Decorative Boxes
1960s Belgian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Carbon Fiber
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stone
1990s Danish Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1910s Edwardian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
1890s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Soapstone
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Ormolu
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery, Majolica, Earthenware, Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1950s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Plastic
1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Softwood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
1970s North American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1880s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Algerian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century African Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Other
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
19th Century American Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s European Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Leather, Walnut
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stoneware, Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Brass
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.