Boxes
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Boxes
Slate, Bronze
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Boxwood, Harewood
1930s Italian Vintage Boxes
Metal
1970s Vintage Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes
Travertine
19th Century Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Wood
1910s Indian Vintage Boxes
Wood, Paint
1920s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Pine
Early 1800s English George III Antique Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Wire
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Boxes
Metal, Brass
1940s Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1960s West Asian Moorish Vintage Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Boxes
Resin
20th Century American George III Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Boxes
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Wood, Rope
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Boxes
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
20th Century French Regency Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Austrian Campaign Antique Boxes
Brass, Tin
1950s French Vintage Boxes
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Boxes
Bone, Antler, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Industrial Boxes
Wood, Paint
1920s Chinese Vintage Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
1820s English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
1920s Chinese Vintage Boxes
Wood
1890s French Rustic Antique Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Yew
Early 2000s Swiss Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather, Wood, Cork, Cedar
19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century British Antique Boxes
Silver Plate
1860s French Antique Boxes
Crystal
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Belle Époque Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
1990s French Art Deco Boxes
Shell, Wood
1990s Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Ebony
Mid-19th Century British Antique Boxes
Wood, Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Copper
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.