Decorative Boxes
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Formica, Wood, Teak, Plywood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Chrome
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Palisander, Rosewood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Earthenware
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ebony
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
20th Century Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Onyx
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Resin
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
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.