Decorative Boxes
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cocobolo, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Birch
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper, Enamel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1920s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Tin
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, 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.