Decorative Boxes
1990s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Glass, Wood
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Quartz, Metal, Silver Plate
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Coral
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Birch
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Steel
1960s English Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Thai Modern Decorative Boxes
Faux Leather
1940s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s French Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Earthenware
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Carrara Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Resin
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass, Metal
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Palisander, Rosewood
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
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.