Decorative Boxes
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Birch
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Plastic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cocobolo, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Teak
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Suede, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
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.