Cawston Vanity
Antique 1830s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
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Oak, Plywood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Campaign Desk Sets
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century Irish Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Brass
Antique 19th Century Danish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia
Crystal, Silver
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Desk Sets
Brass
Antique 1870s English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
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.