Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Tin
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
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron
2010s Dutch Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Decorative Boxes
Shell, Glass
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
Early 2000s American Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 1900s French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
2010s Dutch Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s German Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
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.