Decorative Boxes
1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Gold
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Thread, Wood
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.