Decorative Boxes
1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Leaf
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Coral
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
1890s French Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
18th Century English Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate, Gold
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Spelter
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Felt
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Silver
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Horn
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Lacquer
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak, Cork
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1920s Japanese Edo Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass, Nickel
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
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.