Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Mid-Century Wood and Metal Box with Dachshund Dog

$285

Mid-Century Wood and Metal Box with Dachshund Dog

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very charming Mid-Century rectangular Italian hand crafted box in wood and metal with a charming dachshund dog affixed on the lid. This box can be used to store your favorite pieces ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Mexican Modernist "Metales Casados" Box by Los Castillos

$700

Mexican Modernist "Metales Casados" Box by Los Castillos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Period Style: Mexican Modern Materials: Silver, Copper, Brass Plated, Wood Liner Designer: Humberto Castillo Manufacturer: Los Castillos

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Wooden Box, France, 1970s

$532

Wooden Box, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative carved wooden box, France, 1970s. An elegant wooden box crafted in a traditional style with a striking faceted geometric design. Its domed lid is topped with a conical ha...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Italian 1960s Fish Mosaic Trinket Box in Ceramic and brass

$1,005

Italian 1960s Fish Mosaic Trinket Box in Ceramic and brass

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Mid-Century Modern brass box with vibrant fish mosaic ceramic tiles top, Italy 1960s. This stunning vintage rectangular box is crafted from brass with a striking hand-crafted tile to...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's

$1,242 / item

Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite sculptural crab form box realistically rendered, crafted in Spain, 1950's. Made to look like a real crab crawling with movement masterfully with sharp detail and execution....

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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century Italian Green Onyx Marble & Brass Jewelry Box, 1960s

$260

Mid-Century Italian Green Onyx Marble & Brass Jewelry Box, 1960s

Located in Toronto, CA

A beautifully handcrafted mid-century Italian jewelry box carved from richly banded green onyx and accented with elegant brass trim and decorative brass feet. Dating to the 1960s, th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

FORNASETTI Malachite Box

$1,800

FORNASETTI Malachite Box

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with motif golden guns on green malachite / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original mark at the fel...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s

$380

Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,31 x 3,93 x 1,93 H inches 13,5 x 10 x 5 H cm

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Box, Faux Marble, USA, 1970

$550

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Box, Faux Marble, USA, 1970

By Various Makers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning modernist Lucite box was crafted in the 1970s. Its rectangular shape boasts a crystal-clear Lucite or Acrylic and faux marble textured pattern. The luminous, milky hone...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Maria Pergay's style Belt Buckle box, France, 1970's

$1,360

Maria Pergay's style Belt Buckle box, France, 1970's

By Maria Pergay

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful silver plated and brass box designed and produced in France, 1970s. Beautiful item with a belt buckle detail in the Maria Pergay's style. Decorative item that will elevate ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate, Brass

Hermes, Paris - Sterling Silver Pill Box With 1873 Coin Inset

$1,789

Hermes, Paris - Sterling Silver Pill Box With 1873 Coin Inset

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

From the iconic French luxury retailer, this solid / sterling silver box was made by Hermes of Paris, fully signed on the side of the box together with the Minerva head mark (silver)...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's

$804

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb turtle-shaped jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. More than a box...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Mid-Century Decorative Box in Rosewood and Walnut, Ralph Lauren Style

$150

Mid-Century Decorative Box in Rosewood and Walnut, Ralph Lauren Style

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful mixed wood decorative box. This piece created in rosewood, walnut and oak presents itself as a unique gift or personal item that is special for keepsakes or other uses such...

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1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

Bitossi for Raymor (Attributed) Italian Ceramic Lidded Box with Fused Glass Lid

$850

Bitossi for Raymor (Attributed) Italian Ceramic Lidded Box with Fused Glass Lid

By Bitossi, Raymor

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking mid-century Italian ceramic lidded box dating to the 1950s, distinguished by its richly textured fused glass mosaic lid in a vibrant palette of golden yellow, turq...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Midcentury Box Wood and Glass Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Style, Italy 1950s

$1,064

Midcentury Box Wood and Glass Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Style, Italy 1950s

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in wood and beveled glass attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1950s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wood and Enamel Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1960

$1,000

Mid-Century Modern Wood and Enamel Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1960

