Decorative Boxes
2010s Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1880s Chinese Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1980s American Tribal Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1880s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
18th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Thai Louis XIV Decorative Boxes
Stone, Malachite
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Burl
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Stone
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
18th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s French Rococo Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
1870s Austrian Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Agate
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Tôle
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
1990s Philippine Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
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.