Decorative Boxes
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bakelite
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
1940s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1930s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1960s Swiss Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cement
1910s English Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Decorative Boxes
Leather, Textile
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Paint
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
20th Century French Regency Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1970s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wire
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1960s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Platinum
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Antler, Wood
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Enamel
20th Century American George III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper, Ribbon
Mid-19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
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.