Decorative Boxes
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plexiglass
2010s French Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Industrial Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Other Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Stone, Travertine
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1990s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
2010s Brazilian Other Decorative Boxes
Stone
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Sheet Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1970s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Teak
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Unknown Decorative Boxes
Malachite
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Sheet Metal
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Mexican Decorative Boxes
Lava
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
2010s African Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Onyx
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
Late 20th Century Japanese French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble
1980s Philippine Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Tapestry, Wood
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Brass
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Wood, Tapestry
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.