Decorative Boxes
1930s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Tin
1820s Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Paint
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 17th Century European Louis XIV Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Zinc
1910s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1880s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1960s Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pine
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal, Iron
1880s Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Macassar
1950s Italian Empire Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Tin, Copper, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Coral, Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble, Stone
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble
19th Century French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Marble
1880s Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Metal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1880s Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
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.