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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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...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
Pair of Pears in Steel Italy 1970 Rinnovel Ettore Sottsass Style Ice Box
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of pears in stainless steel Italy 1970 Rinnovel Ettore Sottsass style ice box.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
Chinese Wicker Puppy Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century Chinese puppy box from the Shanghai collection ambitiously crafted in bamboo wicker with carved wood feet and tail.
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wicker
$1,500
Large Walnut Trinket Box Signed "JW"
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large walnut trinket box signed "JW".
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Italian Handmade Maple Leaf Shaped Centerpiece, Aldo Tura for Macabo, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury handmade birchwood maple leaf-shaped centrepiece. This beautiful piece is signed by Macabo on the back and it was probably designed by Aldo Tura in the 1950s in ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Birch
Low Large Square Box in Solid Italian 1970s Brass with Lid
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Low large square box in solid Italian 1970s brass with lid.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Set Majolica Red Fish Ceramic Covered Sauce Tureen Box Salt & Pepper
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous small size set hyper realistic glazed ceramic fish covered sauce tureen and salt and pepper in shades of vibrant red and grey with dark accents ...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Tessellated Antler, Chrome & Granite Box by Jonson & Marcius
Located in New York, NY
This bold and sophisticated decorative box was realized by the esteemed artisans Gene Jonson and Robert Marcius in the United States, circa 1970. This is a particularly stunning exam...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Granite, Bronze, Chrome
Rooster Aldo Tura Ice Box Pitcher Midcentury Italian Design Multicolor, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rooster Aldo Tura ice box pitcher midcentury Italian design multicolor, 1950s
Measures: Box height cm.17, diameter cm.18, teaspoon height cm.28, pit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
French Wrought Iron Hand-Made Centerpiece, Glass, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Each of the four squares that make up this table center consists of four triangles forged between them to form a hollow in the shape of an inverted pyramid.
The four squares are ass...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
Trianon or Les pavés du Roy silvered bronze compact by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
“Trianon” or “Les pavés du Roy”, silvered bronze compact by Line Vautrin.
Silver-plated bronze compact depicting the cobblestones of the Château de Versailles. On the upper part, a h...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
3 in 1 Nesting Vintage Brass Enamel Round Shaped Trinket Boxes, Keepsakes 1970s
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass and Metal nesting set of trinket box in an enamel beige Finish.
Three in one, graduated from small to big.
Very good original vintage condition and h...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
$556 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Brazilian Table Top Box in Rosewood
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning mid-20th-century box veneered in rich Brazilian Rosewood, dating to circa 1940. The hinged lid is framed by a striking Dutch ripple-style molding, expertly carved from sol...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Travertine and Brass Decorative Cube Box by Passeri for Ark Line
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique travertine 'cube' decorative box with brass dome lid and hollowed out cylindrical interior storage compartment suitable for small objects designed by P. Passeri for Ark-Line (...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mirror Tissue Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very sophisticated mirrored tissue box. The box has a wooden lining that, when opened from the bottom, the tissue is inserted.
A compliment to any bathroom, dressing room or dres...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Continental Antique Folk Art Matchstick Money Box Clock Tower
Located in Atlanta, GA
A folk-art matchstick money box, possibly prisoner-of-war, 20th century, modelled as a clock tower with arched front door and windows and a castellate...
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1930s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Accessory Box
Located in New York, NY
This handsome early Mid-Century Modern accessory box was realized in the United States circa 1940. It features a volumetric rectangular body in silver pl...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
By Liwan's Janetti Firenze Silver and Glass Italian Decorative Box, 1970s
By Janetti
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible decorative box in laminated silver and mid-century glass. By Liwan's of Rome for Maison Mercier Freres. Signed. Sold by Janetti Firenze, a famous design house founded in 1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Brass
Francisco Rebajes African Ubangi Tribe Copper Dish c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century copper trinket dish designed by Francisco Rebajes using his iconic African Ubangi tribe member and necklace motive. Stamped "Rebajes".
