Decorative Boxes
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
1960s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Mexican Other Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Paint
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1930s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Velvet
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
20th Century French Regency Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Metal
17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century American George III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Antler, Wood
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1990s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Slate, Bronze
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
1880s Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1890s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
1920s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1860s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint, Paper
20th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Rope
1820s Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Platinum
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
1930s Portuguese Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 2000s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
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.