Decorative Boxes
Late 20th Century Japanese British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Indian Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Persian Moorish Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Softwood
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Leather, Zebra Hide
Early 20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Softwood, Paper
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Pewter
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Russian Decorative Boxes
Precious Stone
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
1920s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes
Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Soapstone
17th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Lead
1970s Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Turkish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 17th Century Indian Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Copper
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 1900s Japanese Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Thai Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Boxes
Copper, Enamel
19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
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.





