Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Decorative Boxes
Wood
1770s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
20th Century Cambodian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Copper
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Korean Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Tin
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
1770s British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Pewter
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1970s Greek Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Copper
Mid-20th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Boxwood, Cane
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Pine
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1990s Italian George III Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
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.