Decorative Boxes
Late 19th Century English Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Amethyst, Brass
20th Century German Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
2010s Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood, Ebony
19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1890s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Zebra Wood
19th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cedar
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper, Enamel
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Jade, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
1750s French Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal, Gold
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Pine
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
20th Century Belgian Gothic Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Horn, Sandalwood
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Boxwood
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Other
19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Papercord
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Onyx
1870s British Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
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.