Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel
20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Leaf
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bakelite
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Cork, Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic, Rattan, Straw
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Lucite, Acrylic, Resin, Rattan, Cane
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Nutwood, Mirror
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Alabaster, Marble
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jacaranda
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome, Brass, Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ebony
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Nickel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Copper
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Teak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Mirror, Talosel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Cane, Bakelite
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.