Decorative Boxes
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1860s Russian Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Sterling Silver
1980s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Silver, Other
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1910s Norwegian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver Plate
1890s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
1980s Asian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1990s British Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Steel
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century European Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian George IV Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Enamel
2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
20th Century Spanish Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
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.