Decorative Boxes
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood, Macassar
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jade, Enamel, Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Shell, Felt, Wood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Copper, Enamel
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Amboyna
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Birch, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Oak
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.