Decorative Boxes
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Horn
Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone
1890s German Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
20th Century Indian Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
1950s Czech Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
1980s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Precious Stone
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
19th Century Czech Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Cambodian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
1910s French Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bakelite
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1970s German Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Jade, Brass
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Nickel, Brass
19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1980s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
18th Century Welsh Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Colombian Modern Decorative Boxes
Natural Fiber
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Thai Modern Decorative Boxes
Faux Leather
Late 19th Century Canadian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1830s English William IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Leather, Zebra Hide
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
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.