Decorative Boxes
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Teak
20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Moroccan Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Clay
1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Teak
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood
1770s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
1950s German Rococo Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Chestnut, Cedar
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Other
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Metal, Brass
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Beech
19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Other
20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper
Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
1890s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1910s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1840s Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Boxes
Spruce
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Walnut
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.