Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1960s Czech Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Swiss Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pine
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wicker
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s German Edwardian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Burl, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Early 20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass, Acrylic
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1990s Japanese Decorative Boxes
Glass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Paper
1990s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
Early 1800s Dutch Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Oak
1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver Plate
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.