Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Agate, Gold Plate
19th Century Indonesian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Britannia Standard Silver
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Milk Glass
17th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Dutch Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Carbon Fiber
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1960s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1870s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
20th Century European Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Decorative Boxes
Shell, Glass
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass, Cut Glass, Mahogany
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
2010s Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1880s Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Burl
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.