decorative tissue box

Care depends on the material. Many finishes resist fading from contact with water or soap, so a simple wipe with a damp cloth is usually sufficient. For pieces with delicate inlays or hand-finished details, wipe gently to avoid abrasion.

Designs range from playful novelty pieces (for example, cookie-shaped or rounded covers) to classic and elegant options such as hammered metal, life-like marble resin, gold-trimmed resin, and pearlescent mosaic inlays.

Common materials include plastic, metal, woven rattan, and resin. Some covers incorporate pearlescent glass inlays, natural wood accents, or polished stainless steel details.

Shapes include novelty round covers and square covers. Openings include top tissue pulls (often extra-wide), oval top openings on some metal covers, and open bottoms that make refilling easy.

They’re commonly used across the home on bathroom counters and vanities, nightstands and end tables, desks and office surfaces, and in living rooms and bedrooms.