Decorative Boxes
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate, Marble, Silver
Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Early 1900s Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Boxwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
18th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s French Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Tin
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Giltwood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pottery
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
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Gothic Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century European Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s European Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1740s German Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
1910s Belgian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Olive
1860s Russian Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
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.