Decorative Boxes
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pine
1870s Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
20th Century Moroccan Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Steel
20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Antler
Early 20th Century Argentine Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Terracotta
Early 20th Century American Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Leather
1890s German Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Tin
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pyrite, Steel
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Burl
1890s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s English Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Horn, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Formica
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Jade, Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1870s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1890s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century French American Classical Antique Decorative Boxes
Silk, Wood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
1890s French Rococo Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Bamboo
19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Pewter
1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Chrome
Late 19th Century Indonesian British Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold
1960s European Vintage Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Shell
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque 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.





