Boxes
2010s Italian Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Boxes
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1910s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Onyx
2010s Italian Boxes
Metal
1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Boxes
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Straw, Wood, Cork
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Boxes
Agate, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Wood
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Crystal, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Velvet, Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Silver Leaf
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Brass
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century British Antique Boxes
Brass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Enamel
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Beech
Early 20th Century British Other Boxes
Hardwood
1950s Danish Medieval Vintage Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass, Nickel
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes
Brass, Iron
1930s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Metal, Spelter, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Lucite
1860s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Onyx, Alabaster, Marble
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Maple, Walnut
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Porcelain
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Boxes
Shell
20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Boxes
Wood
1970s English International Style Vintage Boxes
Copper
1870s Antique Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Brass, Enamel
2010s Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Majolica
Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes
Metal
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Plexiglass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s Danish Vintage Boxes
Pewter
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Brass, Nickel
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.