CREATOR Francisco Rebajes.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Copper.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 5 in. W 7 in. D 7 in.
HISTORY
"Francisco Rebajes (1905-1990)
He was among the first craft jewelers in Greenwich Village, New York City. Rebajes came to New York in 1922 from his native Dominican Republic at the age of 16. Knowing little English, he found a way to support himself working in cafeterias. In 1932, Francisco married Pauline Schwartz. Still without money, he and Pauline were given shelter, in a basement, from a kind friend. Here is where Rebajes used an old set of plumbers' tools to create a collection of animals from tin cans. Those sculptures were then exhibited on an ironing board at the first Washington Square outdoor show. The result of this showing ended with the director of the Whitney Museum, Juliana Force, buying all...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
$325 Sale Price
34% Off
5-Piece Travel Manicure Set with Brush
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome compliment to the men's dressing table, dressing room or Valet. The attractive Garment brush, with brass trim, and clasp opens to reveal a fil...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box, Ashtray and Votive Candle Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bitossi for Rosenthal Nette ceramic box, ahstray and votive candle holder. All three in deep blue with white traces. Signed. Retains original paper label on the underside, which read...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Appears to be a rosewood grain laminate wood. Fine workmanship marked Paul Ruhlman #7 and p g R 1992.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plywood
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
Edward Winter Box, Enamel, Brass, Hinged, Cleveland School, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Edward Winter Box, Enamel, Brass, Hinged, Cleveland School, Signed. Small scale brass hinged box with an enameled top decorated with a white chevron pattern over a dark copper under ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$450 Sale Price
75% Off
Vintage Watch Case, Italian, Giltwood, Decorative, Jewellery Box, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage watch case. An Italian, giltwood decorative jewellery box, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Eye-catching golden hues a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Giltwood
1970s Sectioned Rosewood Tray Tic Tac Toe Board
By Digsmed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Sectioned Tray in Rosewood
Tic Tac Toe Board
1.88 h x 12 x 12
Preowned vintage unrestored condition, please see images provided.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
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
Italian Modernist "Apple" Lidded Trinket Box in Gold and Silver Aluminum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite apple-form box for holding small items in gold aluminum with silver banding and orb handle (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Luxurious decorative item in very good, newly polished condition...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Plastic Box, Pear, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Plastic
Re-polished
Good Original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Meindert Zaalberg Studio Pottery 'Stop' Lidded Box 1962
By Zaalberg
Located in Meer, VAN
Meindert Zaalberg Studio Pottery 'Stop' lidded box. The Netherlands, 1962. Beautiful lidded box or pot designed by famous Dutch pottery artist Meindert Zaalberg (1907-1989) for hi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Karl Springer Tessellated Stone Box with Shagreen Interior
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very handsome and iconic lidded box by Karl Springer. Made of tessellated stone, this example has brass accents and a shagreen interior. There's also a gorgeous wood trim d...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Brass
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Enamel and Wooden Box by Elizabeth Bensley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a nice example of artist, Elizabeth Bensley's enamel work from the late 1940s displayed beautifully on a wooden box. Note that the box top does not stay open at an angle as t...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Porcelain Gucci Lidded Box with Incense 420 Holder
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful porcelain box with the Gucci logo. Originally sold as a set for Incense, the holder is also included with some incense. We would suggest usi...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Barton's Creation Italy Hand Painted Art "Gears" Modern Lacquered Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Barton's Creation Italy Hand Painted Art "Gears" Modern Lacquered Wooden Narrow Box. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 14.25" W x 4.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spain 1960 Barcelona Mid Century Modernist Enameled Box In Wood And 915 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled center piece made in Barcelona
An extraordinary piece of Spanish silversmith, created in the city of Barcelona during the post war and the mid century periods, back in the ...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Leaf
$1,575 Sale Price
30% Off
American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with curved top and molded rim. Box interior cedar lined and partitioned; cover interior gilt was...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Studio executed solid sterling silver lidded container. Piece has an organic modernist design. Marked on base as pictured.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,200
Nanni Valentini Ceramic Container for Ceramica Arcore, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Nanni Valentini ceramic container for ceramica arcore, Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1960s American 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
Set of Three Nesting Brass Boxes with Clam Shell Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful set of three brass containers that all next inside each other. Apart they are perfect for use as planters, floral arrangements, desk accessories, mail, and the list goes on.
