Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Tin
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Agate
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Resin, Walnut
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Metal
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Metal
1860s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1830s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Horn
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Onyx
17th Century European Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1910s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
20th Century American Native American Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1890s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1910s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
19th Century Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
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.