Decorative Boxes
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Zinc
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1840s Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Mongolian Rustic Decorative Boxes
Leather, Bamboo, Elm
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century French Regency Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s Philippine Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stone, Metal
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1990s Philippine Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1880s Chinese Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s American Tribal Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass
19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Burl
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
2010s Decorative Boxes
Leather, Textile
Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Agate
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Stone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
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.