Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s French Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Burmese Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Acrylic
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wicker
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pottery
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wicker
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1970s European Space Age Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Boxes
Metal
1930s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Earthenware
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1810s American American Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Poplar, Walnut
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Leaf
2010s Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Carnelian, Marble
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Bronze
Early 19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes
Tôle
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
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.