Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
White 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 2/6
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Yves Marian. 2/6
Realised circa 1970
Signed at the base
original perfect condition
20th century design white egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box
Height 15 cm
Large 10 cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Rectangular Decorative Box in Travertine and Cork by Marble Art, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
This beautiful square-shaped box in Travertine Marble and cork is a wonderful example of Italian decorative objects production during the 70s by Italian manufacturer Marble Art (Mart...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Bernard Buffat Large Blue Decorative Ceramic Box or Jewelry Box circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Bernard Buffat - La grande aux potiers
Unique handmade ceramic box
Large blue and colored decorative ceramic box signed by Bernard Buffat
Reali...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Tessellated Horn Tissue Box Cover
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this Vintage Boho Tessellated Horn Tissue Box Cover, a luxurious accessory that combines natural beauty with artisanal craftsmanship. Crafted from intricately...
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Horn, Wood
Vintage Padlock Key Box in Patinated Brass, Japan 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Japanese novelty wall mounted key hanger in the shape of this jumbo padlock in patinated brass. Curious details with xl revits and key.shaped handle. ...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rounded Wooden Box in Wood France 1960, Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box in Wood, the shape is round, and the color Brown. It has been made in France around 1960.
Signed A Hoerdts.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Grey 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 4/6
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Yves Marian. 2/6
Realised circa 1970
Signed at the base
original perfect condition
20th century design light grey egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box
Height 18 cm
Large 11 cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Brass Shopping Bag Sculpture 1970s Made in Italy
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Brayton Mid Century Ceramic Box
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Brayton Laguna Ceramic Keep Sake Box. Rich solid black glaze accented with metallic gold glaze having a simple rectangular shap...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
White 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 1/6
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Yves Marian. 1/6
Realised circa 1970
Signed at the base
original perfect condition
20th century design white egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box
Height 15 cm
Large 10 cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Olives Canister Vallauris, Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Olives Canister Vallauris, Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Don Shoemaker for Señal Carved Root Wood Box Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Free form lidded box designer Don Shoemaker Mexico
Retains original label Señal
Cocobolo root wood
6.5 h x 4 d x 10 w
Original vintage unrestored condition.
Expect signs of vin...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cocobolo, Wood
Large Floor Stoneware Red Ceramic Box by Christine, 1982
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Christine - 1982.
Large floor stoneware ceramic box.
Red ceramic glazes colors.
Signed under the base.
Measures: height 50 cm
Large 32 cm.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Dior Style Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver Pocket Emptier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century pocket emptier in lucite with tortoiseshell effect and silver. This fantastic piece was designed in France following the st...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver
Polia Pillin California Studio Pottery Seated Girl with Bird Lidded Trinket Box
By Polia Pillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large ceramic lidded trinket box in shades of blue with decoration of a seated woman and bird. Created by Polia Pillin of Los Angeles, California,...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Holster Box - 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Fratelli Mannelli travertine holster box or catchall.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Travertine
Modernist Long and Flat Silver Plate Box with Crocodile Pattern, 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist silver plate decorative covered box was crafted in France in the 1960s. The oversized, extra-long flat shape has a minimalist design and an impressive embosse...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Vallauris Style Blue & Black Ceramic Box - France 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical deep blue and black ceramic box with cone shaped handles in the style of Vallauris.
In good vintage condition. One minor dent on glazing (please see picture).
This containe...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Italian Pipe Shaped Tobacco Box, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury tobacco box in goatskin, brass and wood with the shape of a pipe. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Tura in Cusano Milanino Italy for Macabo during the 1940...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Chrome and Stone Decorative Box 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage Italian decorative chrome box with a stone top, crafted in the 1960s, embodies the elegance of mid-century Italian design, showcasing a harmonious blend of polished chrome ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Metal
Very Decorative Box in Patinated Cognac Leather and Metal Studs 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Very Decorative Box in Leather and Metal Studs, Europe, 1950s.
This mid-century decorative box is clad in warm brown leather and features intricate stud detailing. The box has a dom...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Chinese Hand Painted Ceramic Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful and colorful hand painted Chinese lidded trinket box, circa 1950s. The handcrafted ceramic box measures 4.5" W x 3.25" D x 2.5" H and has a floral motif on a yellow backg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Rattan Round Lidded Boxes, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of rattan boxes with lid, Italy, 1960s
These decorative Italian rattan lidded boxes were hand- crafted in the 1960s.
To be used as rings boxes or toilette boxes, vide-poches or ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Lucite and Silver Plate Decorative Box, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
The massive geometric shape boasts a silver plate metal base and a thick crystal clear Lucite lid. There is no visible maker's mark.
The box is in good condition, with minor wear on ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Rare Jewelry Box in Solid Brass with an Antique Finish by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare jewelry box made out of solid brass and Lucite designed in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones.
The piece is very heavy and well made...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
1960s Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Italian Boxes by Deruta
By Deruta
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two Mid-Century Modern ceramic boxes made in Deruta, small Italian city very famous for ceramics. They are in perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Keepsake Box, Portuguese, Satinwood, Case, Cricket Interest, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage keepsake box. A Portuguese, rosewood and satinwood case with cricket interest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1945.
Fas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Decorative Box in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Cylindrical box in travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Travertine
Steen Kepp 20th Century Stoneware Brown Ceramic Jewelry Box 1975 La Borne
By Steen Kepp
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Steen Kepp - La Borne
Realised circa 1975-1980
Large brown stoneware ceramic box.
