Decorative Boxes
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Shell, Polyester
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Shell
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Cut Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Granite, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Malachite
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
2010s Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
1890s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1930s English Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1860s French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1890s Austrian Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1860s Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Antler, Sandalwood
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1960s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Iron
20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Softwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper, Enamel
1960s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Shell
1890s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Decorative Boxes
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
19th Century Irish Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver, Brass
18th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel
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.