Decorative Boxes
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Hide, Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Jade, Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Qing Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Porphyry, Bronze
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Paper, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Russian Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 18th Century Burmese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1810s French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1880s European Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Reed, Elm, Lacquer
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.