Modern Boxes
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Set of 4 White Frame 20 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 white frame 20 box by Lassen
Dimensions: d 20 x w 20 x h 10 cm
Materials: Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 2.00 Kg
Frame box is a square box in a cubistic shape. The simple boxes are inspired by the Kubus candleholder by Mogens Lassen, that are based on strict mathematical formulas and designed with the greatest precision. The Frame boxes are available in three sizes: 10, 14 and 20, which can be combined to exactly match your storage needs. The cubistic boxes can be easily stacked on top of each other, as the handle contains a spring function, which is easily pressed down when a box is stacked on top of another box. The Frame boxes provide a flexible storage solution – perfect for storing office accessories...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
Set of 4 Smoked Oak Frame 14 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 smoked oak frame 14 box by Lassen
Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 7 cm
Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 1.10 Kg
Frame Box is a square box in a cubistic shape. The simple boxes are inspired by the Kubus candleholder by Mogens Lassen, that are based on strict mathematical formulas and designed with the greatest precision. The Frame boxes are available in three sizes: 10, 14 and 20, which can be combined to exactly match your storage needs. The cubistic boxes can be easily stacked on top of each other, as the handle contains a spring function, which is easily pressed down when a box is stacked on top of another box. The Frame boxes provide a flexible storage solution – perfect for storing office accessories...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
Set of 4 Black Ash Frame 14 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black ash frame 14 box by Lassen
Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 7 cm
Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 1.10 Kg
Frame Box is a square box in a cu...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
Cuba Humidor
By Maccarrone
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Marquetry collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. The design of this humidor and its vibrant colors are a celebra...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Set of 4 Oak Frame 14 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 oak frame 14 box by Lassen
Dimensions: d 10 x w 10 x h 7 cm
Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 1.10 Kg
Frame Box is a square box in a cubistic...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
Contemporary Modern, Bebek Chestnut Wood Single-Compartment Box
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Istanbul is a wooden box collection inspired by some of towns most iconic buildings: Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia and Bebek Mosque. Each item takes its name from these structures. The ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Boxes
Materials
Chestnut
Set of 4 Light Grey Frame 20 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 light grey frame 20 box by Lassen
Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 10 cm
Materials: melamin, melamine, metal, veneer
Weight: 2.00 Kg
Frame Box is a square box in a cubisti...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
Set of 4 Dark Grey Frame 20 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 dark grey frame 20 box by Lassen
Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 10 cm
Materials: melamin, melamine, metal, veneer
Weight: 2.00 Kg
Frame Box is a square box in a cubistic...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
Set of 4 Black Ash Frame 20 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black ash frame 20 box by Lassen
Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 10 cm
Materials: Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 2.00 Kg
Frame Box is a square box in a cubistic...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
Fornasetti Wooden and Metal Box Champagne Black/White Hand Painted
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, the boxes turn an everyday action into an aesthetic experience. The Fornasetti boxes are a whimsical place to keep your most precious items.
This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal
Cornflower/Lilac Bone Box, 12x7
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Cornflower/Hydrangea lavendar bone keepsake box lined in wood. A great addition to any coffee table, bedside or desk.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes
Materials
Bone
Anthracite Carbalho Humidor
By Maccarrone
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Essenza collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. Metal accessories in gold brass and high quality gloss veneer enhance this elegant and re...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Gold, Brass
Set/2 Porcelain Vase & Pot, White, Handmolded & Hand Decorated
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/Tang Porcelain vase and Sunce pot with lid, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home.
Real chinese porcelain waterproof vase and port with li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Walnut Do-Ri Tray by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Do-Ri tray by Matthias Scherzinger.
Dimensions: L 47.4 x W 19.8 x H 6.5 cm.
Materials: Europe walnut lacquered
inside tin: hard wax.
Also available in olive ash and Eur...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Xalitla Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Xalitla box by Onora
Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm
Materials: Freehand painted wood
Hand painted tea box from Xalitla, Guerrero. The scenes painted on each piece portray everyday life ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Blue Ocean Humidor
By Maccarrone
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Yacht collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. Metal accessories in chromed brass and high gloss mahogany and mapl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set/8 Ceramic Jars & Pots, White & Pink, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/8 Ceramic Jars & Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes five ceramic jars and three ceramic pots, both ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Small Oli Mitzli Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of small Oli Mitzli box by Onora
Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 10 cm
Materials: Oil mixed with minerals and natural pigments all extracted from the earth
Available in white felines w...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Other
Xalitla Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Xalitla box by Onora
Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm
Materials: Freehand painted wood
Hand painted tea box from Xalitla, Guerrero. The scenes painted on each piece portray everyday life ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Ash Do-Ri Tray by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Do-Ri tray by Matthias Scherzinger.
Dimensions: L 47.4 x W 19.8 x H 6.5 cm.
Materials: ash: white stained lacquered.
inside tin: hard wax.
Also available in Olive Ash and ...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Ash
Small White Ash Nun Vase by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Large white ash nun vase by Matthias Scherzinger
Limited Edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size
Engraved brass-label with number
Dimensions: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x 46 cm
Material...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Ash
Set of 2 Acacia Nun Vases by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Acacia Nun vases by Matthias Scherzinger
Limited edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size
Engraved brass-label with number
Dimensions: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x 46 cm
L 19 x...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Small Acacia Nun Vase by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Small acacia nun vase by Matthias Scherzinger.
Limited edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size.
Engraved brass-label with number.
Dimensions: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x 46 cm.
