Decorative Boxes
20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Decorative Boxes
Birch
Late 20th Century French International Style Decorative Boxes
Copper
2010s Decorative Boxes
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes
Chestnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen Stingray
20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century English Country Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Silver
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
1770s American American Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Late 19th Century European Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Plastic
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Plywood, Paper
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Stone
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Cotton
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Canvas
1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes
Chestnut
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Pine
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
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.