Decorative Boxes
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen Stingray
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Beech
Late 19th Century English Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s English Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Horn, Wood
Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
1980s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Empire Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Fur, Leather
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Suede, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
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.