Decorative Boxes
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Ash, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century Turkish Balkan Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
1830s German Antique Decorative Boxes
Textile, Wood
1890s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Steel
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
1890s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Opal, Nickel
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Japonisme Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
1910s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver Plate
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century European Other Decorative Boxes
Silver, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Boxes
Rubber
Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
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.