Decorative Boxes
1980s Unknown Vintage Decorative Boxes
Burl
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble
2010s Danish Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Opal
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Hardwood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal, Iron
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
1980s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1990s French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Wood, Animal Skin
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1980s American Tribal Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
2010s Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Rococo Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
1990s Philippine Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
2010s Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
2010s Decorative Boxes
Leather, Textile
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1970s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite
1970s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Paint, Paper, Ribbon
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.