Materia...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Black Olive Ash Do-Ri Tray by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive ash Do-Ri tray by Matthias Scherzinger
Dimensions: L 47.4 x W 19.8 x H 6.5 cm
Materials: olive ash: black stained lacquered
inside tin: hard wax
It all began in Glo...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Ash
Large Acacia Nun Vase by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Large acacia nun vase by Matthias Scherzinger
Limited Edition of 30 pieces, each color each size
Engraved brass-label with number
Dimensions: L 19 x W 19 x H 73 cm
Materials: Aca...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Large White Ash Nun Vase by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Large white ash nun vase by Matthias Scherzinger.
Limited Edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size.
Engraved brass-label with number.
Dimensions: L 19 x W 19 x H 73 cm.
Materi...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Ash
Set of 2 White Ash Nun Vases by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 white ash nun vases by Matthias Scherzinger.
Limited edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size.
Engraved brass-label with number.
Dimensions: Small: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x 4...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Ash
Set of 3 White Ash Nun Vases by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 white ash nun vases by Matthias Scherzinger
Limited edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size
Engraved brass-label with number
Dimensions: Small: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x 46 c...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Ash
Oli Mitzli Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Oli Mitzli box by Onora
Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 19 cm
Materials: Oil mixed with minerals and natural pigments all extracted from the earth
Available in white felines with black ey...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Other
Guaje Flores Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje Flores Gourd by Onora
One of a Kind
Dimensions: 40 cm
Materials: Gourd, Natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Monumental one of a...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Other
Gilded Marble Jewellery Stand
Located in London, GB
The Gilded Jewellery Stand makes organising and displaying your favourite earrings and necklaces simple and sophisticated. Crafted using stainless stee...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Boxes
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Guaje Oli Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje oli gourd by Onora
Dimensions: 37 x 25 cm
Materials: Gourd, Natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Gua...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Other
Ava Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Medium Oli Mitzli Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium oli Mitzli box by Onora
Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 12 cm
Materials: Oil mixed with minerals and natural pigments all extracted from the earth
Available in white felines with b...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Other
Contemporary Handmade Rectangular Box "Elaphos" Marble - Brass Handle by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted, rectangular jewelry box, model "Elaphos" in marble with a deer-shaped handle in cast oxidized brass. Interior suede lining.
Variations are available in cus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Boxes
Materials
Marble, Brass
Guaje Oli Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje oli gourd by Onora
Dimensions: 37 x 25 cm
Materials: Gourd, Natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Gua...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Other
Artisan Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully made Rosewood Jewelry Box. 2 Triangular Lids open to reveal a velvet lined interior. Carved handle makes it easy to access interio...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Unique Jewelry Box by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique jewelry box by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 90 cm
Materials: Handblown glass
Also available in ivory and light grey
The Moire coll...
Category
2010s French Modern Boxes
Materials
Glass
Ava Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting,...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Guaje Oli Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje oli gourd by Onora
Dimensions: 37 x 25 cm
Materials: gourd, natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Gua...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Other
Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Aretha box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a d...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Constantin Box, A by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Constantin box, A by Colé Italia with Agustina Bottoni
Dimensions: H.10/13 Ø 28 cm
Materials: Jewel box in brushed solid oak wood stained black; brass knob
Also available: B- Ca...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Brass
Guaje Tema Filigrana Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje Tema Filigrana Gourd by Onora
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 28 x 24 cm
Materials: Gourd, Natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Coll...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Other
Xalitla Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Xalitla box by Onora
Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm
Materials: Freehand painted wood
Hand painted tea box from Xalitla, Guerrero. The scenes painted on each piece portray everyday life ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Xalitla Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Xalitla box by Onora
Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm
Materials: Freehand painted wood
Hand painted tea box from Xalitla, Guerrero. The scenes painted on each piece portray every...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Guaje Tema Filigrana Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje tema filigrana gourd by Onora
One of a Kind
Dimensions: 40 cm
Materials: Gourd, natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Collection ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Other
Tzompantli Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Tzompantli box by Onora
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 18 cm
Materials: carved obsidian or marble.
The Tzompantli box references the altars raised in honor of the human sacrifices made t...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Marble
Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Aretha box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a d...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mark small box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a de...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
REM Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
REM box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 13 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Miniportrait Oval BLU Jewelry Box Mirror in Wood and Steel Sheet by Portego
By Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Designed by Studio Lido for Portego.
Made in Italy
The Oval Miniportrait is part of the boxes line that reproduces the plissé of oriental fans.
It's expertisely manufactured car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Ghidini 1961 Small Knotted Cherry Box in Rose Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small box available in brass and rose gold finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Brass
Florence Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Florence box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 9 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mark small box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Joan Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Joan small box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a de...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Neon Green Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Christmas is a season of joy and, for us that means color! Celebrate the season with this colorful, fun and modern Christmas Tree sculptures, and give a new twist to the traditional Christmas color palette. This sculptures will look merry and bright in shelves, fireplace mantle, or even to decorate you kids bedroom...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Decorative Box Handmade Crystal and Boise De Rose by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Collection of Decorative boxes by Ghiró Studio.
The type of craftsmanship and the materials used for the production make this box a unique object, in fact it is impossible to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Fontana Arte Rare Box Attributed to Max Ingrand, Marked
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare glass and plated metal box with a wooden lining. Acid Marked in glass as shown Fontana Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Glass
Modern boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Agresti, AIREDELSUR, Lusitanus Home, and Greenapple. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $27 and tops out at $299,000 while the average work can sell for $1,145.
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