Decorative Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South American Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1980s Unknown Vintage Decorative Boxes
Burl
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf, Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Glass
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1820s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes
Giltwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Stone, Malachite
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Antler, Wood
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1860s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Walnut
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
2010s Mexican Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Balinese Decorative Boxes
Steel
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century European Greco Roman Antique Decorative Boxes
Stone, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
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.