Decorative Boxes
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1890s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Indian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Olive
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Horn, Sandalwood
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm, Cut Glass
1870s American Industrial Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
1820s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Onyx
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
1910s Japanese Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Stone, Metal, Silver Plate
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Onyx, Brass
20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Olive
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Straw, Lucite
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1940s Unknown Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, 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.