Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century Balinese Decorative Boxes
Steel
Early 1900s Philippine Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Tin, Copper, Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood, Burl
Early 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron
1910s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
1950s Austrian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1910s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Boxwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Zinc
Early 20th Century Mongolian Rustic Decorative Boxes
Leather, Bamboo, Elm
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bakelite
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1910s Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1910s English Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wire
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Oak, Lacquer
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.