Decorative Boxes
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Epoxy Resin, Maple
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
2010s Thai Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Silver Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Lucite, Acrylic, Resin, Rattan, Cane
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Cork, Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic, Rattan, Straw
2010s Russian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Marble
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Animal Skin
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Paper, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1990s Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
2010s French Other Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.