Decorative Boxes
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Steel, Copper, Bronze
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ash
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome, Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Late 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Teak
1810s Scottish Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Lead
19th Century Indian Agra Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pewter
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1930s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Silver, Other
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Beech
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1950s German Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
18th Century British George II Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Georgian Decorative Boxes
Leather
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Metal
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.