Decorative Boxes
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1770s British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
1960s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Birch, Pine
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ebony
1950s Brazilian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1920s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Sterling Silver
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 1900s Indian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1860s French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Metallic Thread
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s French Industrial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Abalone
1770s Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Onyx, Marble
1960s Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Papercord
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1820s Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
18th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Decorative Boxes
Birch
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1910s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
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.