Decorative Boxes
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Agate, Gold Plate
1960s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
17th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Britannia Standard Silver
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Olive, Burl
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl, Paint, Paper
1970s Italian Regency Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Nickel
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ebony
19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Faux Bamboo, Alligator
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1980s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Goatskin
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1960s Spanish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Boxes
Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.
Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.
Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.
Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.
You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.