Decorative Boxes
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Tin
1890s Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Steel, Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1980s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Decorative Boxes
Iron
1930s French Belle Époque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s American Rococo Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Boxes
Copper
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ebony
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Decorative Boxes
Copper
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Late 20th Century Korean Campaign Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Early 1800s Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
1920s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Tin
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass
Late 20th Century Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1820s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Crystal
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1920s French Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s Japanese Taisho Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Cedar
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Antler
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, 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.








