Decorative Boxes
1990s Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Cedar
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cocobolo, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1990s Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Cedar
1980s Italian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Chinese Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Industrial Decorative Boxes
Leather
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1980s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Suede, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Teak
Late 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1990s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1990s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Marble, Brass
1780s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Asian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Brass
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Rattan
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood, Burl
Late 18th Century Italian Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Leather
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Silver
1990s Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century Japanese French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
1990s British Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone, Pearwood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Philippine Vintage 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.