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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Industrial
Rounded Wooden and Rope Box in Wood France 1960, Brown Color Audoux Minnet Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rounded Wooden and Rope Box in Wood France 1960, Brown Color Audoux Minnet Style
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Rope

Mid-century German Hammered Copper Dish c.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century kidney shaped, hammered solid copper dish. Stamped "Made in Germany". CREATOR Unknown. Made in Germany. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960s. MATERIALS AND...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Copper

Studio Craft Lidded Plywood Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Free form rectangular studio craft wood plywood box c.2001. This piece features a layered plywood exterior and cork interior. A sweet message is scribbled on the interior of the lid ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Cork, Plywood

Mid-century West Berlin, Germany Hammered Copper Dish c.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century kidney shaped, hammered copper dish. Stamped "Made in West Berlin". CREATOR Unknown. West Berlin, Germany. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960s. MATERIALS AN...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Copper

Fontana Arte Bronzed Metal and Glass Box, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Bronzed Metal and Glass Box, Rarely seen on the market. The glass carries the original Fa label. Italy 1950s Ref: Fontana Arte Catalog 6 page 211.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Wah Ming Chang "Bronze Originals of California" Ashtray c.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An impressive, heavy solid bronze mid-century ashtray designed by California artist and sculptor Wah Ming Chang. Known later in life for his sculptures and the props he design...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Copper

Tommaso Barbi Italy Chrome and Burl Wood Large-Scale Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tommaso Barbi designed this great-looking original decorative box in Italy in the 1960s. The modernist design boasts a square shape with chromed metal and burl birch wood geometric m...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Chrome

Francisco Rebajes African Ubangi Tribe Copper Dish c.1940-1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century copper trinket dish designed by Francisco Rebajes with stylized horse motive. Stamped "Rebajes". CREATOR Francisco Rebajes. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Copper

Mid-century Copper and Silver Applique Dish c.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century kidney shaped copper trinket dish with silver applique. Stamped "Chevez" CREATOR Chevez. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Coppe...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Copper

Hans Gustav Ehrenreich '1917-84' Scandinavian Modern Cigar Box in Rosewood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Along with Alfred Klitgaard and Knud Albert Furniture-maker, and Artist Hans Gustav Ehrenreich is regarded as one of the most prolific Scandinavian designers of the 1960s. Although H...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Francisco Rebajes African Ubangi Tribe Copper Dish c.1940-1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century copper trinket dish designed by Francisco Rebajes using his iconic African Ubangi tribe member and necklace motive. Stamped "Rebajes". CREATOR Francisco Reb...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Copper

Italian Mid-Century Mirrored Letter Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique 20th Century letter box of Italian design with a trapezoidal shape having a hinged top over lock and key. The ebonized top is beautifully scalloped and edged in molded walnut....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

Sermel Mexico Hand-painted Heart Shaped Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Sermel Mexico hand-painted heart shaped box. Brown Papier mache box. Signed Sermel Mexico on the underside.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Alabaster Box with Brass Trim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vibrant Orange and Golden color Alabaster box with a brass trimmed closure. The box is ideal for jewelry, decor on a cocktail table or holding office supplies on your desk or work...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Walnut Machinist's Factory Tool Box c.1940-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A Walnut machinist's tool box used to store cutting tools for a lathe. Dovetail joints. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-195...
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Felt, Wood

Robert McKeown Handcrafted Lidded Stash Box, California, 1976
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Robert McKeown Handcrafted Walnut & Resin Lidded Stash Box, California, 1976. Signed to the bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Resin, Walnut

Rare Blenko Charcoal Glass Abstract Bowl Model 558 by Wayne Husted - As-Is
Located in Chicago, IL
This bowl has 2 large internal fractures in the glass unfortunately. A rare model by Husted and in probably one of the more desirable modern colors (charcoal). In this condition, ei...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Fred & Marilyn Buss Maple Burl & Walnut Trinket Box, c.1975
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Fred & Marilyn Buss Maple Burl & Walnut Trinket Box, c.1975. Beautiful original condition. Signed to the bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Maple, Walnut, Burl