By Capo Esmaltes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Designed by the esteemed J. Capo Esmaltes and crafted in Spain circa 1960, this exquisite Mid-Century Modern lidded box is a true fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. Its refined re...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Copper, Enamel

Dior Midcentury Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Decorative Oval Box, Italy 1970

$378 / item

Dior Midcentury Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Decorative Oval Box, Italy 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century decorative jewelry box made from a beautiful combination of lucite enriched with Vienna straw, brass, and tortoiseshell-effect lucite. This incredibly stylish pi...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Wooden box, France, 1970

$532

Wooden box, France, 1970

By Lorenz

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Wooden box, France, 1970s, an elegant vintage piece characterized by a burl wood veneer with particularly decorative swirling patterns. Its clean design and soft lines make it both f...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Mithe Espelt Ceramic and Fused Glass Jewelry Box France c 1968

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Mithe Espelt Ceramic and Fused Glass Jewelry Box France c 1968

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Chicago, IL

Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960s Ceramic enamels in shades of green gold with fused glass with iconic blackened wood box. Literature: Mithé Espelt, le luxe discret...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Tessellated Marble Demilune Box by Celerie Kemble for Maitland Smith

$3,975

Mid-Century Tessellated Marble Demilune Box by Celerie Kemble for Maitland Smith

By Celerie Kemble, Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite Mid-Century Modernist tessellated marble demilune box, designed by Celerie Kemble for Maitland Smith, Philippines, circa 1980. This luxurious box features a beautifully ...

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1980s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Marble

Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box

$950

Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic Rectangular Tiger Eye Box featuring a black stone interior. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding f...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Multi-gemstone

Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Mounts, Green Veined Stone

$550

Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Mounts, Green Veined Stone

Located in Miami, FL

Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Mounts, Green Veined Stone A finely crafted Italian alabaster trinket or jewelry box, showcasing the natural beauty of richly ve...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Brass

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

$531

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Rectangular box in yellow-green onyx, made in France around 1970. This piece showcases the natural beauty of the stone, with its translucent hues ranging from pale green to honey, tr...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain "Cotton" Jar, Vintage

$990

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain "Cotton" Jar, Vintage

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Stockholm, SE

Porcelain jar from the bathroom series by Piero Fornasetti, 20th Century With decor of flowers and "Cotton". Signed Fornasetti. In good condition, smaller signs of age and wear.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

20th Century Handmade Silver Vase by Asian Artisans, Vintage

$220

20th Century Handmade Silver Vase by Asian Artisans, Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage handmade silver Vase. Sorry we don't know anything about it, but its beautiful. It is marked with a sign of the silversmith. I am unsure of the age of this object an...

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20th Century Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Cream Alabaster vanity box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, circa 1970's

$650

Cream Alabaster vanity box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, circa 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful cream alabaster box designed and sculpted by romano bianchi in Italy in the 1970s. Decorative object that will bring a real design touch to your interior. Very nice patina....

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster

Large Green Majolica Money Bank Squirrel Circa 1950

$400

Large Green Majolica Money Bank Squirrel Circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

Large green Majolica Money Bank Squirrel Circa 1950.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Moraccan Thuya Wood Box Marquetry, circa 1960

$224

Moraccan Thuya Wood Box Marquetry, circa 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

Little wood box decorated with symetrical marquetry representing a flower. Made circa 1960 in Morocco. Good condition, very few signs of use. Shipping: 11 / 15 / 6 cm 0.5 kg

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Music Play Box, Around 1960s, Made in Switzerland

$283

Music Play Box, Around 1960s, Made in Switzerland

Located in Wien, Au

Music play box, around 1960s, made in Switzerland. Wood inlays. Plays " Love story " Music Hight when open: 19cm.

