Decorative Boxes
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century English Georgian Antique 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
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century American George III Decorative Boxes
Brass
1820s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Boxwood, Oak
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1770s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Other
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm, Pine
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Tin
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian George IV Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut, Satinwood, Ash, Boxwood
19th Century English George IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sycamore
18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Boxwood, Yew, Satinwood
19th Century Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Foil
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.