Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silk
Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Leather, Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Early 20th Century Central American Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Steel
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Stone, Enamel, Brass, Iron
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Other
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold
1920s Adam Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Jade, Enamel
1910s French Baroque Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1910s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Greek Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Tin
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Metal
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes
Silver
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.