Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Rope
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
1930s Portuguese Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper, Ribbon
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Cork, Plywood
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1860s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Antler, Horn, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1830s Scandinavian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver, Copper
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Stone
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Oak, Lacquer
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Terracotta
1870s French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Felt, Wood
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Malachite
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Walnut
1780s American Chippendale Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1830s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver, Copper
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Decorative Boxes
Olive
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold
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.