Decorative Boxes
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
2010s Danish Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold
2010s French Other Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
1910s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Glass
2010s Indian Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
2010s Indian Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Marble
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 2000s Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Cedar
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
1910s French Belle Époque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
2010s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Clay
Early 1900s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
1910s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, 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.