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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Mid-Century Ceramic Jewelry Box by Perignem - Belgium 1950s
By Perignem
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Ceramic Jewelry Box by Perignem - Belgium 1950s
The Perignem ceramic workshop in Beernem, Belgium was the foundation of modern Flemish ceramics which flourished in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Wooden Box, circa 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood
Fully functional
Good original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Parchment Pillbox
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful parchment pill box designed in the 1950s of fine Italian manufacture.
The pill box is small with a rectangular shape, made entirely of light green parchment on the outside...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$379 Sale Price
20% Off
1970’s Mid Century Egg Shape Coffee Storage Container With Coffee Beans Cover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Egg Shape with a coffee bean cover - probably to store coffee grains or anything you feeling to put inside. That unique object will have your guest talking about it. Brought i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lucite
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Decorative Box in Solid Brass and Lacquered Wood, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular box in solid brass embellished with decorative engravings and lacquered black wood.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Total weight of 3.3 kg.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large French Sculpted Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bonze box (based on the size, it is likely a card case) by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The box features an interesting design i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Silvered Bronze Box with Relief Cast Poem by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful jewelry box in silvered cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). From a small special series, the designer created circa 1945-55. on which poems were cast in relief on the cover. Most existing examples features poems that are well-known. This poem, however, was not identified by us, and possibly is a creation of the artist herself. It is a very soulful prose (see the full poem in French below). Signed on the base as shown.
We have a gilt bronze box with the same relief cast poem that comes with a three-page Certification in French by Comite Line Vautrin, shown in some photos as well.
Reference: For other boxes with poems see "Line Vautrin Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician by Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauries, page 42.
"Les glaciers vagabonds qui ébranlent les murs
et les anges frileux qui cherchent un asile quand la nuit de décembre
anesthésie la ville t’effraient plus que les morts tutélaires et durs
Ils désertent pour toi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Tommaso Barbini 1980s 3 Piece Smoking Set
By Barbini
Located in Montclair, NY
Tommaso Barbi group of 3 1980s ceramic smoking objects of 1 box and 2 ashtrays.
All signed in white glaze B. Ceramiche.
Box. 6.88 W 4.25 D 2.75 H
Round 6.25 D 1.75 H...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Monkey Ceramic Box Sculpture by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
White ceramic box animal sculpture in the shape of a monkey by Vivai del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The original label is still attached on ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
rare carl auböck box
Located in Munich, DE
rare piece from the carl auböck workshop.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Tommaso Barbi Bamboo and Wood Squared Box, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
1960s squared burgundy box made of bamboo and wood by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi.
It comes with its original label still attached on the bottom, as shown in the photos.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Pair of Mid 20th Century Decorative Stands With Brass Mountings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American, 20th century. Pair of ornamental black plant or urn stands in the style of Maison Jansen. These unmarked stands feature square, tapering bodies with brass lion's head and r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
2 boxes and a vase by tapio wirkkala for rosenthal studio line
Located in Munich, DE
beautiful set of 3 tapio wirkkala porcelain pieces for studio line / rosenthal. 1 vase 6cm diameter + 16cm high. 2 boxes with lid. one 11cm diameter + 16cm high - the other 19cm diam...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Bamboo Basket Box Tray, circa 1960, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage basket or tray from brass and bamboo designed and executed in Vienna, circa 1960.
A wonderful lidded basket or tray from brass and bamboo.
Good condition w...
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1960s Austrian 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
Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural marble secret box.
Exceptional decorative box, created by an American artist back in the 1981. This modernist box has been made up with carvings of white marble and sanda...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Three-Piece Lucite Powder Room Set
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An amazing group of three vintage Lucite accessories for the powder room; wastebasket, tissue holder and soap-dish. Each piece has meticulou...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lucite
Italian Mid-Century Mirrored Letter Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique 20th Century letter box of Italian design with a trapezoidal shape having a hinged top over lock and key. The ebonized top is beautifully scalloped and edged in molded walnut....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Vintage Set of 5 1970's Tortoise Plexiglass & Brass Desk Accessories
Located in Vis, NL
dint vintage set of 5 mid century faux tortoise plexiglass and brass desk accessories consisting in :
2 different sized trays.
1 small trash bin
1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Bitossi Decorative Lidded Box
By Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bitossi decorative ceramic lidded box, Italy. Sophisticated table top box for jewelry, cards or hide the T.V. remote. In very good original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Crevillen Paris Silvered and Enameled Blue Ceramic Jewellery Box 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful French midcentury silvered decorative box produced by Crevillen Paris in the early 1970s. This jewellery box features a beautiful enameled blue ceramic top depicting a woma...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
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
$189 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Mid-Century Plastic Boxes, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Plastic
Apple measures. Height:19cm, Depth:16, Width:16cm
Pear measures. Height:21cm, Depth:14, Width:14cm
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
1970s Slovak Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
$246 Sale Price / set
20% Off
carl auböck leather and chrome box.
