Wall-mount Mailboxes
The U.S. Postal Service dates to the Colonial era, but mailboxes are a relatively recent innovation. Originally, mail only circulated between post offices. Household delivery began in cities as early as 1863, but somebody had to be home since the envelopes were literally handed over. It was not until 1912 that wall-mounted mailboxes and through-the-door mail slots finally made home delivery efficient. Today, you can find mailboxes in a range of styles and sizes, from highly embellished options ideal to hang by the front door to simpler, sturdy locking boxes that can even be installed curbside on a post or a column.
Here are 13 wall-mount models that go beyond the basic box.
Green Piece
CREATIVE CO-OP
Made of: Painted tin
Size: 15 1⁄2″H x 10 1⁄2″W x 3 5⁄16″D
Highlights: A bird motif graces this vintage-inspired mailbox.
$38; Iron Accents
Pony Express
SALSBURY INDUSTRIES
Made of: Powder-coated cast aluminum
Size: 20″H x 15 3⁄4″W x 5 3⁄4″D
Highlights: Large and locking.
$88; Joss & Main
Slim Pick
HISTORIC HOUSE PARTS
Made of: Solid cast brass
Size: 12″H x 5 1⁄4″W x 2 1⁄2″D
Highlights: This ornamental number fits a narrow space.
$188; Historic Houseparts
Postal Pouch
POTTERY BARN
Made of: Painted iron
Size: 11 1⁄2″H x 16″W x 5″D
Highlights: A vintage brass finish adds to the cheeky feel of this overstuffed envelope-style mailbox.
$50; Pottery Barn
Red Alert
REJUVENATION
Made of: Powder-coated steel
Size: 14 1⁄4″H x 16″W x 7 1⁄4″D
Highlights: A cheerful red-and-white finish gives this sizable locking mailbox extra flair.
$89; Rejuvenation
Well Crafted
REJUVENATION
Made of: Cast brass
Size: 17 1⁄8″H x 10 3⁄4″W x 4 1⁄4″D
Highlights: This handsome piece, based on a circa 1910 British Arts & Crafts design, incorporates a magazine rack.
$98; Rejuvenation
Natural Wonder
AMERICA’S FINEST MAILBOXES
Made of: Solid brass and stained glass
Size: 12 1⁄4″H x 9 1⁄2″W x 5 5⁄8″D
Highlights: Touches of verdigris complement the delicate ginkgo branch design.
$240; Wayfair
History Buff
AMCO
Made of: Powder-coated cast aluminum
Size: 20 1⁄4″H x 11 1⁄2″W x 4 1⁄4″D
Highlights: A matte-black finish gives this locking Colonial-inspired model understated appeal.
$82; Hayneedle
Match Point
THEBUSBOX
Made of: Painted stainless steel with vinyl decals
Size: 6 1⁄4″H x 15 1⁄4″W x 3 1⁄2″D
Highlights: Choose from more than 40 colors for the perfect custom combination.
$49; TheBusBox
Ivy League
POSTMASTER
Made of: Powder-coated cast aluminum
Size: 12″H x 17 3⁄8″W x 4 3⁄4″D
Highlights: Though it features a dainty garden motif, this horizontal box is surprisingly substantial.
$58; Lowe’s
Lucky Penny
AMERICA’S FINEST MAILBOXES
Made of: Solid brass and stained glass
Size: 8 1⁄4″H x 16 1⁄2″W x 5 5⁄8″D
Highlights: This one holds up to five numbers and has a hand-applied copper finish.
$200; Wayfair
Very Versatile
SALSBURY INDUSTRIES
Made of: Powder-coated steel
Size: 14 1⁄2″H x 11″W x 3 1⁄2″D
Highlights: This simple design works with many home styles and has an optional magazine rack.
$55; Joss & Main
Rustic Appeal
COTTAGE HILL COLLECTION
Made of: Painted steel
Size: 17″H x 10″W x 5 1⁄2″D
Highlights: A distressed, rusty-looking finish makes this mailbox resemble a salvaged find.
$62; Iron Accents