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

$5,436

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of Paris. A stunning design in silverplate with a gilde...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Italian Florentine Rectangular Gold Embossed Leather Box with Lock and Key

$370

Italian Florentine Rectangular Gold Embossed Leather Box with Lock and Key

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We are always on the hunt for these vintage Florentine boxes and rarely we come across one with a lock and a key. This Italian rectangular box, lined in yellow velvet, is prefect to ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Velvet

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

$804

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Italian Florentine Square Green and Gilt Wood Trinket Box

$140

Italian Florentine Square Green and Gilt Wood Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming small Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee table ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can Mid-Century

$585

Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can Mid-Century

By Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, vintage Coca Cola trash can mid-century. White paint with chrome plated steel. Interior galvanized can. Original unrestored. Dimensions: 29" H x 14" Diameter...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Fornasetti Enamel Metal Butterflies Box

$1,800

Fornasetti Enamel Metal Butterflies Box

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative matches box with enamel metal portraying a butterflies on red background, and mahogany wood insert / made by Fornasetti in Milan Italy in the 1960s Length: 8 inche...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal

FORNASETTI Playing Cards Box

$1,200

FORNASETTI Playing Cards Box

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage poker playing cards box in walnut wood and metal case, it holds two packs of cards / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Length: 5.5 inches / Width: 4 in...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970

$804

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful turtle-shaped pill box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. More than a box...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver

1950s Brazilian Bronze Souvenir Box with Inlaid Historic Coins by Alberti

$595

1950s Brazilian Bronze Souvenir Box with Inlaid Historic Coins by Alberti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Bronze Souvenir Box with Inlaid Historic Coins by Alberti, Brazil, circa 1950s Dimensions: 2.5" Diameter x 1.25" H A finely crafted mid-century bronze so...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Green Onyx Jewelry Box with Gilded Lion Feet

$449

Mid-Century Modern Green Onyx Jewelry Box with Gilded Lion Feet

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A handmade trinket or jewelry box, crafted with utmost care from exquisite onyx. Details in guilded metal such as the lion feet. This versatile box will work for your treasures, whil...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

Russian Fedoskino Lacquered Box "Morning in a Pine Forest", Family Bear 1965

$414

Russian Fedoskino Lacquered Box "Morning in a Pine Forest", Family Bear 1965

Located in Labrit, Landes

Hand-painted and lacquered box. The illustration is maned "Morning in a Pine Forest" and it represents a bear family the mother and three little bears playing in the forest. Fedoskin...

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1960s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Large Mid-Century Modern Oak Sewing Box on Wheels, Netherlands, 1950s

$591

Large Mid-Century Modern Oak Sewing Box on Wheels, Netherlands, 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large Solid Oak wood sewing box ,on wheels . opened with two hinged doors on the top, while the accordion style (with layered shelves that used external hinges to store more stuff in...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box

$1,450

Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box

Located in New York, NY

Tiger eye lidded semi precious stone box. Gold, brown and yellow richly changing colour hardstone box with gold-wash silver hinge attributed ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Silver

Mid Century Brass Shopping Bag Sculpture 1970s Made in Italy

$595

Mid Century Brass Shopping Bag Sculpture 1970s Made in Italy

By Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vessel sculpted brass shopping bag. This stylish piece is whimsical as it is glamorous. Brass sheets have been sculpted to create a vessel that mimics a shopping bag. E...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France

$18,689

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box. “Finely chiseled gilt bronze box, the lid depicting a central plant whose leaves, veins, and roots radiate sym...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, 1960s Design

$276

Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, 1960s Design

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy. This box is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 5,31 x 3,74 x 1,96 H inches 13,5 x 9,5 x 5 H cm

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Mid-Century Italian Jewelry Box in White Alabaster with Gilded Metal

$293Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Italian Jewelry Box in White Alabaster with Gilded Metal

Located in Valencia, VC

Elegant Mid-Century Italian White Alabaster Jewelry Box A very elegant and charming Mid-Century Italian jewelry or trinket box, beautifully handcrafted in polished white alabaster a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Marble, Metal

Vintage 1950's Soapstone Box

$685

Vintage 1950's Soapstone Box

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely vintage mid century modern soapstone box is from the 50's. The muted colors of pink, orange tangerine, yellow tan, black and gray make a great presence in any room for je...

