Decorative Boxes
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Soapstone
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1990s Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
1790s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Birdseye Maple
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1770s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
1970s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Silver Plate
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
1970s French Space Age Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Paper
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Japanese British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Philippine Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
1990s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Oak
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Travertine, Stone, Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Shell
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Horn
1990s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Siena Marble
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Fabric
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Faux Leather
1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Plate, Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Shagreen Stingray
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.