Decorative Boxes
18th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble, Stone
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Opal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 18th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
17th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
2010s Dutch Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1690s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
2010s Dutch Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 17th Century European Louis XIV Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Ebony
17th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Decorative Boxes
Leather, Textile
2010s Decorative Boxes
Metal
18th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
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.