Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Shell
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Horn, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Laminate, Boxwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Oak
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Travertine, Stone, Metal, Brass
1910s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Resin, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Velvet
1910s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Felt, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Fabric
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Metal, Silver
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Plastic, Burl
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
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.