Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
20th Century Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1920s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel
1930s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Swiss Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cement
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wire
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1940s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
1970s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
1930s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Velvet
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
1960s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 1900s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Paint
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Regency Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Antler, Wood
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Enamel
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.