Decorative Boxes
1840s Scandinavian Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Velvet
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1890s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1830s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1890s French Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1770s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel, Iron
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Glass, Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Other, Enamel, Gold Plate
19th Century Belgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1840s Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood
1870s American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm, Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1890s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century German Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Limestone
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century German Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel, Iron
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
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.