Decorative Boxes
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Pine
1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alpaca
20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Palmwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Pine
20th Century Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Burl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Softwood
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut, Cherry
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Iron
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Canvas
1890s French Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Papercord, Boxwood, Driftwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Copper
20th Century Syrian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 19th Century British Régence Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Pine
Early 19th Century Indian Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Sandalwood, Ivory
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Late 18th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
Mid-20th Century Indian Kashan Decorative Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Copper
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Syrian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wicker
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes
Chestnut
Late 18th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s British Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century English Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak, Paint
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
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.