Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ebony
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Other
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1910s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1920s Adam Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Stone, Enamel, Brass, Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1910s French Baroque Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Copper
1920s Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass, Copper
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Metal
1910s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Sterling Silver
1950s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Belgian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Bone
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Oak
1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1910s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century European 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.