Decorative Boxes
2010s Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Shagreen Stingray
1940s Portuguese Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Delft
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1990s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Nickel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Marble
1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
1890s German Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1940s Dutch Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1990s British Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
1860s German Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
1820s American Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Walnut, Birch
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Late 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
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.