Ancient Asian Trinkets
Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s West Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
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1970s American Modern Nude Photography
Silver Gelatin
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone
Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Walnut, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Desk Sets
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Soapstone
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games
Leather
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century French Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Metal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Boxes
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
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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