Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
2010s French Modern Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Wicker
2010s Italian Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Copper
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Wicker
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1880s French Antique Boxes
Ormolu
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Boxes
Cast Stone, Brass
20th Century French Boxes
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Acrylic
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Glass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary French Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Boxes
Metal
1970s European Space Age Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Copper
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes
Wicker
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Boxes
Bone
1810s American American Colonial Antique Boxes
Wood, Poplar, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Burmese Boxes
Lacquer, Bamboo
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Boxes
Silver Leaf
2010s Indian Agra Boxes
Carnelian, Marble
1930s French Vintage Boxes
Earthenware
1950s Pakistani Vintage Boxes
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Boxes
19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century American Antique Boxes
Tôle
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes
Copper
19th Century English William IV Antique Boxes
Horn
1860s French Antique Boxes
Ormolu
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Blown Glass
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Animal Skin
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.