Decorative Boxes
1920s Austrian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel, Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Thai Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1990s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Lucite
1890s Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
18th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Baroque Decorative Boxes
Iron
17th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century New Zealand Decorative Boxes
Shell
Mid-19th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Agate
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Colonial Revival Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Decorative Boxes
Kingwood, Oak
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Plastic
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Agate
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel, Copper, Enamel
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
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.