Decorative Boxes
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Wood, Animal Skin
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
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
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Shell
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Horn
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Siena Marble
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm, Pine
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Nickel
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1990s French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1980s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Precious Stone
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bone
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Animal Skin
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
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
20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Glass
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Polyester, Shell
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Mirror
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Stone, Silver, Enamel
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.