Decorative Boxes
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1920s French Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood, Paper
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
20th Century German Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Tin
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
19th Century Czech Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Boxwood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
1750s Norwegian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
1970s Korean Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Vermeil, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1860s Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Walnut
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art 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.