Decorative Boxes
1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century Burmese Other Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Shaker Decorative Boxes
Bentwood, Paint
1920s Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Silk
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble
1920s Swedish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s German Black Forest Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Decorative Boxes
Pine
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Bone
1920s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Thai Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Softwood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Pine
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel, Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Islamic Decorative Boxes
Paper
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 1900s Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Pewter
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood, 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.