Decorative Boxes
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Jade, Sterling Silver
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Decorative Boxes
Kingwood, Oak
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Cut Glass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1860s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
19th Century Zanzibari Moorish Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Tin
1890s European Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
2010s Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Earthenware
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
1890s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Rosewood
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Indonesian Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Teak
Early 2000s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Carrara Marble
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Copper, Steel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
1820s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
1870s French Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
1840s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Composition
2010s Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
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.