Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Gold
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf, Metal
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Boxes
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Modern Boxes
Onyx, Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Bone, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes
Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Other Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Boxes
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Bronze, Iron
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Murano Glass, Art Glass
20th Century British Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Other Vintage Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Britannia Standard Silver
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Glass, Milk Glass
17th Century French Antique Boxes
Iron
20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Philippine Boxes
Brass
2010s Dutch Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Boxes
Agate, Gold Plate
Early 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Boxes
Brass
1980s Vintage Boxes
Stone, Brass
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Boxes
Enamel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
18th Century European Folk Art Antique Boxes
Bentwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Boxes
Crystal
Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Boxes
Bronze
20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Boxes
Teak
1930s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Swiss Arts and Crafts Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
2010s French Baroque Revival Boxes
Stoneware
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Onyx
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.