Decorative Boxes
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Malachite, Brass
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1860s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver, Metal, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Moorish Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Tin
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood, Holly
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Terracotta
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
19th Century Swiss Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Shell, Alpaca
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
1870s American Industrial Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Pewter
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver
Mid-18th Century Scottish George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Early 1900s Central American Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century English High Victorian Antique 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.