Decorative Boxes
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Agate, Metal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 1900s Central American Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1980s English Classical Roman Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1920s Asian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
1990s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Lacquer
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Cane, Bakelite
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1970s Unknown Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Marble
1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Felt, Wood
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
17th Century English Jacobean Antique Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Softwood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
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.