Abalone Trinket Box
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Shell, Alpaca
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Jars
Stone, Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Paper
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1880s Indian Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Paper
Vintage 1940s Mexican Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Onyx
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Abalone, Alpaca
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20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Native American Objects
Resin
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Finding the Right decorative-boxes for You
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.
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