Decorative Boxes
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Boxwood
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
1880s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Crystal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Israeli Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paint, Wood
1930s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Leather, Blown Glass, Paper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Copper, Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1990s Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Cedar
1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Cedar
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.