Decorative Boxes
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Rosewood, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
17th Century German Jacobean Antique Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Belgian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Metal
1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Decorative Boxes
Satinwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Suede, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone, Brass, Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
2010s Moroccan Decorative Boxes
Bronze
2010s Moroccan Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Milk Glass
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate, Marble, Porphyry, Bronze
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Britannia Standard Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal
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.