Decorative Boxes
1870s French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1820s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate, Marble, Silver
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Walnut
1840s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fabric, Walnut
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
1950s Chinese Victorian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1870s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
2010s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bakelite
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Glass, Wood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
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.