Boxes
1950s Austrian Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Opaline Glass
1990s French Hollywood Regency Boxes
Wood, Animal Skin
1880s English Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Travertine, Marble
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Rococo Boxes
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Boxes
Bone
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx, Metal
1890s American Adirondack Antique Boxes
Brass, Iron
1910s English Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Burl
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood
19th Century Indian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Pine, Paint
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone, Silver, Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Marble, Brass
19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Wood
1910s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Boxes
Wood, Boxwood
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Boxes
Ebony
20th Century Boxes
Stone
2010s British Boxes
Maple
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s French Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
17th Century French French Provincial Antique Boxes
Iron
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1840s Antique Boxes
Silver
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Zinc
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1830s English Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Boxes
Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Sheffield Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1820s George IV Antique Boxes
Amboyna
Early 20th Century English Boxes
Rosewood
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.