Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1920s German Edwardian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass, Metal
16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Abalone
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
1940s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Malachite, Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century German Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1830s German Antique Decorative Boxes
Textile, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1950s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Indian Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Maple, Satinwood, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Birch, Pine
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
20th Century Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm, Glass
1790s Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Metal, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, 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.