Decorative Boxes
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s American Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Resin
1930s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Indian American Colonial Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Zinc
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate, Marble, Silver
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
1760s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen Stingray
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Paper
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Silver, Brass, Copper
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Nickel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1960s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Palmwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern 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.