Decorative Boxes
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silk, Wood
1920s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bakelite
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1950s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cedar
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Rosewood
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s Austrian Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
1950s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Sycamore, Shagreen Stingray
1920s German Black Forest Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Copper, Metal
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s Russian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s British Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jade, Brass
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s American American Classical Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
1920s Japanese Meiji Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Leather
1920s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
1920s German Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Olive
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1950s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Chrome
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Birch
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1920s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.