Superior Anglo Indian Tea Caddy
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tea Caddies
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Padouk, Sandalwood
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Tea Caddies
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Regency Tea Caddies
Wood
Antique 1830s English Rococo Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Silver
Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement End Tables
Brass, Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Porcelain
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.