Decorative Boxes
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Felt, Wood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Aluminum
19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Mid-19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
1960s Burmese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century British Industrial Decorative Boxes
Pine
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Stone, Agate, Travertine, Brass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Rattan
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Decorative Boxes
Leather, Textile
1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paint
Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Walnut, Fruitwood
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm, Fruitwood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Hardwood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Burl
20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century French International Style Decorative Boxes
Copper
1970s Italian International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Maple, Walnut
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Late 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
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.