Decorative Boxes
19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Tin
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Early 1800s Swiss Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Earthenware, Wood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble, Stone
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Opal
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Glass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1870s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
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
Early 18th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
19th Century European Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1850s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Agate, Gold Plate
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Britannia Standard Silver
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
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.