Decorative Boxes
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Tin, Copper, Brass
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Russian Agra Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Paint
20th Century Russian Other Decorative Boxes
Gold
18th Century French Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1870s Antique Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel
19th Century German Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Empire Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Indian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Olive
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Chrome
2010s Turkish Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Cedar
Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
17th Century German Jacobean Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Animal Skin
1890s Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1830s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century North American Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s Victorian Decorative Boxes
Shell
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Chinese Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
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.