Decorative Boxes
19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1880s Chinese Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
18th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
2010s Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Stone
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1870s Austrian Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Tribal Decorative Boxes
Beads, Shell
2010s Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1930s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Stone
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Burl
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1890s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Shell
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Rococo Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
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.