Boxes
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Argentine Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1860s German Rococo Antique Boxes
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Boxes
Silver
2010s Italian Boxes
Crystal
2010s Italian Louis XVI Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Boxes
Walnut, Birch
Late 19th Century British Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1930s Italian Vintage Boxes
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Brass
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Copper
Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Boxes
Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl
19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Walnut
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Pewter
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Boxes
Paper
1840s Swedish Gustavian Antique Boxes
Spruce
1980s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone
19th Century Antique Boxes
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Glass
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Boxes
Straw
Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Boxes
Metal, Copper
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Silver
20th Century Boxes
Metal
19th Century Austrian Antique Boxes
Bronze
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1820s British Regency Antique Boxes
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Metal
19th Century German Other Antique Boxes
Gold, Enamel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Glass
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone
1890s European Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century French Gothic Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Steel
1950s American Vintage Boxes
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes
Ceramic
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century South Asian Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Alabaster
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.





