Boxes
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s British Boxes
Maple
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Marble
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Chrome
1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Provincial Antique Boxes
Wood, Burl
1970s Swedish Vintage Boxes
Wood
20th Century British Neoclassical Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Italian Boxes
Marble, Stone
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Bronze
2010s Italian Boxes
Marble
1880s Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite, Marble
1880s Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Opaline Glass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
20th Century Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Bone
19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
1880s Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Chinoiserie Boxes
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Shagreen
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Boxes
Alabaster, Metal, Ormolu
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes
Rock Crystal, Iron
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s Austrian Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Alabaster
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx, Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Metal
19th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Boxes
Stone, Opal
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Boxes
Gold, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Metal
1990s French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Wood, Animal Skin
1870s Antique Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Travertine, Marble
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Cork
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1880s English Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Burl
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone, Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Rococo Boxes
Walnut
2010s Boxes
Marble, Metal
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.