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Antique Butterfly Collection Glass Shadow Box Wall Decoration, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Shadow box made in wood and glass containing a butterfly collection.
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Midcentury Hand Painted Shiva Sculptures Framed in Shadow Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
shadow box. This piece features seven handmade and hand painted Shiva faces with distinct third eyes
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1960s Nepalese Tribal Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Midcentury Shadow Box Vanity Wall Shelf Curio Display Mirror 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wooden wall hanging shadowbox shelf featuring a mirrored back accented with a pair of smaller offset shelves and framed with square mirror tiles and floral medallions at the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Curtis Jere Shadow Boxes Modern Wall Artwork
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of 3 1996 stainless steel shadow boxes wall artwork, in vintage original condition with
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Quintessential 1980s Shadow Box Post Modern Artwork
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing large Shadow Box comprised of silk screen construction, paper, foil, and paint housed in a
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Glass, Paint, Paper

Muhammed Ali shadow boxes, 1977
By Allan Tannenbaum
Located in White Plains, NY
'Muhammed Ali shadow boxes,' 1977 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival
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1970s Photorealist Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Archival Pigment

Sterling Silver Ring Lapis lazuli Shadow Box
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another wonderful Sterling silver Native American Lapis Shadow Box Ring. Look at the detailing on
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1970s American Native American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Large Shadow Box with Vintage Zulu Art Beadwork
Located in San Antonio, TX
in a ready to hang large shadow box. Sorry we don't know the date of the items but can tell you that
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Mid-20th Century Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Other Medium

Navajo Native American Lapis Lazuli Shadow box Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing pair of Navajo Jewelry! Lapis lazuli Shadow Box earrings. Lapis stones inset in
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1960s American Native American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Pair of Whimsical Surrealist Oil on Panel Paintings in Shadow Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of whimsical surrealist oil on panel paintings in shadow boxes. Signed.
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1970s American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Whimsical Surrealist Oil on Panel Paintings in Shadow Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of whimsical surrealist oil on panel paintings in shadow boxes. Signed.
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1970s American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Whimsical Surrealist Oil on Panel Paintings in Shadow Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of whimsical surrealist oil on panel paintings in shadow boxes. Signed.
Category

1970s American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Panel

Superman 1974 Shadow-Box
Located in Bristol, CT
Superman shadowbox over 4 comic book strips pub. 1974 by the National Periodical Publications w/ original chrome frame Image Sz: 18 1/4"H x 14 1/4"W
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1970s Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox
Located in Dallas, TX
A shadow box with laced doily, silver purse, antique spectacles. tortoiseshell and silver
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1970s Mexican Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox
Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.75 in
Navajo Native American Lapis Lazuli Shadow Box Sterling silver Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing piece of Navajo Jewelry! Lapis lazuli Shadow Box Sterling silver Ring. Large
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1960s American Native American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Haori Jacket by Greg Copeland
By Greg Copeland
Located in Sagaponack, NY
formed acrylic shadow box by artist Greg Copeland of New Jersey.
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1970s American Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Silk, Acrylic

Haori Jacket by Greg Copeland
Haori Jacket by Greg Copeland
H 47.5 in W 58.5 in D 2.5 in
Charles Fazzino "South Beach", 1993
By Charles Fazzino
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A rare Charles Fazzino titled “South Beach,” 1993, in a shadow box. Signed Artist Proof 32/50 AP
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1990s American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Charles Fazzino "South Beach", 1993
Charles Fazzino "South Beach", 1993
H 36.5 in W 46.5 in D 1.5 in
Venetian Hanging Giltwood & Mirrored Wall Shelf Vitrine
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glistening Venetian hanging giltwood and mirrored vitrine having a shadow box rectangular shape
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1950s Italian Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Robert Matheny Glitter Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert E. Matheny Glitter on canvass. Early work 1969, original Lucite shadow box frame. Visual
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1960s American Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Canvas

Robert Matheny Glitter Painting
Robert Matheny Glitter Painting
H 34.25 in W 34.25 in D 1 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Print in Lucite Shadow Box Frame, "Crossed Legs"
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
"Crossed Legs" 77/300 Mid-Century Modern watercolor print on handmade paper in large Lucite shadow
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Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Lucite, Paper

1960's Mid Century Modern Display Side Table. Shadow Box Form Top
Located in Opa Locka, FL
, Shadow box form table. Unique!
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Framed F. Leger Porcelain Plates
By (after) Fernand Léger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
framed as of March 2021 in custom lucite shadow boxes and mounted on a white woven fabric. The pieces are
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Lucite

Accessory Art Midcentury Lucite Plexiglas Wall Art Flower Vase Shadow Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accessory Art Mid-Century Modern Lucite Plexiglas wall art flower vase shadow box. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Plexiglass

