Decorative Boxes
Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Central American Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Papercord
20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
20th Century German Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Lacquer
20th Century Asian Meiji Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Other
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Early 1900s Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Zitan
1880s French Romantic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cocobolo, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper, Enamel
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.