Decorative Boxes
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Laminate, Boxwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Tin
1770s Danish George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1950s Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Ukrainian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
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.