Decorative Boxes
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century Argentine Decorative Boxes
Silver
18th Century French Primitive Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
1990s Victorian Decorative Boxes
Shell
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
Early 20th Century French Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
2010s German Regency Revival Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s German Black Forest Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Nickel
1970s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1950s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1770s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1950s German Rococo Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bakelite, Walnut
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Chestnut, Cedar
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Pewter
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Other
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Steel
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Faience
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
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.