Astounding Original Mixed Media Shadow Box Art by Patrizia Medail
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredibly crafted shadow box artwork by renowned Italian artist Patrizia Medail. ?The artist’s
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1990s Italian Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Textile, Glass

Ron Fritts Signed Vintage Pop Art Shadow Box Wall Sculpture
By Ron Fritts
Located in North Miami, FL
This eye-catching and rare Ron Fritts Pop Art shadow box wall sculpture has suspended resin or
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

"The Potter" by Acoma Art Large Cast Embossed Paper 3D Acrylic Shadow Box Frame
By Acoma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"The Potter" by Acoma Art Large Cast Embossed Paper in 3 Dimensional Acrylic Shadow Box Frame. Item
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Late 20th Century Native American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

An Early Work by Purvis Young Framed in Oversized Shadow Box
By Purvis Young
Located in East Hampton, NY
Miami artist, Purvis Young. This has been professionally shadow box framed with plexi glass cover
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Plywood

Rare 1950s Wire Shadow Box Figure Ship Scene Mid Century Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Extremely rare shadow box wall art from the 1950's. Reminiscent of the work of Laurids Lonborg and
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1950s German Brutalist Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Metal, Wire

Sea Life and Shell Diorama /Shadow Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-715 Beautiful sea life diorama including sea shells various crustaceans ,seahorse starfish encased in a walnut frame under glass. Brass hanging ring
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1950s Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Shell

Sea Life and Shell Diorama /Shadow Box
Sea Life and Shell Diorama /Shadow Box
No Reserve
H 28 in W 15 in D 2 in
Large Maritime Signal Flag in Shadow Box Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Large linen nautical signal flag representing numeral FIVE. Stitched in panels of blue and yellow. White canvas hoist with manila rope and wood toggle. Big dimensions. Circa 1955. W...
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1950s North American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Linen

Sterling Silver Navajo Shadow Box Turquoise Necklace, 1970s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Turquoise stone / copper matrix set in a shadowbox design, circa 1970's. Navajo, hallmarked MA. Alternating Melon and round beads. Pendant Measures 1.76in. x 1.30in. Necklace is 22 i...
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1970s American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Large Bronze Art Deco Style Box Light
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive large Art Deco style ceiling or wall mounted light box dating from the mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Art Deco Style Box Light
Large Bronze Art Deco Style Box Light
H 66.93 in W 41.93 in D 9.06 in
Sterling Silver Bear Claw Navajo Turquoise Shadow box Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Bear Claw shadowbox Squash Necklace. 9 Inset Turquoise stones set in bear claws. Necklace Measures 22.5 end to end. The drop at the center is approximately 2.30 x 2.30 inches. Double...
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1970s American Native American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

2 Vintage Watercolor Landscape Summer Reflections in Acrylic Shadow Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage large watercolor paintings of impressionist style tree lined lakes titled Summer Reflections I and Summer Reflections II, pencil signed by artist Conthonts. Both moun...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Paint, Paper

Roy Lichtenstein "Paper Plate" Original Encased in Heavy Custom Lucite Block
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in East Hampton, NY
acrylic display box provides front and rear views of this master work. Stamped with artists signature on
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Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Family Jewels, Framed Sample of Abstract Rug by Edward Fields
By Edward Fields
Located in Dorchester, MA
. The dimensions below include the Lucite box frame.
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1990s American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Butterfly Taxidermy Entomology Display Cases
Located in Vienna, AT
Framed butterfly collection featuring 10 butterflies with type of butterfly underneath each. Mounted in a shadowbox frame. Price for both.
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1950s Thai Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Butterfly Taxidermy Entomology Display Cases
Butterfly Taxidermy Entomology Display Cases
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Pair of Butterfly Specimen Taxidermy Asian Swallowtail, Glassy Blu
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage Butterfly Specimen Collection Pair of Taxidermy in glass displays rounded shadowboxes with custom-made hanging brackets. Each butterfly is neatly labeled.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Glass, Wood

Three Mounted Scrolls by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
plexiglass box. Unique. Signed. H: 76 cm W: 81 cm D: 12 cm Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Plexiglass, Paper

Mid 20th century frame Italian bisque Taglio
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid 20th century Italian frame bisque Taglio. This Greco Roman style bisque porcelain medallion is framed in a gold leaf shadowbox frame with pink interior and gold details...
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1950s Italian Empire Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Porcelain

The Music Lovers by Zoe Hope 1997 Collage Art
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Zoe Hope The Music Lovers Collage 1997 Wall Art The artist’s music collage incorporating paper, fabric textile , wire and sheet music all incased behind a glass wood frame. This one...
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1990s American Arts and Crafts Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Metal

