Boxes
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes
Jade, Brass
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Multi-gemstone
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Aluminum
1790s Scottish George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Animal Skin, Shagreen, Wood
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
20th Century Russian Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
1870s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Brass
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver, Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Oak
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Boxes
Iron
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Boxes
Faux Leather
1920s Congolese Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Onyx
1890s French Black Forest Antique Boxes
Wood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Wood
20th Century Italian Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Cherry
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Metal, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Straw, Wood
20th Century English Art Nouveau Boxes
Porcelain
1840s West Asian Art Deco Antique Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Teak
1890s German Victorian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Georgian Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Wood
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1790s Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Iron
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
1890s French Antique Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern 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.





