Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Paint, Porcelain
1960s Swiss Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cement
1980s Italian International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Tin
1990s Japanese Decorative Boxes
Silk
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Earthenware, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1950s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Steel
20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Agate, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Milk Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
1960s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
20th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
20th Century European Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Formica
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
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.