Decorative Boxes
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Coconut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
17th Century German Jacobean Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Beech
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1650s Italian Louis XIII Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Georgian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
20th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s English Romantic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx, Metal
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Bronze
1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
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.