Decorative Boxes
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Brass
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1860s English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Tin
1830s English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wicker
Early 18th Century European William and Mary Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Copper, Enamel
1960s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Amethyst, Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Shell, Alpaca
20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Plastic
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1910s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Steel
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century British Other Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Taisho Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass, Fruitwood, Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Amboyna
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.