Decorative Boxes
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Earthenware
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plywood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Carrara Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Formica, Wood, Teak, Plywood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Resin
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Chrome
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Opal, Nickel
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Lucite
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wicker
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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.