Decorative Boxes
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Mid-19th Century European Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Limestone
1850s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Limestone
1960s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Walnut
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1800s Swiss Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Wood
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass, Teak
Late 17th Century European Louis XIV Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1990s Japanese Decorative Boxes
Silk
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Tin
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.