Decorative Boxes
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
19th Century Korean Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Milk Glass
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate, Marble, Silver
1960s Victorian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s French Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century American Shaker Antique Decorative Boxes
Maple, Pine
Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Boxes
Oak
1920s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Other
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Swiss Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Giltwood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Czech Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Czech Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century European Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Cedar
Late 20th Century American Gothic Decorative Boxes
Iron
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Olive
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1740s German Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
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.