Decorative Boxes
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
1970s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood
1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Russian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s American Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
1960s American Baroque Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1700s Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
1950s German Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
1970s Italian Bohemian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
18th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s German Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s Danish Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
19th Century British Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood, Paint
1960s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
1920s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
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.