Decorative Boxes
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1950s Austrian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s West Asian Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Metal, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
1990s French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Wood, Animal Skin
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 1900s Philippine Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Brass
1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine, Marble
1980s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s Philippine Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1880s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1910s English Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Stone
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Rosewood
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1890s American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1840s Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Slate, Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Wood
1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century Campaign Decorative Boxes
Ebony
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1920s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pine
1990s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shell, Wood
20th Century European Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1920s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
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.