Decorative Boxes
19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bone, Silk
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1920s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1930s Vintage Decorative Boxes
Velvet
19th Century German Grand Tour Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal, Metal
1970s Campaign Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Cotton, Walnut
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Brass
Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
1960s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
1860s Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes
Rattan, Bamboo
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Coral
1980s Brazilian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Malachite, Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Metal
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1990s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
1960s Czech Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron
19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Metal
17th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Boxes
Stone
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Marble
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.





