Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1920s German Edwardian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s Spanish Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Ironstone
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 1900s Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel, Brass
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s German Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Maple
1910s Dutch Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Copper
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Ebony, Macassar
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Cherry, Yew
Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1910s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Pottery
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Maple
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
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.