Decorative Boxes
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Quartz, Metal, Silver Plate
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s American Campaign Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1970s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Unknown Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone
Late 18th Century English Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Earthenware
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass, Metal
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Late 18th Century British Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1770s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1780s Portuguese Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1780s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Sycamore
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.