Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
1740s German Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
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
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
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Canvas
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm, Pine
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Baroque Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1750s Norwegian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
16th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver, Enamel
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
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.