Decorative Boxes
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Onyx
20th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
20th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
1930s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Iron
1990s American Classical Decorative Boxes
Leather
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Slag Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Spelter
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Wood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wicker
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
2010s Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Brass
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
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.





