Decorative Boxes
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Stone
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bronze
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Enamel
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Plywood
Early 19th Century Indian Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Softwood
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Pewter
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Zitan
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Paint
2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fabric, Paper
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Korean Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Sandalwood
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Shell
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Metal, Copper
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Rattan
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1980s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
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.





