Decorative Boxes
1830s Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Decorative Boxes
Shell
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1910s Japanese Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1990s Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Syrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1860s English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Tin
1820s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
1870s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Ash, Maple, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass, Elm
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
1950s German Rococo Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Tin
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Zinc
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Other, Iron
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wicker
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
1940s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Palisander, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass, Cut Glass, Mahogany
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.