Decorative Boxes
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Wood, Paint
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
1820s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Maple, Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1890s French Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Straw
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1930s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1920s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1890s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Boxwood, Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
1950s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Glass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Oak
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1990s Japanese Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
18th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Silver
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
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.