Decorative Boxes
1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone
Early 1900s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
1940s Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Lapis Lazuli
Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Brass
1920s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1780s British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pottery
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
1770s British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
1820s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s Indonesian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Swiss Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1680s English Charles II Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Bronze
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.





