Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1990s Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 20th Century German Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Aluminum
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Rock Crystal
1980s North American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Metal, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Fabric
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass, Cut Glass, Mahogany
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
1880s European Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century British Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery, Stoneware
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Russian Empire Decorative Boxes
Brass
1810s Russian Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
2010s Colombian Modern Decorative Boxes
Natural Fiber
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Shell
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Zebra Hide
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1970s Philippine Modern Vintage 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.