Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver, Copper
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Birch, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf, Brass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1930s Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Alabaster
1890s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Glass
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
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.