Decorative Boxes
20th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1960s Chilean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
20th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s French Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Paper
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Tin
1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Birdseye Maple
1970s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Israeli Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Paper
1970s British Vintage Decorative Boxes
Agate, Silver Plate
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw
Early 1900s Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Travertine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Walnut
1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1890s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Silver
18th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron
1830s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Other, Gold Plate
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Romantic Decorative Boxes
Tin
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Silver
19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s French Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Reed
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal
19th Century Belgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Oak
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.