Vintage Bins
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Wine Coolers
Brass
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Painted Furniture
Metal
2010s Australian Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin
2010s Danish Bauhaus Musical Instruments
Chrome, Aluminum
2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Leather, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets
Bamboo, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Steel
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1930s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Pottery
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Recent Sales
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1940s Hungarian Industrial Decorative Boxes
Zinc
Antique 19th Century German Industrial Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Boxes
Steel
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Antique 1880s American Chinoiserie Side Tables
Tôle
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cigar Boxes and Humidors
20th Century European More Furniture and Collectibles
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Vintage Bins For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage Bins?
Finding the Right Decorative Boxes for You
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.
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