Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century German Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Copper, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Felt, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Felt, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Metal
Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Boxes
Epoxy Resin
2010s French Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century German Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cocobolo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Talosel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel, Copper, Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
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.