Decorative Boxes
1940s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Shell
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Felt, Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Decorative Boxes
Iron
2010s Swiss Decorative Boxes
Steel
1850s French Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Boxes
Malachite
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather, Velvet
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Shell, Wood
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Onyx
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
1960s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
18th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ash, Hardwood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Burl
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Softwood
1880s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
1880s Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Macassar, Satinwood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Pine
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s Russian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes
Paint
Early 20th Century Belgian Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Onyx, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Lucite
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Silver
20th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1890s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes
Tin
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
1910s Swiss Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century English Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass
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.





