Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Leather
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Majolica
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Macassar
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1990s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Lacquer
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century European Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Burl
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Shell, Polyester
Late 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1940s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
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.