Decorative Boxes
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Pine
20th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel, Steel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century European Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate
19th Century German Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Unknown Other Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Plexiglass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1860s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1880s French Romantic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
17th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
1740s Antique Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Lucite
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century English Country Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
1870s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
1890s German Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
1970s Italian Islamic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
1940s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1880s French Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
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.