Decorative Boxes
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Coral, Brass
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Sycamore
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century African Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Unknown Decorative Boxes
Malachite
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass, Other
Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Stone, Travertine
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Early 20th Century German Sporting Art Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Marble, Gold, Brass
18th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
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.