Decorative Boxes
1780s American Chippendale Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood, Walnut
1880s Swiss Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Foil
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Foil
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1810s Scottish Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Lead
1850s Russian Baltic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Lead
1850s English William IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1810s American American Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Poplar, Walnut
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
1810s English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
1820s American Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1810s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1820s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
1780s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1780s English Chippendale Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1970s Swiss Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Satinwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
1910s American Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1780s English Chippendale Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1780s English Hepplewhite Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
1780s English Hepplewhite Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Foil
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Foil
1810s English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
1780s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Lead
1810s English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1780s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Foil
1810s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass
1810s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, 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.