Vintage and Antique Storage Boxes
Early 20th Century Shaker Decorative Boxes
Bentwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Teak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Tin
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Burl
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Other
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1830s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Iron
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Tin, Copper, Brass
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Eggshell, Abalone, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Art Deco Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets
Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Wood, Fabric, Ceramic
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Sandalwood
20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1980s Turkish Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Driftwood, Boxwood, Papercord
20th Century Unknown Rococo Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Machine Age Decorative Boxes
Iron
Vintage 1920s Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century British Schoolhouse Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century European Adirondack Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century European Baroque Decorative Boxes
Tin
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Caddies
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
20th Century English Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Country Magazine Racks and Stands
Iron
Vintage 1920s Asian Side Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century German Romantic Decorative Boxes
Tin
Vintage 1920s Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Brass
20th Century English Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Country Decorative Boxes
Tin
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Shell
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Tin
Vintage and Antique Storage Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage and Antique Storage Boxes?
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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