Decorative Boxes
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Shagreen Stingray
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Metal
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plexiglass
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1770s American American Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian George IV Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Indian Tribal Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1990s Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stone
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Metal, Silver Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel, Copper, Aluminum
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Straw, Oak, Wicker, Lucite
1990s American Native American Decorative Boxes
Bentwood, Cedar
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Shell
1970s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pine
1970s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Shell
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Steel
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.