Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
1970s Italian George IV Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
1890s British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1960s Syrian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
20th Century Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Burl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1940s Mexican Industrial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Silk, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1870s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
16th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century French International Style Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Macassar
Early 1900s British Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s European Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Iron
1980s North American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paint
19th Century Indian Agra Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1850s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Rattan, Lucite
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Crocodile
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes
Cut Glass
1920s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Plexiglass
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
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.