Decorative Boxes
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Olive
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
1910s Belgian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Maple, Teak, Paint
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Ivory
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Quartz, Metal, Silver Plate
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1950s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Cut Glass, Walnut
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1960s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Early 1900s French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1970s Adam Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plastic
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Formica
20th Century European Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Textile
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Birch
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 1900s French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Chrome
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Tin, Copper, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Tin
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.