Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Decorative Boxes
Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Teak
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Other
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silk, Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
1830s German Antique Decorative Boxes
Textile, Wood
20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Malachite
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
20th Century Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Burl, Wood
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic, Wood
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Faience
Early 1800s Dutch Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Oak
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1990s Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Steel
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jade, Enamel, Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
1820s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
1820s Indian Islamic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Steel
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s French Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
2010s Italian 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.