Decorative Boxes
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Decorative Boxes
Kingwood, Walnut
20th Century British Other Decorative Boxes
Brass
1840s Russian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1850s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Cherry
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paint
1850s Hungarian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century British Other Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Moroccan Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Spelter
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Wrought Iron
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood, Cork
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Spelter
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Leaf
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century British Other Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Straw
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Agate, Metal
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Plexiglass
1890s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Maple, Burl
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s Moroccan British Colonial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Maple, Walnut
1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Majolica
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Antler, Sandalwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
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.