Decorative Boxes
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
17th Century German Jacobean Antique Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl, Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century American Regency Revival Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1890s Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1980s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1960s Victorian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Britannia Standard Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf, Metal
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1870s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
1770s British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Rosewood, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Scottish Rustic Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Decorative Boxes
Ash, Mahogany
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
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.