Decorative Boxes
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
20th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Paper
20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
1980s Italian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Silver, Brass, Copper
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1960s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Nickel
Early 20th Century Indian American Colonial Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Indian Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Onyx
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Palmwood
Late 19th Century European Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel
1830s Scandinavian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen Stingray
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1760s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Other Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Paper
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Sandalwood
19th Century French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Cane, Bakelite
17th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Lead
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ebony
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Steel, Gold Plate
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.