Renoir Designs Marble Soapstone Bamboo Hollywood Regency Box Keepsake Trinket
Located in Miami, FL
Renoir Designs handcrafted Marble, Soapstone, Bamboo over Wood decorative Box, Keepsake or Trinket Hollywood Regency Period made in the Philippines. Interior is lined with black velv...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Marble, Soapstone

Hand Crafted Burl Walnut Wood Box, 1970's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hand Crafted Burl Walnut Wood Box, 1970's
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Tray Vessel by Jean Gillon for Wood Art
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer this standout piece from the Jean Gillon collection: a decorative wood serving tray crafted from the finest jacaranda. Crafted with meticulous detail and unde...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Murano Green White Ribbons Gold Top Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Jewelry Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Zanfirico ribbons and green canes Italian art glass vanity powder jar or jewelry box. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The jar has emerald ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Porsche Leather Card Holder Cigarette Box
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant cigarette or card holder etui in saddle leather and with golden brass clips, signed.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Christian Dior for Dior Hone Silver Plate Decorative Box Pumpkin Design, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant decorative box in the shape of a pumpkin designed by Christian Dior for his 1970s Home collection. This beautiful decorative box with lid...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiger’s Eye Intarsia Box, 1960s Italian, stamped Gori & Zucchi (Unoaerre)
Located in London, GB
An exquisite vintage Italian tiger’s eye intarsia box stamped by Gori & Zucchi (later to become Unoaerre), retailed in Ravenna in c. 1960s. The box is ve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Quartz, Silver

Vintage Arden Company Milk. Crane Wood and Metal Storage Box.
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1961. Ardent Forms Metal and wood Crate. Wording has been embossed into the wood.Rustic vintage. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 19 W ; 13 D ; 1...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Square Polished Brass Box with Wood Lining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A square brass box with a slightly raised top. The piece is lined with wood and green for office or work station supplies. Also, a handsome decorative box on the cocktail table hol...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hong Kong Decorative Brass Pewter Six-Sided Trinket Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass Pewter six-sided decorative gift Trinket Box stamped Hong Kong 2.5 h x 8 diameter Preowned original vintage condition. Refer to images.
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Pewter

Jean Gerbino For Vallauris, France, Ceramic Glazed Sage Mosaic Lidded Pot 1960's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic lidded pot Sage green, terracotta and cream shades, beautifully crafted Circa 1960's Signed Gerbino to base Height 2.5 inch...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Original Gorgeous Box by Piero Fornasetti. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original gorgeous box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood. It's in excellent condition. The box is signed on the bottom. Dimension: 7,87 x 5,51 x 1,96 inches cm 20 x cm 14 x cm 5 H
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Walnut

Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Holster Box - 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Fratelli Mannelli travertine holster box or catchall.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Travertine

Enameled Glazed Ceramic Box by Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore
Located in Koper, SI
Beautiful ceramic box produced in the 1970s a small series by Ceramica Arcore, crafted by Marco Terenzi and finished by Nanni Valentini, featuring an abstract organic decor in earthl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small rectangular cut glass candis or jewelry box with hardware in brass.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Christian Dior Round Silver Plate Talcum Pouch Box 'Poison', 1980s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elevate your vanity with this exquisite vintage Christian Dior Round Talcum Pouch Box, adorned with the iconic "Poison" motif. Dating back to the glamorous 1980s, this luxurious acce...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Rare Vintage Gucci "G" Logo Polished Steel & Gilded Box
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find and in such pristine condition. I have only ever seen these with much of the gold missing, this one is in absolutely superb condition retaining all of it's gilding and m...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely small turned hardwood lidded box with a chess style shaped finial, made in Europe probably in the 1960s.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood, Wood

1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi 'Blue Rimini' Clover Box, #10/20
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an absolutely stunning and extremely rare, 1960s Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi 'Blue Rimini' clover lidded box. The piece has a beautiful, clover floral motif on the lid....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Vintage Gucci, Italy - Solid Sterling 800 Silver Box c.1968
Located in Bath, GB
A truly striking and very rare box by the iconic designer, Gucci, Italy. What makes this one so very special is that is made from solid 800/100 silver rather than the usual silver p...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Silver

