Decorative Boxes
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Horn
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Lucite
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Opal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Steel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Agate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Abalone
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mirror
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Mirror, Smoked Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Tin
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome, Gold Leaf
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.