Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Decorative Boxes
Tin
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Wood
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century German Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Tin
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper, Enamel
1970s English International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Nickel
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bakelite
Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Walnut
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass, Bronze
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1840s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak, Paper, Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
Mid-20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Country Decorative Boxes
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, 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.





