Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Decorative Boxes
Shell
1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Wood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Spelter
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Pewter
2010s Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1920s French Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1860s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Copper, Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1950s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
2010s Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Classical Greek Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1770s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Other
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Enamel
20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling 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.