Decorative Boxes
1950s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1790s European Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s French Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1780s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1780s American Chippendale Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood, Walnut
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Late 18th Century Swiss Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1790s English Sheraton Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1790s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1950s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
1950s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
Late 18th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Metal
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak, Burl
Late 18th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1950s British Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1790s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Pearwood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Paint, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1780s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1770s English Antique Decorative Boxes
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Clay
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
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.