Jewelry or decorative box
Signed under the base
Original perfect condition
Measure...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Anne Kjaersgaard Decorative Stoneware Ceramic Box or Pot Grey and Black, 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Anne Kjaersgaard
Original stoneware ceramic pot or decorative box
Signed undert he base with black pigment
Perfect condition
Measures: height : 18 cm large : 10 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt Pepper Cellar on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Paris, this charming bee has been later mounted on a lucite base. The wings of the bee open with a compartment that can be used to store jewelry or functional for salt an...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Hinged Box Covered in Reptile Skin with Brass Accents 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted hinged box in reptile skin with brass Chinese accents on the sides, custom design, American 1970's. Interior is covered in suede. Bottom is covered in silk moir...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
BITOSSI - Piastrelle Bicolore Series Lidded Ceramic Box - Italy - Circa 1960's
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chatham, ON
BITOSSI (Manufacturer) - ALDO LONDI (Designer) - PIASTRELLE BICOLORE (Series) - Rare Mid Century studio pottery arabesque pattern lidded box - hand finished - mold formed - featuring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with engraved Gabriella Crespi logo monogram and original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century German Ceramic Box with Lid, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Ceramic Box with Lid, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Color: Beige
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Co...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Brazilian Table Top Box in Rosewood
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning Brazilian Rosewood veneered box circa 1940. The box has hinged lid with a large dutch ripple style molding going around tbe box all carved from solid Rosewood. The box i...
Category
1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
1980s Leather Sectioned Box Piel Canela Juarez Mexico City
By Hermès
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Distressed Cognac Leather Wrapped Sectioned Box Juarez Mexico City
stamped by maker Handcrafted by Piel Canela
In the style of HERMES
Sectioned compartments.
Contrast stitching.
4 h ...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Collection of Ernest Sohn Enamels, circa 1970s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A collection of four enamel pieces by Ernest Sohn, including 2 boxes and 2 dishes. Made of walnut and enamel on brass.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Decorated Hand-Crafted Gourd Vintage Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Decorated Hand-Crafted Gourd Art
10.25 h d x 9 diameter
Original vintage
Refer to images listed
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beads
Midcentury Mosaic and Wood Lidded Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool midcentury mosaic and wood lidded box, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with some wear and patina. #1444.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique Deed Box, English, Steel, Fall Front Keepsake Case, Office Storage, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique deed box. An English, steel fall front keepsake case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Charming fall-front example with...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
authentic yellow metal and brass post letter box element, Germany 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
letter post box element, useable for outdoor post receiving at private home.
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1950s
Description:
This original v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Trio of Large Chiseled Brass Pineapple Sculpture Boxes
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Perfect table centerpiece!
A set of three vintage chiseled brass pineapple sculpture boxes.
Tallest is 12", medium 11" and shortest 7-1/2".
All...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern 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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Faux Shagreen Octagonal Lacquered Box Tessellated Karl Springer Styling
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful tessellated octagonal lacquer box with brass banding. Unique faux shagreen design. In the styling of Karl Springer. Inner box lined with felt as well as felt bottom. Nice a...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Anthony Redmile Box with Nickle Plated Mounts and Inset Opal
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully made vintage steer horn box by Anthony Redmile. With polished horn body and hand hammered nickle plated brass mounts. The top with an i...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Opal, Nickel
Midcentury Italian Horn Marquetry Brass Trunk Box, 1960
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful midcentury decorative trunk box made in Italy in the 1960s. This large jewellery or make-up box is covered in Horn tessellated pieces, with brass f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
By Schroth Jewelers
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with straight tab. Box interior velvet lined. Cover interior gilt. Fully marked including maker’s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Fall Front Deed Box, English, Steel, Keepsake Case, Storage, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front deed box. An English, steel keepsake case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Fascinating fall-front example with personalised detail
Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
Steel plate presents a lightly time worn black paint finish
Cream colour interior provides appealing contrast
Inset lock to the fall front — in working order, key present
Fitted interior arranged as two compartments over one
Features the title of Sir H. Ross Skinner, a mining specialist knighted in 1917
Of portable weight at 7.9kg (17.41 lb) with carry handles to sides for ease of carriage
This is an appealing antique deed...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
Majolica Crab Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage French Majolica crab tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Travertine and Brass Rectangular Box, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing rectangular box in travertine and brass.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Brass
Large orange and green visages art deco decorative box att. to Paul Pouchol
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Attributed to / in the style of Paul Pouchol
Large art decorative ceramic box
Orange and green ceramic glazes colors
Original perfect condition
Signed under the base
Realised ci...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Bronze Snuff Box, Trinket with Inlaid Minerals Samples, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cylindrical small trinket box fashioned from bronze. It features a removable lid covered with enamel and 3 samples of cut natural Scandinavian minera...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Set/7 Ceramic Pots & Vases, Blue White Bronze, Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 ceramic vases and porcelain pots with lids, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Porcelain Pot w/Lid "Wang" L
Diameter 23.5 x height ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Stoneware Ceramic Animal Rabbit Decorative Box by Claude Gaget La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Claude Gaget
Large stoneware ceramic decorative box realised in La Borne
original perfect condition
Measures: Height 18 cm
Large 17 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Three MCM Italian Alabaster and Brass Claw Dolphin Footed Lidded Jewelry Boxes
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of three hand carved Italian alabaster claw and dolphin footed decorative boxes in blue, orange and beige coloured alabaster.
I fell in love with their beautiful shiny colours and the heaviness of the material of these jewellery boxes with hinged lids, brass claw feet, brass dolphin feet...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Vintage Orange Box Decorative Geometric Gold Accent
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage hinged orange box geometric accent
no signature or label.
Not perfect, original paint has minor scuffs on finish.
Structure is firm and solid. Open...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Redwood Burl Wooden Box c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century Redwood burl box lined with velvet.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1970.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Redwood Burl, Velvet.
CONDITION Good....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-century Modern decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
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