Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Canvas
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Enamel, Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Mid-20th Century German Moorish Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Tin
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Canvas
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Stone, Agate, Travertine, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1870s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Algerian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Onyx, Marble
1870s British Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Tin
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
18th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
Late 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
1950s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
17th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Other
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Boxes
Wood
1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Teak
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Decorative Boxes
Kingwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Steel, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Tin
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Burl
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Marble, Metal
1980s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jacaranda, Mahogany, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic 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.