Bird Box Bruguier
Antique 19th Century Swiss Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Gold
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Other, Enamel, Silver
Antique 1870s Swiss Romantic Boxes and Cases
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Other Musical Instruments
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century Russian Picture Frames
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver
20th Century Danish Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Dome Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel, Other, Silver
Vintage 1910s Swiss Decorative Boxes
Bronze
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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