Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
1780s British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes
Chestnut
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Metallic Thread
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood
Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wicker
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Olive
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Burl
19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1940s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Steel, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
Early 19th Century Russian Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Foil
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Sheet Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 19th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
2010s Decorative Boxes
Leather
1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone
Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Cedar
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Aluminum
19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Shagreen Stingray
Mid-19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel, Other, Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
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.