The Music Lovers by Zoe Hope 1997 Collage Art
The Music Lovers by Zoe Hope 1997 Collage Art
H 15.75 in W 8.25 in D 1.25 in
Sculptural Vintage Painted Metal Cut-Outs, Mounted and Framed
Located in East Hampton, NY
showcased in newly custom made framed boxes with natural ashwood and painted wood background. UV and non
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

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Metal

Sculptural Vintage Painted Metal Cut-Outs, Mounted and Framed
Located in East Hampton, NY
showcased in newly custom made framed boxes with natural ashwood and painted wood background. UV and non
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Metal

Shadowbox Art by F. Ronald Fowler
Located in New York, NY
wallpaper make up this shadowbox by F. Ronald Fowler (1948-2014). Calling to mind Joseph Cornell's box
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Late 20th Century American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

Shadowbox Art by F. Ronald Fowler
Shadowbox Art by F. Ronald Fowler
H 17 in W 13 in D 4 in
Vintage Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Child's Kimono in a Gold Bamboo Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful rare vintage hand sewn one of a kind Japanese ceremonial child's kimono in a gold bamboo framed shadowbox. Kimono for children are shaped and styled much like those for adu...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Deco Inspired Onyx and Diamond ring
By Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
1970's Art Deco inspired Onyx and diamond ring in 14K gold setting. Very little wear by age and use.
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1970s American Art Deco Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Wonderful Diorama of American Home Hand Painted with Hand Painted Carved Birds
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful Round Diorama of American home hand painted with hand painted carved birds. The house looks like a beautiful hand painted watercolor. The birds are hand carved and painted....
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Wood

1986 Mixed-Media Untitled Work by Dike Blair POOL Table Watercolor Landscape
Located in Dayton, OH
1986 mixed-media untitled work by Dike Blair POOL table watercolor landscape Made in 1986, features watercolor landscape with POOL balls and felt holes. Framed in shadowbox. Sign...
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1980s Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Felt, Paint

Modern Diorama "Area Above San Rafael Reef, Utah" Lloyd Brown, 1999, Painting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning diorama by American artist Lloyd Brown. “View of Area Above San Rafael Reef, Utah” 1999. Signed and dated with gallery tags. I Lloyd Brown has been fascinated with the viewe...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Wood

The Order of Things by Fashion Photgrapher Schoerner
By Schoerner
Located in NYC, NY
A unique book first edition print set on a circular format retains its original case.
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Late 20th Century American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Vintage Framed and Signed Mid Century Artwork by Virgil Thrasher shadow Box Cat
Located in Seattle, WA
Made by California Artist Virgil Thrasher in the 1970s. Brown mustard, and gold tones reflective of the period.A combination of reverse painting on glass, coordinated with a recessed...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Wood

Vintage Shadow Framed Watercolor on Paper
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage watercolor on paper artwork. This incredible block abstract is set inside a layered shadow
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Late 20th Century North American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Paint, Paper

Vintage Framed Watercolors on Paper in Shadow Frame
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage watercolor on paper artwork. This incredible block abstract is set inside a layered shadow
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Late 20th Century North American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Paint, Paper

Vintage Italian painted ceramic jewel box or casket
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
crafted a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication—a jewel of a jewelry box, if you will. This exquisite
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

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Ceramic

French Oak Sideboard with Sliding Doors & Shelves, 1950's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Deep Shadow Box, Picture Frame Front, Simplicity with Iron Handles.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Oak

Porcelain Handicapped Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage porcelain handicapped sign. Great colors. Newly framed and floating in a shadow box. Great
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1950s American Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Handicapped Sign
Porcelain Handicapped Sign
H 23.5 in W 17.5 in D 2 in
Palatial Art Deco Bubble Form Console or over the Mantel Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A Palatial Art Deco bubble form console or over the mantel mirror. Having bubble shadow box border
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Mid-20th Century Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Mirror

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter F
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships Signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Blue and yellow field
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1950s Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter T
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Red, white and blue field. Weight
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1950s Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter X
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. White and red field. Weight
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1950s Retro Shadow Box

Materials

Cotton

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Retro Shadow Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic retro shadow box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every retro shadow box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro shadow box — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro shadow box, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Ron Fritts, Mark Indursky and Purvis Young each produced at least one beautiful retro shadow box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Shadow Box?

Prices for a retro shadow box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
Questions About Retro Shadow Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A shadow box is a shallow enclosed case, usually with a glass front, in which something, often a sentimental object, is set for protection and display. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, shadow boxes displaying items like dioramas, memorabilia and collections of natural and man-made items cost between $100 and $21,500.