Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Silver
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Decorative Boxes
Olive
18th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
1990s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver, Brass
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
1860s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Copper
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Goatskin
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Campaign Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
2010s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak, Pine
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
17th Century German Jacobean Antique Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron, Iron
19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Decorative Boxes
Metal
1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Plastic
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Glass
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Boxes
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.