Decorative Boxes
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1880s Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Sycamore
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Canvas
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1970s Unknown Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Marble
1890s French Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Boxes
Malachite
20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Paper, Wood
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Malachite, Bronze
17th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1850s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Late 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century English Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century French Romantic Antique Decorative Boxes
Paint
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Hardwood
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1940s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Leather, Blown Glass, Paper
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.