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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Soapstone

Les roseaux à visage humain et Le lit de la rivière by Line Vautrin, France

$34,302 / set

Les roseaux à visage humain et Le lit de la rivière by Line Vautrin, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

Reeds with Human Faces and The Riverbed, a set of two boxes. (Les roseaux à visage humain et le lit de la rivière) by Line Vautrin. Set of two gilt bronze boxes, titled Reeds with Hu...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Modernist Wood and Enamel vanity Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, circa 1970's

$1,358

Modernist Wood and Enamel vanity Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, circa 1970's

By Capo Esmaltes

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful modernist jewelry box designed and produced by J. Capo Esmaltes in Spain during the 1970's. This handcrafted woodbox with pink, blue and brown enamel details is a true work...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Fontana Arte Glass and Walnut Wood Boxes Edited by Fontana Arte c1940

$3,900 / item

Fontana Arte Glass and Walnut Wood Boxes Edited by Fontana Arte c1940

By Fontana Arte

Located in Chicago, IL

Fontana Arte pair of walnut and glass boxes. Edition Fontana Arte c1940. Excellent condition. H 3” × L 5” × D 5 cm H 3.25 × L 5” ×D 5 cm

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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Carrara Marble Small Lidded Canister or Stash Box, Italy, 1960s

$120Sale Price|20% Off

Carrara Marble Small Lidded Canister or Stash Box, Italy, 1960s

Located in San Diego, CA

Carrara marble small lidded canister or stash container. Italy, 1960s.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Carrara Marble

Italian Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Decorative Box With Hinged Lid

$345

Italian Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Decorative Box With Hinged Lid

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer this Italian burl wood box, circa 1950s, showcasing a richly dramatic swirling grain throughout. The box features a clean, architectural silhouette with ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood, Burl

Odette Dijeux Mid-Century Signed Ceramic Box, circa 1950, Belgium

$2,185

Odette Dijeux Mid-Century Signed Ceramic Box, circa 1950, Belgium

By Odette Dijeux

Located in Brussels, BE

Nice Odette Dijeux mid-century decorative box, circa 1950, Belgium. White and brown enameled ceramic. Signed underneath Odette Dijeux . Each piece of this artist is unique and po...

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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Wood Handcarved Decorative Box, Mid-Century Modern, France, After Noll

$1,052

Wood Handcarved Decorative Box, Mid-Century Modern, France, After Noll

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Barcelona, ES

Wood handcarved box after Alexandre Noll Signed Tony to the underside. Late 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a be...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

La prière de Saint François d’Assise, Gilt bronze box by Line Vautrin, France

$31,227

La prière de Saint François d’Assise, Gilt bronze box by Line Vautrin, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

La prière de Saint François d’Assise (The Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi), gilt bronze box by Line Vautrin. Large gilt bronze box whose lid is engraved with a large extract from t...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Aime Tant et Plus, Gilt bronze box by Line Vautrin, circa 1946, France

$12,538

Aime Tant et Plus, Gilt bronze box by Line Vautrin, circa 1946, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

Aime Tant et Plus (Love so much and more), gilt bronze box by Line Vautrin. Gilded bronze box with a rebus message chiseled on the lid that can be interpreted as follows: M for AIME ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Swedish Black Lacquer Relief Box with Secret Drawer

$850

Swedish Black Lacquer Relief Box with Secret Drawer

Located in Pasadena, CA

A sculptural black lacquer storage object with deeply carved geometric relief, giving the piece a strong architectural presence. The faceted surf...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Pine, Lacquer

Lucite and Silver Plate Large Modernist Box, circa 1970

$900

Lucite and Silver Plate Large Modernist Box, circa 1970

By Studio Italia Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking modernist box evokes the sophisticated artistry of renowned Italian designers such as Tommaso Barbi, Gabriella Crespi, or Willy Rizzo. The rare piece was crafted in Ita...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico

$575

Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico

By Los Castillo

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking mid-century modern decorative box by the renowned Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Mexico. This finely crafted rectangular box features a warm patinated brass body topped w...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay

$532

Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay Description: This is a decorative storage box made of metal and wood, designed in France during the 1970s,...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Mid-century Modern decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative 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 decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative boxes, popular names associated with this style include Bitossi, Line Vautrin, Piero Fornasetti, and Gabriella Crespi. 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 decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $34,396 while the average work can sell for $850.