Decorative Boxes
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Boxwood, Mahogany
20th Century British Other Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Decorative Boxes
Birch
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1860s German Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1830s Italian Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
18th Century German Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1970s Italian George IV Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Ormolu
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 17th Century German Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century German Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Silver Plate
1970s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Late 20th Century Asian Modern Decorative Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1830s Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 20th Century Russian Tribal Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
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.