Decorative Boxes
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Formica
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Sandalwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
19th Century French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1980s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Birch, Pine
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1760s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Oak
1870s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Teak
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century British Other Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Multi-gemstone
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 2000s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shell, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Beech
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1890s Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1960s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1820s Russian Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone
1890s Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
1890s Austrian Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Terracotta
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver Plate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Decorative Boxes
Fabric
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.