Decorative Boxes
20th Century American George III Decorative Boxes
Brass
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1850s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
19th Century Swiss Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Kingwood, Satinwood
19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
18th Century Russian Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1780s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Sycamore
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
1770s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Decorative Boxes
Wood
1880s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Tin
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
1750s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1770s British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
1750s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Bronze
1990s Italian George III Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
1730s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
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.