Decorative Boxes
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Walnut, Cedar
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1890s American Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pottery
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Birch, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1880s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silk
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1890s German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Straw
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut, Burl
20th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1870s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Amboyna
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 17th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Walnut
Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1870s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Aluminum, Brass
1920s Congolese Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood
1990s Victorian Decorative Boxes
Shell
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bone
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
1880s English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Earthenware
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.