Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Indian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Sandstone
2010s Indian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Sandstone
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Tin
20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Cedar
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Stone, Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Congolese Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Talosel
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1980s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Velvet
Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Austrian Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Cut Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1880s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
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.