Decorative Boxes
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
1990s Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Enamel
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Nickel
Early 20th Century Belgian Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Onyx, Brass
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Iron
Mid-20th Century Russian Empire Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Murano Glass
19th Century Primitive Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s French Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1970s English International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1860s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
19th Century Swiss Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Birch
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Zitan
Early 20th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1860s Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1950s Chinese Victorian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Tin
Mid-19th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Rosewood
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
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.