Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Brazilian British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Glass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Straw
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1890s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Bronze
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Shell
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Faux Leather
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Macassar
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1970s English International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
2010s French Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century British Régence Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
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.