Boxes
1870s Antique Boxes
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Tin
2010s Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century Danish Modern Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Boxes
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Rosewood
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
19th Century Indian Other Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Ceramic
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Pewter, Brass
20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Shell, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes
Horn, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Marble, Brass
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Post-Modern Boxes
Stone
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Horn
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1970s Modern Vintage Boxes
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Boxes
Ceramic
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Boxes
Tôle
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Stone, Brass
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Indian Boxes
Marble
1970s American Vintage Boxes
Goatskin
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Boxes
Opaline Glass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
1920s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Mexican Art Deco Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Steel
2010s Russian Boxes
Precious Stone
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1860s Antique Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
20th Century Boxes
Sheet Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1910s French Belle Époque Vintage Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Regency Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Elm
1960s French Vintage Boxes
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Wood
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.





