Decorative Boxes
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
2010s Indian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Sandstone
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
1990s German Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Wood
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Agate, Brass
1970s Swiss Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper, Ribbon
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Cocobolo, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1980s Italian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Plastic, Wood
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Agate, Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Agate, Brass
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Suede, Wood, Lacquer
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
1990s Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Cedar
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1990s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Marble
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1990s Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Cedar
2010s Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1980s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1990s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
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.