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Boxes For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Chinese Export
1960s Old Gourd Art Lidded Vessel Made in Malta
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Midcentury Modern Handmade Gourd Art Decorative Lidded Container Stamped Made in Malta 5 Tall x 4.5 Diameter Original Unrestored Vintage Condition. Refer to images
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1960s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Thread, Wood

Ottaviani Mid Century Sterling silver enamel and wood playing card box
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid Century Sterling silver enamel and wood playing card box, Italy 1979. Signed Ottaviani, Sterling silver 925 mark. Complete set ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cenedese Pair of Mid-Century Green Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Cenedese vintage midcentury modern clear green colored / coloured Murano glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970s. Wonderful Italian ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and complete English handmade wood "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in its original box with a sliding lid, made by John Jaques of London and dating to the mid 20th century period. The chess pieces are made of turned and carved varnished wood. The bases of ALL pieces are weighted with metal pieces and the bases have a green felt/paper cover. Weighted sets like this one have a much nicer "feel" when playing. The pieces in the set are in the Staunton style. Sizes: Kings: 70mm ( ~ 2.75 inches); Pawns: ~45mm (~1.7 inches) The set comes complete with its original wood storage box, having a sliding lid and complete with a paper makers sticker to the lid. Overall a good "weighted" John Jaques chess...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Cartier Art Deco 18K Gold Box with Sapphires
Located in Norwood, NJ
Signed Cartier 18K yellow gold and sapphire box. Of rectangular outline with rounded corners, with square cut cabochon sapphires revealing a single compartment. Hallmarks. Signed Car...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Tommaso Barbi Goatskin Box, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
1970s Rectangular goatskin box with wooden interior by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. The original label is still attached on the back, as shown in the photos.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Tea Box Designed by Jacques Jongert – Circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tea Box Designed by Jacques Jongert – Circa 1930, "De Stijl" Design for Van Nelle, Netherlands This iconic tea box, designed by Jacques Jongert in the 1930s, embodies the essence of...
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Small Decorative Round Brass Box by Gabriella Crespi, 1960s, Signed
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A beautifully crafted small round box by the renowned Italian designer Gabriella Crespi, dating back to the 1960s. This exquisite piece is crafted in brass, showcasing Crespi's signa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Brass Decorative Jewelry Box Brutalist Mid Century Modern
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A heavy beautiful modernist round brass box
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1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Vanity Jewelry Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and elegant, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass vanity jewelry or powder box. The piece is attributed to designer Archimede Seguso. The entire piece is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rectangular Box Gold Brass Cigarette Case, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular box gold brass cigarette case, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Signed Gabriella Crespi Silver-Plated Decorative Fish Bottle, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning silver-plated flask designed by Gabriella Crespi in Italy during the 1970s and signed on the bottom. This incredibly rare bottle designed by G. Crespi, one of the most icon...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Rare Mid-Century Artisan Copper Enamel Box and Lid by Capo Esmaltes
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Mid Century Modern rectangular carved wooden box with a slightly curved lid in enameled copper with colorful abstract decor was hand-crafted by Capo Esmaltes in Spain in 1960s....
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Copper

Dior Mid-Century Jewelry Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful mid-century decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s for a Dior Home Production. This...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Round Box in Murano Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round box in murano glass by Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box with classical scenes. This gilt-wood box with red, gold and black detailing can be used to store your favorite pieces of je...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Italian Shell Encrusted Grotto Jewelry Box Re-Lined Interior c. 1950
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This finely crafted Italian shell-encrusted jewelry box exudes a charming Grotto style, typical of mid-century decorative art from the 1950s. Its...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell

Cenedese Trio of Mid-Century Clear Green Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Jars
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Cenedese vintage midcentury clear green colored / coloured Murano glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970s. Wonderful Italian gl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

FORNASETTI Cigar Humidor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wooden cigar humidor box with cammei design on faux marble / made in Milan Italy in the 1980s Original labels inside and on the base Measures: width 12 inches, depth ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Alabaster Dresser Box, 1960s
Located in Savannah, GA
5 ¼ inches wide by 3 ¾ inches deep by 2 ⅜ inches tall
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Set of Brass Apple Jewelry Boxes 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Set of Brass Apple Jewelry Boxes 1970s. These apple-shaped boxes are entirely made of solid brass. Each box opens in two and allows for a very decor...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Paul McCobb Walnut Jewelry Box for H. Sacks & Sons Connoisseur Collection
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice six drawer jewelry / watch box with sculptural chromed tear drop styled pulls . Crafted in beautiful well grained walnut including the backside with book matched front dr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lacquered paintbrush or pensil box, made in the chinese style. In this painting features a butterfly and flowers. The key is not the original but it does correspond to the lock. Good...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rectangular Box Lucite Tortoise Shell Effect, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular box in Lucite tortoiseshell effect with three hollow circles on the top. Made in Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Carl Aubock Round Leather Storage Box with Lid, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant round lidded storage box, vintage from the 1950s, designed and handcrafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna/Austria. Originally intended as a cigarette dis...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Rectangular Brass and Bronze Wood Jewelry Box, 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sturdy rectangular hinged trinket box for display or functional for jewelry. Wonderful piece to add to existing collection. Marked on the bottom, China
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

A Wonderful French Crystal Art Glass Colored Star Etched Brass Ormolu Box Casket
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Art Glass / Crystal Jewelry Box / Casket With Beautiful Star Pattern Etching Throughout And Brass Ormolu Hardware, In The Manner & Style Of Baccarat.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Crystal

