Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Nickel, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1960s Indian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Olive
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Jade, Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1860s Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Chrome
20th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1890s Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
1880s Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Burl
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Pine
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1880s English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
1840s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 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.