Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1880s British Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
Paper
19th Century Swiss Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
16th Century Korean Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1940s German Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Syrian Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1820s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew, Burl
20th Century Empire Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Paper
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1750s Mexican Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Stone, Quartz
19th Century Swiss Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Maple, Satinwood, Burl
1880s Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1950s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Straw
1920s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Other
1940s Unknown Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
1960s Belgian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
19th Century Czech Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Metal
Early 18th Century European Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Silver
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Horn, Walnut
1830s Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Copper
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Felt, Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
2010s French Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
17th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Kingwood
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Steel
Mid-19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
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.