Boxes
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 19th Century Antique Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Enamel
1920s Belgian Vintage Boxes
Crystal
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wood, Pine
2010s Italian Other Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Tin
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1920s Moroccan Islamic Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Boxes
Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Crocodile
1920s Vintage Boxes
Glass
Late 20th Century European Boxes
Glass, Wood, Burl, Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Boxes
Brass
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1650s European Renaissance Revival Antique Boxes
Bronze
19th Century African Antique Boxes
Metal
Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Boxes
Metal
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Boxes
Silver
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
1970s American Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1890s French Country Antique Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Boxes
Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Boxes
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wool
1980s North American Vintage Boxes
Wood
20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Boxes
Lucite, Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Goatskin
2010s Italian Boxes
Malachite
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Brass
19th Century Indonesian Folk Art Antique Boxes
Teak
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Tin
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Onyx
1880s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Horn
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Stone, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Chrome
Early 20th Century Russian Agra Boxes
Lacquer, Paint
20th Century French Boxes
Ceramic
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Boxes
Metal
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Clay
2010s European Boxes
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Bronze
1920s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Boxes
Alabaster, Metal
20th Century American Other Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Art Glass
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.





