Decorative Boxes
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 1800s Swiss Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Oak
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Late 17th Century European Louis XIV Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Tin
19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Tin
1930s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mirror
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Macassar
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1960s American 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.