Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Boxes
Glass
Early 1900s Swiss Bohemian Antique Decorative Boxes
Boxwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Decorative Boxes
Tin
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Decorative Boxes
Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s Antique Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes
Onyx
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Teak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Papercord, Boxwood, Driftwood
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Copper, Steel, Cut Steel
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Opaline Glass
1920s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Maple, Burl
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood
20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-20th Century Polish Decorative Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes
Leather, Shell, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Marble
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes
Nickel, Brass
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes
Crystal
2010s Decorative Boxes
Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony
Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Stone, Agate, Travertine, Brass
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Quartz, Brass
1910s Japanese Taisho Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Cedar
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ebony
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Brass
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes
Amethyst, Steel
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.





