Inlaid Trinket Box
Early 20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1990s Philippine Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Harewood
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Brass
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Bone
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
20th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Walnut
20th Century Indian Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Stone
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Stone, Jade, Carrara Marble
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Vintage 1940s Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood, Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Resin
Antique 1880s Czech Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Agate, Marble
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Marble
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood, Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Stone, Metal, Brass
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Inlaid Trinket Box For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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