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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's
Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's

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

$1,195 / 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

Small Vintage Trinket Box, English, Malachite, Silver, Decorative, Mid Century
Small Vintage Trinket Box, English, Malachite, Silver, Decorative, Mid Century

Small Vintage Trinket Box, English, Malachite, Silver, Decorative, Mid Century

$2,712

Small Vintage Trinket Box, English, Malachite, Silver, Decorative, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small vintage trinket box. An English, malachite and silver decorative box with elephant finial, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Wonderfully diminutive, with c...

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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Malachite, Silver

Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Pill Box c.1980
Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Pill Box c.1980

Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Pill Box c.1980

$886

Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Pill Box c.1980

By Cartier

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful vintage solid sterling silver pill box, beautiful quality to be expected from the world renowned luxury retailer, Cartier. The lid has the large Cartier "C" logo integra...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

$773

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

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

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

$1,308

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

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Enamel

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

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

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

$182Sale Price|30% Off

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

Vintage Studio Craft Solid Koa Wood "Rock Box" Trinket Box by Dean Santner
Vintage Studio Craft Solid Koa Wood "Rock Box" Trinket Box by Dean Santner

Vintage Studio Craft Solid Koa Wood "Rock Box" Trinket Box by Dean Santner

$250

Vintage Studio Craft Solid Koa Wood "Rock Box" Trinket Box by Dean Santner

By Dean Santner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Studio Craft biomorphic "Rock Box" stash box with hidden handleless pull-out drawer by artist, Dean Santner (ca. 1970s, San Francisco Bay Area, USA). Masterfully carved from ...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's
Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

$978 / item

Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1970s. Silver plated box depicting a snail symbol of resilience and spiritual growth since antiquity. Playful design object that will d...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

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

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

$1,773

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

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wooden Box with Marquetry Decoration, France, 1970s
Wooden Box with Marquetry Decoration, France, 1970s

Wooden Box with Marquetry Decoration, France, 1970s

$517

Wooden Box with Marquetry Decoration, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French wooden box dating from the 1970s, featuring richly figured wood veneer and delicate marquetry decoration. The rectangular box is embellished with a geometric diamond motif on ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Liwan's Rome Large Italian Decorative Box in Brass & Stainless Steel, 1970s
Liwan's Rome Large Italian Decorative Box in Brass & Stainless Steel, 1970s

Liwan's Rome Large Italian Decorative Box in Brass & Stainless Steel, 1970s

$819

Liwan's Rome Large Italian Decorative Box in Brass & Stainless Steel, 1970s

By Liwan's Rome

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous and incredibly elegant large decorative box made from a combination of gilt brass and polished stainless steel, lined internally with black-colored glass. This stylish piec...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Lobster jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1950's
Lobster jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1950's

Lobster jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1950's

$1,195

Lobster jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1950's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

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

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

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

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

$1,195

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

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, yellow, blue and brown enamel details is a t...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Enamel

Vintage Japanese Fumibako/Decorative Box in Red Lacquered Wood and Black Plastic
Vintage Japanese Fumibako/Decorative Box in Red Lacquered Wood and Black Plastic

Vintage Japanese Fumibako/Decorative Box in Red Lacquered Wood and Black Plastic

$375

Vintage Japanese Fumibako/Decorative Box in Red Lacquered Wood and Black Plastic

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Japanese Fumibako/Decorative Box composed of an orange/red lacquered wooden frame with raised black plastic ornamentation and brown interior from the Shōwa era (Post-War Occu...

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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Plastic, Wood, Lacquer

Moraccan Thuya Wood Box Marquetry, circa 1960
Moraccan Thuya Wood Box Marquetry, circa 1960

Moraccan Thuya Wood Box Marquetry, circa 1960

$216

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

Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box
Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box

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

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s
Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s

$785

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing rectangular decorative box in polished steel and brass with a wooden interior arrangement. Its style resembles contemporary products by Romeo Rega. Made in France in th...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome

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

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

Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970
Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970

Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970

$739

Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous mid-century square shaped decorative jewelry box in an elegant tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This fantastic piece was designed in France during the 1970s for Christ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Mithe Espelt Ceramic and Fused Glass Jewelry Box France c 1968
Mithe Espelt Ceramic and Fused Glass Jewelry Box France c 1968

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

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

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

Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s
Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s

Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s

$145

Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s

Located in Toronto, CA

Elegant handcrafted pill box made in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1970s. Created by Villalobos, this petite sterling silver box features a domed lid inlaid with iridescent abalone shell arra...

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

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Sterling Silver

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970
Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

$512

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

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Box Tea Caddy Marquetry Wood Brass Details, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Box Tea Caddy Marquetry Wood Brass Details, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Box Tea Caddy Marquetry Wood Brass Details, Italy

$717

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Box Tea Caddy Marquetry Wood Brass Details, Italy

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Elegant Mid-Century Modern decorative tea caddy box crafted in carved wood with refined brass details. The piece features a distinctive sarcophagus-inspired shape, with a rectangular...

