Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
Early 2000s American Decorative Boxes
Pottery
2010s Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
2010s Dutch Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
1690s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1850s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Limestone
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Mid-19th Century European Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Limestone
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Wood
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1870s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
20th Century European Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Teak
1930s Italian Futurist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Olive
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s Japanese Decorative Boxes
Silk
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Glass
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Tin
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Cork
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Tin
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s German Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
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.