Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Composition
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
1940s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Earthenware
1980s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Plastic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ebony
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Horn
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Thread, Wood
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Clay
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s Taiwanese Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Giltwood
1960s European Industrial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Mirror
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.