Decorative Boxes
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 2000s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shell, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper, Enamel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Birch, Rosewood
1920s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Chrome
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Ebony, Macassar
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Metal, Brass
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Leather
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plexiglass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1970s 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.