Decorative Boxes
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Silver
1950s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Horn
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
1950s German Black Forest Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Elm, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Spelter
Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes
Paint
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Shell
1840s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Oak, Paper, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Rock Crystal, Iron
20th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Boxes
Birch
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1920s Austrian Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes
Shell
20th Century Russian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Porcelain, Ceramic
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Pewter
Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Early 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Metal, Bronze, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Clay
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Shell
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Foil
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Copper
2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes
Metal
17th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
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.





