Decorative Boxes
Early 1900s Antique Decorative Boxes
Pearwood
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1890s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Teak
Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Limestone
1950s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes
Glass
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Shell, Alpaca
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Syrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 1800s Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century British Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1870s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Early 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stone
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Early 2000s French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Cedar
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Olive, Burl
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Macassar
1850s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite
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.