Decorative Boxes
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Antler, Sandalwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Polish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Metal
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Murano Glass
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 18th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1890s Portuguese Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wicker
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Fabric
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Tin
1940s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Oak
2010s Decorative Boxes
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
1870s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 19th Century French Romantic Antique Decorative Boxes
Paint
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Faience
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Syrian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Metallic Thread
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
17th Century English Jacobean Antique Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
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.