Decorative Boxes
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Quartz, Metal, Silver Plate
Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Decorative Boxes
Mirror
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1970s French Rococo Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1970s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paper
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1790s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Ebony
1970s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Silver Plate
1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Space Age Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Paper
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Siena Marble
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III 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.