Decorative Boxes
1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood
2010s Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel, Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Malachite, Brass
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Zebra Hide
20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1890s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes
Steel
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
1960s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble, Brass
20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Silver, Copper
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
Early 1900s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Textile, Wood
2010s Swedish Decorative Boxes
Birch, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Gold, 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.