Decorative Boxes
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1990s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Late 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Asian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1980s Unknown Vintage Decorative Boxes
Burl
Late 20th Century Japonisme Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1990s British Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1990s Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
2010s American Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood, Burl
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Marble, Brass
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell
1980s North American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century Asian Modern Decorative Boxes
Paper
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plexiglass
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s European Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
2010s Brazilian Other 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.