Decorative Boxes
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell
1980s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Reed, Mahogany
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Leather, Hardwood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Metal
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plexiglass
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Marble
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Chrome
1980s North American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
Late 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plexiglass
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s European Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Asian Modern Decorative Boxes
Paper
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Macassar
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1990s North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
1970s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porphyry, Pewter
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Boxes
Beech, Paint
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble
1990s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Quartz, Metal, Silver Plate
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.