1950 Felice Galbiati Fornasetti Design Italiano Scatola Carte da Gioco
Located in Brescia, IT
Scatola Felice Galbiati _ Milano Italy, 1950 Metallo Serigrafato e legno Ottime condizioni
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1950s Military Suitcase with Name, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition There are no keys The name of the soldier is Doctor Jaroslav Turek circa 1950 Beautiful patina
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modern Dutch Design STIJL Modernism Letter Box, 1950's Holland
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design in the style of DE STIJL Modernism letter box. Made in Holland, the Netherlands in the 1950's. Wood constructed box, finished with pale blue, m...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Laminate, Boxwood

Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous vintage box in the manner of Ystad Metal. Designed by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst. Inscribed on the top as shown. Would work well on a shelf, coffee table, or on a des...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

tRAPHOR boxes
Located in Milano, Lombardia
TRAPHOR boxes triptych of brass plate boxes polished and protected with transparent yellow lacquer , whose correct measurements are : 24 x 10 x 8.5 21 x 10 x 8.5 17 x 10 x 8.5 This...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Brown Leather Red Velvet Lined Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Brown Oval Leather Lined Decorative Jewelry Box, 1950-60's Italy Vintage decorative box in brown leather with gold embossed decoration. This Mid-Century box was handcrafted in Italy...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Velvet

1960s Astonishing Box in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,90 x 4,33 x 1,57 H inches 15 x 11 x 4 H cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

Aime Tant Et Plus by Line Vautrin, Gilt Bronze Box
Located in Brussels, BE
Aime tant et plus by Line Vautrin. Aime tant et plus, gilt bronze box whose lid is carved with a rebus. The rebus can be deciphered as follows: M for “Aime” (love in english) A g...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Green Majolica Money Bank Typewriter Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Green Majolica Money Bank Typewriter Circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's TEAL COLOURED LOCKABLE MACHINIST WORK TOOL BOX WITH LOCK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original, stunning condition teal coloured machinist work tool box in all steel with period lock and lo...
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1920s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Vintage Art Work Match Books from Boston Museum of Fine Arts - Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare complete set of four vintage art-work matchbooks from Boston Museum of Fine Arts, circa 1980s. The matchbooks are in very good vintage condition complete with matches and meas...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Rare Vintage Set of 4 Nesting Teak Canisters from Japan Mid-Century 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of teak canisters. This vintage set is aesthetically pleasing visually and current, as it is full of purpose. The practicality of the nes...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Teak

1970s Open Box Centerpiece Tray Oak Wood Dish
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Oak Wood Open Box File Vase Tray Dish 2 x 6 w x 8 long Preowned vintage unrestored condition, please see images provided.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Black and Gold Metal Box with Roses for Jewelry Box or Trinket Box
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black and gold box with roses. A stylish little box which can be used as jewelry box or trinket box or make-up box. Box has black color with embossed gold roses and lines in the shape of cords. Inside this little storage box with lid...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Lady's or Gentleman's Designer Eight Watch Trinket Casket Box by Phillip Plein
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Quality Lady's or Gentleman's Eight Watch Casket modelled as a vintage Suitcase in faux leather with nickel finish mounting and stud detailing, complete with its original...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Faux Leather

La Paglia Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953) in New Jersey. Deep and tapering with flared rim. Raised foot with short support in the bead ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury Box in Enameled Metal and Wood Att. Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box attributed to Piero Fornasetti. It has a enameled metal cover and wooden inner compartment. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Perfect ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Mid-century cork and brass box, France 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century ice-bucket shaped decorative box France 1940s H 22 cm - 21 cm diam. Conditions: very good consistent with age and use.
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Mid-20th Century Wooden Box with Silver Knot Lid by the French Firm Hermès Paris
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century wooden box with silver bow/knot lid by french brand Hermès Paris By: Hermès Paris Material: fabric, silver, wood, leather, metal, silver plate Technique: cast, plat...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate, Metal, Silver

Vintage 1950s Murano Glass Glass Box with Brass Detail Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage and rare murano glass box with brass detail. These beautiful glass boxes are treasured objects that stand the test of time with their incredible beauty and craftmanship. Cr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Boxes

Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.

Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.

Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.

Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.

You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.

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