Boxes
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Horn
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Boxes
Metal
1950s American Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Boxes
Pine
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
1910s British Vintage Boxes
Silver
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 18th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood
1890s Italian Antique Boxes
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Other Boxes
Sterling Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Straw
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Leather, Wood
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Steel
1880s French Antique Boxes
Copper
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Boxes
Metal
20th Century American American Classical Boxes
Shell
Late 20th Century Boxes
Stone
1880s French Rustic Antique Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery, Majolica
Early 19th Century Russian Other Antique Boxes
Wrought Iron
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Boxes
Velvet, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Boxes
Leather, Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Spanish Egyptian Revival Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Boxes
Burl
1820s British Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes
Enamel
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Bone, Shell
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Brass
1910s English Victorian Vintage Boxes
Silver
1910s English Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver
1810s American American Colonial Antique Boxes
Wood, Poplar, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Boxes
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Glass, Murano Glass
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century British Other Boxes
Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Shaker Boxes
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
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.





