Decorative Boxes
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Fabric
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jade, Enamel, Silver
19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
Late 20th Century French International Style Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Mirror
1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
Late 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Rock Crystal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1960s European Industrial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Thread, Wood
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Teak
Mid-20th Century Scottish Rustic Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-17th Century German Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Cedar
Early 1900s European Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Birch
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
Early 20th Century Thai Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Birch, Pine
1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
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.