Decorative Boxes
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s French International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Burl
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Shell
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
20th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Metal
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes
Cedar
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1780s British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Oak
Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1880s Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Fabric
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
1960s Burmese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Korean Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Swiss Bohemian Antique Decorative Boxes
Boxwood
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
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.





