Boxes
Mid-20th Century Japanese Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Walnut
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Coral, Gold
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
1930s Danish Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass, Iron
1960s Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Pine
1990s Russian Boxes
Ormolu
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Boxes
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Bone
1950s Italian Empire Revival Vintage Boxes
Brass
1880s English Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
1890s English Antique Boxes
Velvet, Wood
19th Century English Other Antique Boxes
Brass, Zinc
1970s Swedish Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Boxes
Bronze
1970s Swedish Vintage Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Provincial Antique Boxes
Wood, Burl
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Bronze
20th Century British Neoclassical Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Ceramic
1880s Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Opaline Glass
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Bone
1880s Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
20th Century Chinoiserie Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Boxes
Stone
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Boxes
Alabaster, Metal, Ormolu
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Shagreen
1880s Japanese Antique Boxes
Ivory, Paint
19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes
Rock Crystal, Iron
1950s Austrian Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Boxes
Brass
19th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Alabaster
1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Metal
1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s British Boxes
Maple
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1990s French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Wood, Animal Skin
1870s Antique Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Travertine, Marble
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.