Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Earthenware, Wood
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Milk Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Cut Glass, Walnut
1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1960s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Formica
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Wood
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Goatskin
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Macassar
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Metal
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.