Antique Straw Box
Vintage 1920s American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Straw
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Straw
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Straw
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Antique 18th Century European George III Tea Caddies
Pine
Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Straw, Pine
Antique 1850s French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Straw
Antique 19th Century African Decorative Boxes
Straw
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy
Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine
Antique 1820s Austrian Other Cabinets
Fir
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Gold Plate, Steel
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Oak
Antique 18th Century Dutch Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 1820s Italian Directoire Cabinets
Fir
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Doors and Gates
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Wood, Paper, Cedar
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.
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