Decorative Boxes
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1930s English Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1970s Italian George IV Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s German Jugendstil Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Leather, Blown Glass, Paper
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Cocobolo
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1820s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
1770s British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
20th Century European Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s French Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Nickel
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1920s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Tin
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Brass
20th Century German Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Steel, Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1990s American Classical Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1780s British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
1980s French Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Fabric
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco 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.








