Home Decor: Decorative Boxes

Wooden box covered in embossed tin with elephants and floral motifs is a great accent for a contemporary, monochromatic room. Made in India. 14” x 11” x 6” tall.

Ercolano "Sophia" plaid inlaid wood box colored blue red and natural. The velvet lined interior is divided into compartments for rings, earrings or cufflinks. Made in Italy. 6” x 6” x 2-1/2”.

Burled mahogany box with bundled reed detail accented with sterling silver on the corners and sterling artichoke finials. 7” x 7” x 4” tall.

A little chest that is a treasure in itself. Hand carved with acanthus leaves, festoons and cockle shells. Brass Shell Knob. 16”x9”x12” tall.

When decorating with boxes we like to put things inside them like shells, animal figurines or antique pictures so the box becomes a treasure chest with a surprise for the curious guest who opens it. This burled wood box with ornate brass hinges is probably German. 7 1/2”x5 1/2”x 5” tall.

Decorative Jewelry Box. Hand applied, green oystered finish. 12”x6”x4”.

Jewelry casket or display box made of thick glass with beveled edges in ormolu frame. 5-1/2” square x 4-1/2” tall.

Decorative box with inlaid engraved bone. Putting something inside the box such as a vintage postcard, glass paperweight of sea shells will reward curious visitors. 12” x 9” x 5”

The opening bars of the Czech national anthem etched on an antique, art nouveau, silver case. Excellent gift for anyone is love with their Czech culture and heritage. Exquisite workmanship. Circa 1900. 5-7/8" x 4" x 1-1/4" Go to link for more.

We LOVE this vintage, tesselated marble trunk in the style of Casa Bique and Maitland-Smith. The stepped, Art Deco shape is clad in pink marble and fossilized travertine with brass trim. The inside is lined with suede. Made in Philippines: 1985. 33" x 19" x 16"

We've always known Chapman for great brass lamps, so it shouldn't be a surprise that this solid brass cask is also from Chapman. It's lined with green velvet and ready to hold your little treasures. 15.25" x 9.75" x 8.5"


19th C paper maché box of black lacquer and gold intricately decorated with a Japanese court scene and other motifs. 10-1/2 ”x 4” x 2”.

Another is our selection of decorative boxes. This heavy and well constructed cask is made of carved bone and has a hinged lid. 26-1/2” x 11” x 6-1/2”

Hand made, antique style, box with wire work and panels of inlaid bone. Made in Mexico. 15” x 7-1/2” x 11”

12”x”9”x6”tall.

Very snazzy tessellated stone box by Renoir that gives us Art Deco and Mesoamerican vibes. Lined in royal blue velvet. 10” x 14” x 8-1/2”.

Decorative covered baskets hand crafted in Indonesia. The round basket (6-3/4" diameter x 7") has a fully carved lizard on top. Oval basket (10” x 8" x 4”) has a lizard carved in relief on top.

Decorator box in the style of old Asian lacquerware. Chinoiserie motifs in gold on black background. 9” x 6” x 9” tall.

Hailing from Mexico ( we think) this decorative wooden box is carved and painted in an array of tasty colors. 10” x 6” x 5”.