Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
1870s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s Swiss Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood, Paper
1880s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Glass, Cut Glass, Wood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other
1850s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood
2010s Australian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1860s French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
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.