Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Philippine Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper
1810s French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Boxes
Nickel
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
1990s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
20th Century European Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Horn, Wood
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Metal, Brass
20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold Leaf, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Palmwood
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1990s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1980s North American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Wood
2010s Korean Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Onyx
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Foil
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
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.