Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century Turkish Balkan Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Early 20th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Tin
1920s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Metal
1910s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Sterling Silver
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1910s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1910s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel, Chrome
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 1900s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1920s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century German Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Kashan Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Other Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century Spanish Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
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.