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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Mid Century Modern Carole Stupell Lucite Ice Bucket
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Carole Stupell Lucite Ice Bucket
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lucite
$1,260 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mexican abalone inlaid box with hinged lid, c. 1960
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Hinged lid rectangular box in abalone and alpaca metal with a mahogany inner liner. The lid features a piano hinge lid and the exterior of the box is inlaid with squares of contrasti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Pink and Purple Sea Shell Encrusted Hinged Box with Purple Velvet Interior
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elevate your space with this exceptionally rare vintage seashell box, a true testament to artisanal craftsmanship and natural beauty. Adorned with a curated arrangement of hand-selected seashells in soft lavenders, rose-pinks, creams, and ivory, this one-of-a-kind coastal treasure box evokes the romance of old-world seaside glamour.
Likely crafted in the mid-20th century, this shell-encrusted jewelry box features a charming domed lid and intricate shell mosaic work—making it a standout addition to any vintage coastal decor, cottagecore aesthetic, or grandmillennial interior. Whether styled on a vanity, nestled into a bookshelf, or offered as a luxurious gift, this box blends nostalgia with natural elegance.
Key Features:
Authentic vintage seashell trinket box, circa 1950s–1970s
Completely handmade using real seashells, no two alike
Gorgeous palette of pastel shells: mauve, blush, ivory, taupe
Functional hinged lid and purple velvet-lined interior
Ideal for jewelry storage, keepsakes, or as an heirloom gift
Excellent vintage condition with rich patina and natural wear
Styling Ideas:
Style atop a Louis XV bombe chest...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Fitz and Floyd Spotted Dogs Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Fitz and Floyd, a charming porcelain Dalmation trinket box, dating to 1985.
Two yellow and black spotted dogs sit atop an oval, green glazed lidded box with metal bracing.
The...
Category
1980s American International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked
A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Figured Coromandel Brass Box / Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique brass bound coromandel Victorian Gothic Revival casket by Parkins and Gotto, 24 & 25 Oxford Street, London, circa 1860...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Michael Elkan Box in Live Edge Maple Burl American Craft Movement 1980s
Located in Meer, VAN
Michael Elkan Box in Live Edge Maple Burl American Craft Movement 1980s
This is a truly wonderful trinket or jewelry box in maple burl made by renowned American Craft Movement wood ...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Materials
Maple, Burl
Hand-Carved Organic Wooden Box with Lid, France, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful organically shaped Mid-Century hand-carved wooden lidded storage or jewelry box, crafted in France during the 1950s. It is in very good original, unrestored condition. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large tramp art box with lid and brass handle, folk art object made of layered pieces of gold, partly gold colored, from the late first half of the 20th century.
Beautiful form of f...
Category
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
George III 'Mansion' Form Bottle Caddy or Tabletop Cellarette, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A rare and exquisite circa 1780 English, possibly Irish, George III period bottle caddy or tabletop cellarette in the form of a two-storey ashlar Palladian mansion house, the boxwood...
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Soviet Russian Fedoskino Hand Painted Golden Autumn Landscape Lacquer box
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality Fedoskino soviet era hand painted lacquer box, Golden Autumn, artist signed
20th Century
Depicting an idyllic autumn landscape with a romantic bridge over a still stre...
Category
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Italian Navy Blue and Gold Lidded Round Box Candy Dish, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Italian navy and gold round lidded box. The dark blue shade contrasts beautifully with the gold ribbed accents along the sides and on the finial. The size makes this piece ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
International Silver Vintage Velvet Heart Ring Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Silver Plate Velvet Heart Ring Box
4.5 x 4 x 2
maker stamped International Silver Company
Vintage unrestored condition marks and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine Vintage Large French Polished Santos Mahogany Satinwood Folding Chess Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Substantial Decorative French Polished Well Grained Dark Santos Mahogany and Boxwood Folding Chess Set of outstanding quality, good weight and s...
Category
Late 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Medium Size Enameled Metal Hefty Utility Bins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium sized multi-color enameled metal stacking utility bins in original condition with visible patina and wear. Mostly in shades of gray, brown and blue...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Meiji Period Imari Gourd Shaped Box with Moth Handle, by Fukagawa
By Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji Period Imari Gourd-Shaped Box with Moth Handle, by Fukagawa
Japan, circa 1900s
Fukagawa Porcelain, Established in 1894
A rare and exquisite Meiji Period Imari Gourd-Shaped Bo...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$544 Sale Price
20% Off
Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays.
Our pieces are made...
Category
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Set of Three Spanish Church Alms Boxes Wall Decoration, 18th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Boxes, Spain, 18th century.
Polychromed wooden Church Collection offering donation money boxes as wall decorations.
