Decorative Boxes
Mid-18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Fir
Mid-20th Century Finnish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s British Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Rosewood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-19th Century British Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Leather, Faux Leather, Paint
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 18th Century Burmese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut, Boxwood, Olive
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Softwood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Late 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fabric, Paper
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell, Silk, Paper
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Scandinavian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century South Asian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Reed, Elm, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
19th Century Indonesian Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Teak
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century South Asian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Pine
1780s Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
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.