Decorative Boxes
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Syrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Teak
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
1890s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Steel
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Olive, Burl
Early 1800s Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Early 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
20th Century Chinese Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Silver
19th Century British Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stone
1870s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Belgian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1890s Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1980s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1970s French Vintage 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.