Decorative Boxes
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1990s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate, Marble, Silver
1910s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1880s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
1960s Indian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Olive
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Faux Leather
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1950s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1830s French Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1850s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Teak
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Syrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
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.