Decorative Boxes
1970s Italian George IV Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1920s Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Spanish Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1910s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel, Copper, Aluminum
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Straw, Oak, Wicker, Lucite
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Silk, Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 1900s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1920s Italian Futurist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s American Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Resin
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Thai Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Turkish Decorative Boxes
Velvet
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
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.