Decorative Boxes
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass, Enamel
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 18th Century European Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Plywood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Formica
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1980s English International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Walnut
1930s Korean Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Softwood
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
19th Century Swiss Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Softwood
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Glass
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Other
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ebony
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1750s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
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.