Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jade, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Straw
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Plywood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Felt
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1890s French Rococo Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
Early 20th Century English International Style Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1930s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century American Primitive Decorative Boxes
Cherry
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Tin
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Zanzibari Moorish Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
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.