Decorative Boxes
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Copper, Steel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
1840s Belgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
19th Century Dutch Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Coral
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Agate
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Tin
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1990s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1790s Mongolian Islamic Antique Decorative Boxes
Jade, Silver
Late 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
1850s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Brass
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Bronze
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Russian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
18th Century Asian Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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.