Decorative Boxes
Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1950s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Plastic
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Coral
2010s Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell, Silk, Paper
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1760s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass, Nickel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century German Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Silver Plate
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Maple
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1830s Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass
1920s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Bronze
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
19th Century Syrian Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sandalwood
Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
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.