Decorative Boxes
1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Steel
1930s Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Spelter
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Pottery
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1850s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Leather
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Moroccan Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1910s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Cherry
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Leaf
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Spelter
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century British Other Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Late 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood, Cork
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Agate, Metal
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plexiglass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1890s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Straw
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Maple, Walnut
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Leather, Hardwood
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome, Silver Leaf
17th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Majolica
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
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.