A compliment to any space and also each one has a lovely clam shell detail in the front , all have side handles as well.
We have found the price guidance...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming, petite maple sewing box with black painted metal frame and cane-wrapped handle, all supported by rubber feet (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Minimalist design with simple dual-door con...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, Veneer
Good original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Christian Dior for Dior Hone Silver Plate Decorative Box Pumpkin Design, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant decorative box in the shape of a pumpkin designed by Christian Dior for his 1970s Home collection. This beautiful decorative box with lid...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Snuffbox Miniature Pastoral Image Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with hand-painted miniature pastoral image fired enamelled. 18th century French style. Diameter cm. 8 cm high. 1.8. Weight gr. 171. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1968 on inspiration from previous boxes also manufactured in the Salimbeni company headquarters with manual workmanship by talented artisan artists with a thick plate suitable for supporting numerous glazing firings at high heat at around 800° C.
Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions.
It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books.
Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items.
Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques.
The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds:
1) Fire enamel.
2) Water tempera on an ivory plate.
3) Painted on mother-of-pearl.
Fire enameled miniatures:
On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Silver Round Box. Lid with Brass Pull. Stamped USA, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Silver round box. Lid with cylindrical brass pull. Stamped USA on the lead, and Z6001-12 on the bottom. Circa 1970.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate & Lucite Vanity Set Perfume Bottle & Powder Box
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern vanity set comprising a silver-plated perfume bottle and a glass bowl with silver plated powder box.
The handcrafted Lucite Knob decorate the two pieces.
M...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Faux Bamboo Woven Rattan Box
Located in Miami, FL
Faux bamboo and woven palm box from the 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Portuguese Wooden Stamp Box
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Wooden stamp box. With the word ‘Stamps’ applied in metal on the front, it has a central rectangular handle at the top, also in wood, and decorative e...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Grey 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 6/6
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Yves Marian 6/6
Realised circa 1970
Signed at the base
original perfect condition
20th century design light grey egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box
Height 19 cm
Large 12 cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Decorative Italian Wood Box 1970s Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Decorative Italian Wood Box from the 1980s is a charming and unique piece featuring a silver metal decoration on the top, adorned with blue and yellow accents. Crafted wi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
John Kapel, Furniture Maquettes
By John Kapel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maquettes refer to small-scale models or prototypes often used by designers to plan or visualize larger projects before they are created on a full scale. These models serve as a way ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$3,250 / set
Enrique Garcel Colombian Tessellated Horn and Brass Decorative Box, 1980s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One absolutely gorgeous decorative box by Enrique Garcel 1980s. In two tone tessellated horn and brass bands surrounding it. The brass hinges make this box extremely sturdy with good...
Category
1980s Colombian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Unusual Italian Octagon Box in Brass and Lapis Lazuli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and unusual octagon shaped, Italian box made of brass and lapis lazuli, ca' 1970's. Signed made in Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Studio Del Campo Enamel on copper sculpted box, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Studio Del Campo Enamel on Copper sculpted box.
Italy 1960s
Signed "del campo"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Chrome
Antique Chinese Carved Wicker and Bamboo Lunch Box Basket.
Located in Seattle, WA
Believed to once have been used as a Linch Box, this decorative wicker basket has many layers inside and a unique carved charm tied to the handle. This Piece has nice patina and Char...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wicker
Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box. Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral. It is part of the monolithic crystal system and has a silky luster. The malachite for this box w...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Machiche
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.