Decorative Boxes
Mid-18th Century German Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
1970s Italian International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Composition
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
1890s French Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1890s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Decorative Boxes
Leather, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Gold
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1940s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paint
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
1850s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Ceramic
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Hardwood
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Baize, Silk
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ceramic
1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alpaca
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
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.





