Decorative Boxes
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1790s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Plastic
Late 18th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
1970s Victorian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Late 20th Century Czech Decorative Boxes
Glass
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1990s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1770s Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Russian Hellenistic Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Copper
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Chrome
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Lucite
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Glass, Cut Glass, Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Coconut
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Burl
1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak, Burl
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Agate
Late 20th Century North American Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Adam Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Art Deco 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.