Decorative Boxes
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1870s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stone
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
1950s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Ivory, Paint
Late 20th Century Sheraton Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Belgian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Cedar
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Olive, Burl
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Macassar
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century British Romantic Decorative Boxes
Tin
1850s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Swiss Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Carbon Fiber
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ebony
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Goatskin
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Regency Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Nickel
19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
Late 20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Faux Bamboo, Alligator
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
2010s French Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Agate, Marble, Silver
1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Travertine
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
18th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
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.