Decorative Boxes
1860s Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1890s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Metal
1920s French Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
1820s French Charles X Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Wood
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Horn, Sandalwood
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Softwood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Zebra Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Boxwood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
18th Century French Primitive Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1920s Austrian Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Enamel
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Teak
20th Century Mexican Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes
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.