Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Bronze
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Early 20th Century French Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Paper
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1930s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Bronze
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
1870s British Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1930s French Industrial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood, Bentwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Marble, Brass
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century Syrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Felt
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1770s American American Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Cork
20th Century Thai Louis XIV Decorative Boxes
Stone, Malachite
20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Late 20th Century Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Burl
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Quartz, Metal, Silver Plate
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Malachite
20th Century American Primitive Decorative Boxes
Cherry
20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
1940s Portuguese Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Delft
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Metal
1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
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.