Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1810s Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Wood
Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Leather
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 18th Century European William and Mary Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Shell, Felt, Wood
Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1990s American Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1940s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Brass
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
2010s French Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
1820s Russian Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1830s Italian Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
20th Century British Other Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Multi-gemstone
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel, Metal
Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 17th Century German Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Teak, Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Burl
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Silver
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass, Wood
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass, Fruitwood, Rosewood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak
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.