Decorative Boxes
1960s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Coral, Gold
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pine
1950s Italian Empire Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1880s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century English Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Zinc
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
1890s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
1880s Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble, Stone
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1880s Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Abalone
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Metal, Ormolu
1880s Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal, Iron
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Opal
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Austrian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1990s French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Wood, Animal Skin
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
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.