Beautiful wall decoration comprised of three wall hanging collection / doation money boxes. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels.
Each one has a different design. All three create a colorful set displayed together.
Rare find.
Provenance: Private collection.
On sale as a set.
Measures:
Religious woman: 45 cm H x 26 cm W x 21 cm D
Saints Box: 33 cm H x 37 cm W x 14 cm D
Blue Box:46 cm H x 31,5 cm W x 14 cm D
Poor box...
Category
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Pine
Beautiful Moorish Syrian or Asian Inlaid Inlay Wood Box Storage Chest Trunk
Located in Studio City, CA
Stunning mosaic, geometric design, and gorgeous craftsmanship. This work is made of beautiful dark wood and shell and/or bone inlay. The iron handles are also a nice touch. A genuine...
Category
20th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
GUCCI Porcelain Box with Mystic Cat Print
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare GUCCI heart-shaped pink Richard Ginori decorative porcelain box with the Mystic Cat print on the lid and black trim / made in Italy
A printed detail at the interior adds a speci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Bronze Box in Style of Luigi XVI
Located in Calenzano, FI
Clear crystal box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated gold finish and the semiprecious stones (Malachite). The c...
Category
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Malachite, Bronze
Italian Mid Century Wooden Box in Pine by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Italian mid century wooden and decorative case box designed by Mario Ceroli from the "Mobili della Valle" series produced by Poltronova Italy, 1977. This small box is a uni...
Category
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Art Nouveau Majolica Barbotine Box Jar Pheasant on Basket by Sarreguemines
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A hand-painted majolica lidded jar / box or tureen in the shape of a pheasant hen sitting on a basket, made by Sarreguemines around 1900. This beau...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
Mexican Silverplate Box in Owl Shape
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Mexican Silverplate Box in Owl Shape. Fantastic patina.
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Japanese Decorative Secret Puzzle Trick Box Wood Inlay
Mt Fuji Floral
1.75 h x 4.5 w x 3.25
Original vintage, refer to images.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Majolica Trompe L'oeil Chestnut Tureen Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Majolica chestnut tureen signed Sarreguemines.
rare Bag trompe L'oeil.
Category
1890s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Art Deco straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to French designer Jean Michel Frank. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape is stunni...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Straw
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era covered enamel brass kogo or box for incense. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The box is enameled with polychrome floral and foliage pat...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
$375 Sale Price
50% Off
Bohemian Enamelled Loetz White Tango Glass Box and Cover by Dagobert Peche
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Rare white tango box and cover by Loetz enameled with black stylized flowers and black feet and lid finial designed by Dagobert Peche c.1915.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
$756 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Alpaca Silvered Jewellery Box, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Alpaca silvered jewellery box, Vienna, around 1950s.
Polished and stove enamalled.
Category
1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Alpaca
Tronador Square Blue Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Onyx
$1,584 / item
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of Chinese silverware.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box has a plain rectangular form.
The surface of the body is encompassed with exceptional chased oriental Chinese dragon designs amidst clouds, all on a matte background; each panel bears a plain and unembellished border.
This antique silver box is fitted with a hinged silver cover, bearing a continuation of cloud ornamentation to the side panels.
The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with two further dragon designs accented with impressive emanating whiskers, incorporating a circular vacant cartouche to the centre.
By virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions.
The box features a solid silver base which is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature hallmarks; a solid silver base is a sign of quality.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese box...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Black Buffalo Horn Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative trinket keepsake box adorned with convex black buffalo heat set tiles. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Horn, Wood
19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box from Hälsingland, Northern Sweden.
Oval box with lid.
Originalpainted with nice patina after several hundred years of use.
Beautifully pain...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Triangle Art Deco Mahogany Wood Trinket Decor Box with Geometric Design
Located in Toronto, CA
This exquisite Art Deco mahogany trinket box is a rare and elegant find. With its deep, rich color and sleek geometric design, it embodies the tim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
$142 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Rare 15th Century Venetian Casket Former Dr. Albert Figdor Collection
Located in Doha, QA
This exceptional 15th-century Venetian painted casket is a rare example of early decorative art from the late Medieval to early Renaissance period in the Republic of Venice, Italy. H...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Tray with Brass Accent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary ebonized tray by Vincent Pocsik
Carved walnut tray with ebonized finish.
Natural food safe oil and wax finish.
Vincent Pocsik finds the balance between old and ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Sea Green Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury.
A study in subtle opulence, this artisan-crafted decorative box is wr...
Category
2010s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Extra large Tessellated Travertine and Marble box by Maitland Smith.
The hinged Travertine box is complemented by a burgundy border with brass inlays,
The box sits on br...
