Ornate and unique, our range of vintage boxes at LoveAntiques are ideal to give as special gifts or as a one-of-a-kind item that you can keep and treasure. A vintage box has lots of uses, whether you use it as a memory box or just have it on display as a conversation peace, and on our website you’ll find dozens of antique boxes in different styles, spanning the past few centuries, with many rare and interesting pieces to choose from.
£ 2,850
Antique Hunting Day Cellarette, Irish, Wine Storage Box, Gillingtons - Regency
£ 2,850
London Fine Ltd
Booth Antiques
Edwardian Silver Novelty Apple String Box
£ 320
Walton House Antiques Ltd
19th Century Sycamore Tunbridge Ware Box
£ 280
Downland Antiques
Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Oval Trinket Box
£ 185
Downland Antiques
Charming Edwardian Trinket Box
£ 220
£ 1,195
Antique Smoker's Box, English, Oak, Brass, Cigar Case, Club Lounge - Edwardian
£ 1,195
London Fine Ltd
£ 42
Vintage Unused Stratton Powder Compact & Perfume Atomiser in Original Presentation Case
£ 42
WhatSheWants
WhatSheWants
Vintage Powder Compact with Lady & Afghan Dogs
£ 44
£ 50
Rare Antique Gifts
Unused Cased Stratton Empress Vanity Set
£ 250
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
19th Century French Dragee Box
£ 180
Andrew Cox Antiques
Wonderful Silver & Guilloche Enamel Rouge Pot / Pill Box
£ 175
Rams Head Antiques
Very Large & Impressive Chinese Cinnabar Lidded Box Qianlong / Jiaqing
£ 1,500
Very Large & Impressive Chinese Cinnabar Lidded Box Qianlong / Jiaqing
£ 1,500
Rams Head Antiques
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Swedish 19th Century Brown Painted Shaped Strong Box
£ 395
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Travelling Case with Bottles & Drawer c.1820
£ 460
Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Travelling Case with Bottles & Drawer c.1820
£ 460
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Debenham Antiques Ltd
19th Century Rustic Scandinavian Hand Woven Storage Box
£ 750
Rare Antique Gifts
Makeup Mirror Compact Stratton Brand 1970s
£ 110
Hutton-Clarke Antiques
Antique French Tea Caddy Box
£ 295
James O'Malley Antiques
Victorian Walnut Writing Box
£ 325
London City Antiques
Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment
£ 550
Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment
£ 550
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box
£ 785
Stalham Antique Gallery
Oak Bible Box with Original Hasp & Lock
£ 435
Georgian Antiques
Ladies Heart Shaped Jewellery Box on Feet - Hallmarked Chester 1911
£ 450
Georgian Antiques
Solid Silver Box with Enamelled Nautical Flags on the Lid & Engraved COCK-Y-BONDHU 1904
£ 240
Solid Silver Box with Enamelled Nautical Flags on the Lid & Engraved COCK-Y-BONDHU 1904
£ 240
Georgian Antiques
Downland Antiques
Set of Six Silver & Enameled Cylindrical Silver Boxes
£ 395
Rare Antique Gifts
Blue & White Brass Stratton Compact Mirror
£ 105
Highland Antiques Limited
Victorian Antique Silver Table Presentation Snuff Box - Nathaniel Mills 1846
£ 1,895
Victorian Antique Silver Table Presentation Snuff Box - Nathaniel Mills 1846
£ 1,895
Highland Antiques Limited
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Swedish 19th Century Blue Painted Shaped Strong Box
£ 425
Rare Antique Gifts
1960s Stratton Compact Mirror with Pouch
£ 103
£ 165
Rare Edwardian Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Heart Shaped Jewellery Box Patt. 5589 1905
£ 165
The Fancy Fox
Alain Michel Antiques
Napoleon III Cigar Humidor In Blackened Wood And Brass
€ 450
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Delightful Victorian Mahogany Cribbage Board Box
£ 135
Matthew Coles Antiques
Silver Matchbox Holder
£ 45
Beeches Vintage
Vintage Black Gemstone Silver Pill Box
£ 59
Rare Antique Gifts
Ornate 1950s Kigu Minuette Musical Box
£ 215
Jay's Antiques
Arts and Crafts Celtic Knotwork Hammered Pewter Box
£ 65
Beeches Vintage
Antique 1900 Embossed Sterling Silver Pill Box
£ 135
WhatSheWants
Art Deco Evans Powder Compact c.1930
£ 50
£ 40
Vintage Miniature Novelty Powder Compact Boots La Question Envelope Form 1940s Unused
£ 40
WhatSheWants
Antique Wooden Boxes to Store your Memories
If you have some special items such as photos or memories that you want to keep close at hand, antique wooden boxes are ideal to use as memory boxes. Smaller than usual storage boxes and with beautiful designs and an elegant feel, they are great for holding memories of a loved one or a special occasion, or anything you want to keep safe. Choose an antique wooden box in a beautiful natural wood, perhaps one that is inlaid with velvet or pewter, and it’ll be the perfect place to store special things.
Antique Boxes that were used in Everyday Life
When you browse the range of vintage boxes on LoveAntiques, you’ll notice that our dealers often provide information about the different functions for each vintage box, as well as a little of its history. This allows you to learn more about the antique box that you are buying and really appreciate the item.
Some of the boxes you might find in this category include:
- Trinket boxes – these ornate boxes used to adorn the dressers of upper-class women and are beautifully crafted items
- Snuff boxes – made in materials such as silver, if you are looking for a small antique box, these items are often highly decorative and sought after
- Jewellery boxes – many vintage wooden boxes are ideal for storing jewellery, and we often see jewellery boxes from the Georgian or Victorian eras that would make beautiful gifts
- Tea caddies – while they might have been utilitarian objects in their era, an antique wooden box such as a tea caddy is a sought-after item now
- Writing boxes – Another type of antique wooden boxes that have stood the test of time are writing boxes, where people would store their pens and stationery
If you are looking for antique boxes for sale, UK sourced and based, then you have a great chance of finding what you want at LoveAntiques.
Vintage Boxes from Across the Eras
Many of the vintage boxes listed on LoveAntiques are hundreds of years old, and we also have more contemporary items from the 20th century, so you’ll notice many different eras and fashions in our range.
Our 19th century boxes are mainly from Victorian Britain and France, with the beautiful craftsmanship and ornate designs you’d expect from this era. Our George V boxes are interesting too, with lots of silver and enamel, making them great conversation pieces. Any vintage box from these eras will have an interesting backstory.
Art Deco boxes are popular among those who like this distinctive 1920's style, while our European antique boxes span many decades, with lots of unique pieces to discover.
Find a One of a Kind Antique Box at LoveAntiques
When you are shopping for antique boxes, LoveAntiques makes it easy, with lots of categories you can click on to narrow things down. From the era to the style of vintage box, if you’re looking for something in particular, you are likely to find it in seconds.
You also get the feel of browsing an antiques shop, without leaving your home, when you visit our site. If you are searching for antique boxes for sale, UK sites are a lot more trustworthy, and LoveAntiques ensures you buy from a reputable dealer. Therefore, you can buy one of our antique boxes with confidence.
When you are looking for a special antique box, you can browse the range using our options on the left and contact individual dealers via their listings.


