Decorative Boxes
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Algerian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Rosewood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cocobolo
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Other
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Brass
Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shell, Amboyna
19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1930s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Shell
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Canvas
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Birch, Pine
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
20th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Agate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Shell
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1990s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s French International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century British Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern 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.