At 1stDibs, there are several options of small lidded boxes available for sale. The range of distinct small lidded boxes — often made from
metal,
ceramic and
brass — can elevate any home. We have 14 antique and vintage small lidded boxes in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Small lidded boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of small lidded boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Modern and
Mid-Century Modern small lidded boxes are of considerable interest. Some small lidded boxes are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller small lidded boxes, measuring 1.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs.
AK Dutch Delftware,
Cristina Celestino and
Kravet Furniture each produced beautiful small lidded boxes that are worth considering.
Small lidded boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $307, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $1,962.
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.