Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ash, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Steel
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1920s Russian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Thai Modern Decorative Boxes
Faux Leather
18th Century European Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
1820s Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Giltwood
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1980s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Papercord, Boxwood, Driftwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Gold
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Felt, Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass, Copper
19th Century Italian Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes
Agate, Silver
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Shell, Wood
19th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Slag Glass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Shell
Late 20th Century Korean Campaign Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Oak
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1920s German Black Forest Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
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.





