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 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Rococo Decorative Boxes
Composition
1820s Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
1760s Swedish Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Spanish Rococo Decorative Boxes
Silver
1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Kingwood, Satinwood
20th Century Unknown Rococo Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Hungarian Rococo Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Sycamore
18th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate, Gold
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s French Rococo Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Decorative Boxes
Wood
1770s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1870s French Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Yew
Early 20th Century German Rococo Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1770s British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
1990s Italian George III Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
1840s French Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
18th Century European Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
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.