Decorative Boxes
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Stone
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Formica
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Shell
Early 1900s Central American Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Murano Glass
1760s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Agate, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Gold, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century European Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes
Animal Skin
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal
1890s American Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Islamic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Bone
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes
Chestnut
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Copper
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1820s English George IV Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver, Brass
20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Paint
18th Century Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Crystal
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s French Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
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.





