Decorative Boxes
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Stone, Enamel, Brass, Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel, Steel
1970s European Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Steel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Steel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Steel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel, Steel
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Zinc
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
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.