1960s Studio Art Walnut Wood Box Slide Open
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Studio Art Walnut Wood Box Slide Open No label. George Nakashima inspired. Clean Modern Design 3.75 h x 11.5 w x 5.5 d Walnut wood Double dove tail joints Preowned original v...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Walnut

1950s by Piero Fornasetti Midcentury Italian Design Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Serigraphy on metal, wood box Excellent condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

A vintage Maitland Smith tessellated horn and stone box with brass trim.
Located in Winnetka, IL
A flat top brown polished horn box by Maitland Smith having two wide bands of polished green stone tiles surrounded by a gold brass band. The interior is a warm mahogany wood.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Midcentury Lucite, Tortoise Plexiglass and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and tiny Christian Dior style jewellery case, it is made of Lucite, Tortoise plexiglass and brass. It was produced in France during 1970s and in its simplicity and eleg...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Giorgio Tura Vintage Cigar Holder with Lid
By Tura
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful cigar case made of red parchment in the 1950s by Giorgio Tura, fine Italian manufacture. The cigar case is very beautiful and striking in red p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hermès Sterling Silver Box circa 1950s by Ravinet d’Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A truly luxurious find, I have only ever seen these before in silver plate, this one in sterling silver with the "Minerva" mark (corresponding to 950/1000 for French silver). The ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Mauro Manetti Duck Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant silver plated duck ice bucket by Mauro Manetti, with an metal inlay inside and signed on the bottom.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mercier Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Box, France circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Parisian luxury house Maison Mercier Freres designed this elegant decorative lidded box. The piece was crafted in France circa 1970. It boasts a rectangular modernist design form...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s Murano Bronze-Mounted Glass Casket Attributed to Sommerso
Located in Winnetka, IL
A striking vintage bronze-mounted clear thick Murano glass casket attributed to Sommerso having a smoked glass interior.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Glass

Wood Box for Desk or Cigars, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box has been done in France in the 1960's. It is in the style of Alexandre Noll. The condition is good. You can use it as, a cigar box or pen box.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Alfredo Barbini Murano White Gold Spike Top Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass vanity powder or jewelry box. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Midcentury Box in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing little round box in lucite, rattan and brass in the style Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box
Located in Milan, IT
Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box Molded glass with two heads of wheat in relief, partially frosted to contrast with the transparent glass. Signed Lalique France
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Cigar Box and Ashtray by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing an exquisite piece of functional art: the Fontana Arte Cigar Box and Ashtray. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this unique item seamlessly combines the elegan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Porcelain Casket, Limoges, France
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain casket, Limoges. France Very good condition. dimensions: 4 cm Wed 11 cm.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Glass Mosaic and Brass Lidded Box by Salvador Teran
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool midcentury glass mosaic and brass lidded box by noted Mexican artist Salvador Teran, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

rare carl auböck box
Located in Munich, DE
rare piece from the carl auböck workshop.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, C 1960, Orange with Gold Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Decorative ceramic box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960. Signed at the bottom, 79/11, Italy. Organic designs on the lid with gold decorations.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Green Onyx Marble Box, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Discover a captivating handmade trinket or jewelry box, crafted with utmost care from exquisite onyx. Its hinged lid and gilded feet exude a timeless elegance. This versatile masterp...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Mid-Century Modernist Vermillion Red Lacquered Goat Skin Box by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist vermillion red lacquered goat skin box by Karl Springer, crafted in America circa 1980, is a fine example of the designer's renowned artistry and...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Goatskin

Midcentury Travertine Rectangular Box Fratelli Mannelli Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular box in travertine and chrome in the style of Fratelli Mannelli. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Mid Century Ben Seibel design for Jenfred Ware Brass Coffee Table Cigarette Box
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely brass cigarette box designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware. Wood inlay on top. Cork lined. Fabulous vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century Beautiful and useful 20th century. Chinese lacquer box of circular shape, the domed cover with flora...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Midcentury Formica and Ceramic Box by Einar Johansen & Søholm for Torben Ørskov
Located in Esbjerg, DK
High-quality desk cigarette or decorative box composed of a glazed ceramic lid with a globe in shallow relief, box-sides in solid rosewood upon af plate in black formica. The lid was designed by ceramist Einar Johansen and made at Søholm in Denmark for Torben Ørskov who made the box for the company AIU in Denmark circa 1965-69. The style of this box is reminiscent to boxes by Alfred Klitgaard and...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Formica

Porcelain Casket, Limoges, France
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain casket, Limoges, France.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed. Small scale Mondrian box decorated with rectangles and lines and glazed in red, yellow, and black. Signed f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Antique Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box or Lidded Candy Dish
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges porcelain hand crafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or lidded candy dish, circa 1930. Marked, see photos. ...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Box Lucite Ice effect and Brass Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular box in lucite ice effect and brass chromated in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Vintage Italian Pocket Watch Shaped Brass Box
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning brass pocketwatch shaped hinged box constructed using brass. Interior of box is lined in brass as well, and stamped "Made in Italy" on the back next to the bezel.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fornasetti Enamel Metal Mahogany Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage decorative matches box with enamel metal portraying a hot air balloon and mahogany wood insert / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1960s Length: 4.5 inches /...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Decorative Box in Wood and Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular box in wood and chrome in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

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