Decorative Boxes
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century German Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s German Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Nickel, Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1970s Greek Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Agate, Stone, Metal
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Other
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Other
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
20th Century Indian Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s South African Modern Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Copper, Brass
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Parchment Paper
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Silver Plate
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Pottery
2010s Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver
20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Stainless Steel
20th Century Mexican Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Paint
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Other
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Edwardian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
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.