Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Shell
Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Zinc
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1910s Japanese Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s Moroccan Islamic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s European Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
1920s German Black Forest Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver
1950s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Wood
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Islamic Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Metallic Thread
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Resin
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Copper
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century American Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Spelter
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1910s German Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Softwood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
1920s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Plywood, Paper
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ebony
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
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.