Decorative Boxes
18th Century Asian Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Foil
Early 20th Century Other Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Paper
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sandalwood
19th Century French Charles X Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century New Zealand Decorative Boxes
Shell
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bentwood, Pine
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
Early 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Copper
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century British Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Sycamore
1830s Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Fabric
19th Century British Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Alabaster
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Enamel
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Fruitwood
1890s European Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sandalwood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Ash, Maple, Walnut
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Palmwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Metal
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell
1940s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
1910s Chinese Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
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.