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

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Brass

Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

$512

Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Description Spectacular Mid-Century decorative box in a striking combination of gilt brass and chromed metal. This incredibly elegant jewelry box was produced in Italy during the 19...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can, Mid-Century Metal, USA, 1960s
Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can, Mid-Century Metal, USA, 1960s

Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can, Mid-Century Metal, USA, 1960s

$468Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can, Mid-Century Metal, USA, 1960s

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

Italian Florentine Square Green and Gilt Wood Trinket Box
Italian Florentine Square Green and Gilt Wood Trinket Box

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

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

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

$432

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

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

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

$625

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

FORNASETTI City of Cards Playing Cards Box
FORNASETTI City of Cards Playing Cards Box

FORNASETTI City of Cards Playing Cards Box

$839Sale Price|30% Off

FORNASETTI City of Cards Playing Cards Box

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage poker playing cards box in walnut wood and "City of Cards" enameled metal case cover, it holds two packs of cards / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s L...

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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
Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970

$773

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

Mid Century Brass Shopping Bag Sculpture 1970s Made in Italy
Mid Century Brass Shopping Bag Sculpture 1970s Made in Italy

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

Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box
Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box

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

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Stone, Silver

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape
Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape

$773

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Roma, IT

Tobacco container by Aldo Tura, Italy 1940s in goatskin, brass and wood. The container has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and another for storing and lighting the games. D...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Wooden box, France, 1970
Wooden box, France, 1970

Wooden box, France, 1970

$512

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

Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Mounts
Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Mounts

Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Mounts

$480

Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Mounts

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

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

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

$1,195

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

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, yellow, blue and brown enamel details is a t...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Enamel

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Attributed Ceramic Lidded Box with Relief Tile Lid
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Attributed Ceramic Lidded Box with Relief Tile Lid

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Attributed Ceramic Lidded Box with Relief Tile Lid

$575

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Attributed Ceramic Lidded Box with Relief Tile Lid

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking mid-century Italian ceramic lidded box attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The design features a sculptural, tile-like lid with a repeating geometric relief, fin...

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

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Ceramic

1960 Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Italian Box
1960 Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Italian Box

1960 Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Italian Box

$341

1960 Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Italian Box

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This authentic 1960s Italian vintage box features a warm, rich wood interior frame wrapped in a striking mustard-yellow metal cover. The top lid showcases a detailed black graphic il...

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

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Metal

Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950
Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950

Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950

$627Sale Price|20% Off

Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950

By Jaques of London

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 Decorative Boxes

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Wood

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

$330

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

By Guzzini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...

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

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Lucite

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

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

$282Sale 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

Ivory Leather Box with Brass Nailheads and Ball Feet
Ivory Leather Box with Brass Nailheads and Ball Feet

Ivory Leather Box with Brass Nailheads and Ball Feet

$349 / item

Ivory Leather Box with Brass Nailheads and Ball Feet

Located in Westwood, NJ

This Ivory Leather Box runs long and narrow, the domed lid and the sides bound in ivory leather and marked out with rows of brass nailheads set at even intervals. The lid curves over...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Leather

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

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

$17,982

“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

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Bronze

Vintage Raymor Lidded Ceramic Flower Box Turquoise And White Italian, 1960's
Vintage Raymor Lidded Ceramic Flower Box Turquoise And White Italian, 1960's

Vintage Raymor Lidded Ceramic Flower Box Turquoise And White Italian, 1960's

$795

Vintage Raymor Lidded Ceramic Flower Box Turquoise And White Italian, 1960's

By Raymor

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely vintage Italian hallmarked lidded ceramic flower box by Raymor is from the 60's. The colors are turquoise, white with outlines of gray charcoal. The hallmarks read 03529 ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Vintage Italian Florentine Giltwood Rectangular Blue Painted Box
Vintage Italian Florentine Giltwood Rectangular Blue Painted Box

Vintage Italian Florentine Giltwood Rectangular Blue Painted Box

$225

Vintage Italian Florentine Giltwood Rectangular Blue Painted Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box has been painted in soothing blue and gilt with red velvet interior. This box could be used for storage or jewelry and would certainl...

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

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Velvet

Debladis Paris Modernist Silver Plate and Lucite Box, circa 1960
Debladis Paris Modernist Silver Plate and Lucite Box, circa 1960

Debladis Paris Modernist Silver Plate and Lucite Box, circa 1960

$800

Debladis Paris Modernist Silver Plate and Lucite Box, circa 1960

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning lidded box, designed by French silversmith Debladis Paris, exudes sophistication and elegance. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1960. Its sleek, rounded s...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Silver Plate

Tessellated Mid Century Marble Decorative Box, Vintage Design
Tessellated Mid Century Marble Decorative Box, Vintage Design

Tessellated Mid Century Marble Decorative Box, Vintage Design

$495

Tessellated Mid Century Marble Decorative Box, Vintage Design

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Maitland Smith tessellated marble and brass trinket or jewelry box circa 1970's. It features a mosaic of pinkish-red marble tiles accented with brass. A rare find in very goo...

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1970s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Marble, Brass

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

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

$2,105

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

Gabriella Crespi Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy 1970s
Gabriella Crespi Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy 1970s

Gabriella Crespi Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy 1970s

$3,414

Gabriella Crespi Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy 1970s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Rome, IT

Rare box in lucite and chrome in the shape of a rhombus signed by the Italian designer Gabriella Crespi as shown in photos. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Conditions are good consid...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Chrome

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

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

Patinated Brass Box, France 1960's
Patinated Brass Box, France 1960's

Patinated Brass Box, France 1960's

$3,000

Patinated Brass Box, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Large brass patinated lidded box with highly stylized grooved edges. 8.5x7x2

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

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Brass

Italian Florentine Rectangular Gold Embossed Leather Box with Lock and Key
Italian Florentine Rectangular Gold Embossed Leather Box with Lock and Key

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

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.

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