Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Tin
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Steel
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood, Burl
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm, Pine
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Enamel
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Stone, Enamel, Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
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.