Decorative Boxes
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s German Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Plywood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1920s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Other
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
Early 20th Century French Romantic Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Silver
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Leather
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Brass
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron
1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
18th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Tôle
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Central American Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
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.