Decorative Boxes
1980s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Sycamore
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1990s Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
Late 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Felt, Yew
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1780s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Late 20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Paper
1970s French Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Straw
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Cedar
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Marble
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1980s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Plastic, Wood
1990s Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Cedar
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.