Boxes
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Polish Boxes
Metal
1920s French Country Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Crystal
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Opaline Glass
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Ormolu
20th Century Portuguese Belle Époque Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Aluminum, Nickel
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes
Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Malachite, Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Quartz, Brass
1950s Vintage Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Steel, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Early 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Gold, Cut Steel
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes
Brass
2010s Boxes
Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Louis XVI Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Boxes
Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Boxes
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1910s Japanese Taisho Vintage Boxes
Wood, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Boxes
Olive
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Boxes
Wood
2010s European Boxes
Marble
19th Century British Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Unknown Empire Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Nickel, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Maple, Walnut
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Boxes
Bone
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Enamel
1880s French Antique Boxes
Copper
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.











