Decorative Boxes
20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century French International Style Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
1990s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Lacquer
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
1970s French International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Onyx
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Antler, Sandalwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Pine
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Agate, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Straw, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Shell, Polyester
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Pine
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Suede, Animal Skin
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Boxes
Malachite
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Glass
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.