Decorative Boxes
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1970s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Formica
1970s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Late 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Indian American Colonial Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Russian Tribal Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Silver, Other
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1890s Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel
20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Birch, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1980s North American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paint
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Plywood
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes
Paper
1820s Indian Islamic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood, Holly
1930s Korean Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Copper
Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
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.