boxes
Limestone
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century American American Classical Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Boxes
Cedar
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century Asian Boxes
Porcelain, Paint
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Wood, Olive
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes
Brass
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Paper
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Brass
20th Century Russian Belle Époque Boxes
Sterling Silver
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Leather, Carbon Fiber
Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Brass
1870s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Dutch Antique Boxes
Silver
1740s German Baroque Antique Boxes
Wood
2010s Dutch Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Maple, Teak, Paint
1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Lacquer, Ivory
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Ivory
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Cut Glass, Walnut
1910s Belgian Renaissance Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1970s French Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone, Quartz, Metal, Silver Plate
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
20th Century Asian Islamic Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Onyx
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Boxes
Aluminum
1870s Antique Boxes
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Boxes
Gold
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
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.