Decorative Boxes
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1880s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Amboyna
Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Steel
1890s Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1890s Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Japonisme Decorative Boxes
Plastic
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Copper, Enamel
1960s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
1930s Korean Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
1810s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Marble
1910s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Plastic
Late 19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1860s English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Tin
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Shell, Alpaca
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century English Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1840s English William IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Birch, Mahogany
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
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.