Decorative Boxes
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Copper
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
1980s North American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paint
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Burl
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Ash, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Oak
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Enamel
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Faience
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak
18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silk, Wood, Paint
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
1850s Hungarian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Tortoise Shell
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Malachite, Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone
20th Century American Shaker Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Decorative Boxes
Fabric
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Granite, Aluminum
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
2010s German Regency Revival Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Russian Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
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.