Category
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Egg style Faberge Aquamarine Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg on tripod engraved in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent enamel on fire on guilloché, Russian Empire style inspired by the eggs of Carl Fabergé late 19th century, early 20th...
Category
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Engraved Chinese Brass Box with Carved Nephrite White Jade Lid
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Antique carved nephrite white jade from a ruyi, mounted to the hinged lid of a conforming brass box. The inside of the lid and outer surfaces are engraved with propitious symbols.
C...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Jade, Brass
$1,960 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Cristal Candy Box, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Crystal Candy Box realized in Germany in 1970s.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box with 24 Karat Gold Flecks and Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning and angular square shaped, hand-blown Murano glass box is a treasure to behold. Handcrafted on the historic island of Murano, this box exemplifies the artistry and skil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have an impressive antique Regency (1811-1820) Mahogany & Rosewood Brass inlaid campaign writing slope box with a side drawer and multiple hidden internal compartments and dr...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Silver Plated Ostrich Egg Box Attributed to Elkington & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English silver plated ostrich egg box, attributed to Elkington & Co.
In three parts, the silver plated lid with Acanthus leaf handle, the silver rimed egg, and the grap...
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE VANITY CASE/COMPACT
A beautiful and good-quality piece made from silver, which has been enamelled on the exterior to imitate malachite. The clasp features a stylised carved...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Coral, Silver, Enamel
Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional large wooden case from the Victorian era, circa 1880s. Made from pine with raised and burled panels. Features a marquetry inlay top showcasing a bird within a flowerin...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine, Burl
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
Wedgwood Black Basalt Gold Egyptian Revival Jewelry Box
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A vintage English Wedgwood Egyptian revival matte black basalt and gold jewelry box, circa 1970s, England. This matte black basalt stoneware box has a g...
Category
20th Century English Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
1960 Coca Cola Wooden Crate
Located in Pasadena, CA
Step back in time with this authentic 1960 Coca-Cola wooden crate, a true piece of Americana history. Crafted from sturdy wood with original metal-reinforced corners, this crate prou...
Category
20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Travertine Marble & Resin Stack Sphere Sculptures by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our stack sphere sculptures can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, bookshelf, console etc. Their warm hue and curved lines add the right amount of visual interest without overwhelming additional decor. The mix of marble and resin make an incredible combo, a mix that is modern, fun and harmonious. You can place the small sphere on top of the big one or you can separate them and create a new piece.
They are sold by set of two in different sizes.
Material: travertine marble and traslucid brown with marbled brown resin
Measurements:
Small: Travertine sphere...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Travertine
19th C Antique Chess Set Game Regency Shape with 96mm Kings in Pine Lidded Box
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good and complete handmade, hardwood chess set game of 32 pieces in a handmade pine box with a sliding lid, which we date to the turn of the 19th Century, Circa 1900.
...
Category
Late 19th Century British Régence Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Spanish Church Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Nun Detail, 18th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM BOX, Spain, 18th century.
Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration.
This alms box is made of pine wood painted in terracotta hues. A nun carved ornamentation decorates the top.
Wall hanging collection / donation money box. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Interesting to be used as key box or key cabinet or as wall decoration
Rare find.
Provenance: Private collection.
No key avaliable.
Overall Measures:
45 cm H x 26 cm W x 21 cm D
Poor box...
Category
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Pine
19C Irish Coromandel Wood Campaign Decanter Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING 19C Irish Coromandel Wood Campaign Decanter Box.
STUNNING mid-Victorian Decanter box from circa 1860-1880.
Made in Dublin...
Category
19th Century Irish Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Brass
$4,250 / set
Moroccan Moorish Middle Eastern Large Inlaid Wood Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box
Located in Studio City, CA
Stunning mosaic design, this intricate wood box is made from multiple micro pieces of wood with some possible bone inlays. Gorgeous craftsmanship. A true work of art.
Would be a g...
Category
20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century French Gold Box with Enamel and Miniature Portrait
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING Early 19C French Gold Box with Enamel and Miniature Portrait.
Box made with brass but has been plated with 18ct Gold with beau...
Category
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Faux False Library Keepsake Book Box 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century faux book box by Maitland Smith. Wooden box crafted to resemble a row of leather bound books with elegant gilt pages and stamped lettering. Features two "hidden" fl...
Category
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany Smart & Modern American Sterling Silver Desk Box
Located in New York, NY
Smart and Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with slight overhang. Stylish Midcentury design. Fully...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Turquoise Opaline Rectangular box with Brass Mounts, France Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking pale turquoise or Robin's Egg Blue color. The polished glass is mounted with finely detailed gold bronze hardware, adding ele...
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
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.