Decorative Boxes
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ebony
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Tin
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Birch
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bakelite
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1790s European Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Zebra Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Tin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Shell
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel, Metal
20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Agate, Brass
1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Jade, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Tin
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Silver, Copper
1820s American Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Faux Leather
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Shell
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bakelite, Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 18th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Stone, Jade, Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Beech
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Straw, Beech
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Straw
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.