Decorative Boxes
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Silver
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Decorative Boxes
Paper
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
1880s Swiss Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Faux Leather
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Belgian Gothic Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1880s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
19th Century German Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
1930s Russian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
2010s Swiss Decorative Boxes
Steel
15th Century and Earlier European Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Walnut, Cedar
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s North American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ebony
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
1770s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
2010s Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Horn
19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
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.