Boxes
1990s Arts and Crafts Boxes
Cedar
1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Cedar
19th Century British Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swiss Boxes
Wood
1790s English Antique Boxes
Hardwood
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Marble
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Boxes
Terracotta
1890s German Antique Boxes
Metal, Copper
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Glass, Mirror
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Oak
1880s Philippine Tribal Antique Boxes
Silver, Bronze
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Alabaster, Marble
19th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Wood
1940s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Boxes
Porcelain
1880s Korean Other Antique Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1960s Vintage Boxes
Fruitwood
1990s Japanese Modern Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Marble
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Earthenware
Late 20th Century Italian Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s French Vintage Boxes
Brass
1940s Spanish Vintage Boxes
Silver
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century Dutch Antique Boxes
Silver
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
20th Century American Victorian Boxes
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century English Boxes
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Marble
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century British Boxes
Silver
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Copper
Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Boxes
Oak, Porcelain
1910s Norwegian Vintage Boxes
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Marble
Mid-19th Century Antique Boxes
Rosewood
2010s French Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1990s Folk Art Boxes
Cedar
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Marble
19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Victorian Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
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.