Tessellated Horn Box
Vintage 1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Horn
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Horn
Late 20th Century North American Decorative Boxes
Horn, Cedar
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Jade, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Tribal Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Shell
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Side Tables
Metal
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Early 20th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Hardwood
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Enamel
20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Horn
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
2010s Indian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Indian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Bone
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Antique Early 1900s Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Bone, Horn
Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Late 20th Century American Boxes
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Boxes
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s American Decorative Boxes
Horn
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Boxes
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Brass
Late 20th Century Colombian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Vintage 1970s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Console Tables
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Horn
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Horn, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1980s Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s Colombian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Horn
20th Century Boxes
Vintage 1980s British Decorative Boxes
Horn
Vintage 1970s Boxes
Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Vintage 1970s Boxes
Brass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Finding the Right decorative-boxes for You
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.
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