Located in Munich, DE
rare box by carl auböck. signed inside with persil.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Austrian Malachite Lidded Dresser Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Austrian malachite hard stone lidded box. Features bronzed metal center mount with is entirely lined with malachite stone to interior and exterior. No apparent maker's mark.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Malachite
1950s Painted Wooden Jewelry Lidded Box Studio Craft Peter Blake Bauhaus Style
Located in Hyattsville, MD
In the manner of Peter Blake. A Fairly large tabletop box. Unsigned. Has an architectural vibe, handmade, solid mahogany, with painted components. Fully ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and original metal Boxe by Piero Fornasetti from 50's, decorated with pipes, with the original package. in very good and original condition, used for matches, cigarettes jewelry...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Enameled Metal / Wood Drawer Piero Fornasetti Box
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage enameled metal box with a slide out wooden drawer. The box was designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950's / 1960's and is listed in th...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
$960 Sale Price
43% Off
Old Ceramic Box circa 1950, Brand to Decipher
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old ceramic box circa 1950, brand to decipher.
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Arden Company Milk. Crane Wood and Metal Storage Box.
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1961. Ardent Forms Metal and wood Crate. Wording has been embossed into the wood.Rustic vintage. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 19 W ; 13 D ; 1...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of wonderful jewelry by Line Vautrin designed in 1941 on the subject of St Foi, a child martyr on the early fourth century and the patron saint of prinsoers, in a rare form of a reliquary...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Large Italian Silver Plated Metal Pear Ice Cube Bucket Container
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Metal Pear Ice Cube Bucket Container. No makers mark. Most likely made in Italy 1960s. Hammered brass stem mounted to the top. Nicely crafted artistic & functional object. Plenty of patina to the metal which give the pear a nice character. Being sold unpolished with patina. Possibly Silver Plated. I believe there was probably a lining glass bucket inside at one time.
unmarked. Uncertain to the designer...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Large Enameled Painted Floral Pattern Art Glass Round Dresser Box
By Limoges
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice large enameled art glass jewelry dresser box center piece. Measures: 10" Diameter.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass
Decorative Bronze Box with Lion Detail by John W. Mills (1933-2023)
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A solid bronze box or decorative casket detailed with lion masks in relief to the lid by acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Possibly unique, this unusual piece forms part o...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Decorative Glass Box with Murrine Lid, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Venini Murano
Located in Uccle, BE
Pretty and rare decorative box or candy box in transparent straw-colored glass topped with a lid with delicate murrine work in coral tones.
The design of the murrine imagined by Lu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Rustic Heart Flowers Vintage Splint Box, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Folk Art rustic splint box shows multicolored hand painted decor like flowers and hearts.
It was designed and made in the 1950s, Austria.
The oval shaped box features a base part and...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Scrap Wood
Pair Modernist 18ct White Gold & Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks 1970's
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb pair of Modernist 18ct white gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks. Stamped 'seven hundred and fifty' along with maker's mark 'R'. Circa 1970's. European.
Each having rectangul...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Vintage Hand-Turned Birch Rosewood Lidded Box (1945) with Interior Lid
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Vintage Hand-Turned Lidded Box (1945) with Interior Lid
**Description:** This exquisite hand-turned lidded box, dated 1945, is a beautiful example of mid-20th century woodworking ar...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1950s Patinated Copper Box Embossed Elephant India
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Indian handmade box patinated copper embossed elephant- cat.
Made in India
Dimensions: 2.75 H x 9 W x 7.25 D
Please v...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Midcentury End Table/ Cube Boxes with Storage Interiors
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of midcentury cube end tables with storage compartment mahogany wood lids are fitted to lift and store.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Casket
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Murano clear art glass "Sommerso" jewelry square casket trinket box fitted with gold plated brass fittings. The brass is signed. "G.S.E. ottone galvan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Native American Pottery Bowl
Located in Seattle, WA
Excellent Vintage Condition. Pueblo Decorated Bowl. Possibly Circa 1930. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H6
Dimensions. 5.5 Diameter ; 2.50 H
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1930s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wicker
Mid Century Modern Vintage Leather Box Vienna, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage stitched leather box designed and executed in Vienna 1960s.
It has a beautiful handmade leather framing. The removable ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Fish Shaped Storage Box
Located in Seattle, WA
possibly cardboard or sturdy paper mache. Nice patina and character. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H7
Dimensions: 11"L 8" W 3.25"H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Box Made In Rosewood With A top Made Of Ceramic From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This elegant box, crafted in rosewood with a ceramic top, hails from the 1960s, showcasing the refined craftsmanship typical of mid-century Danish design. The rich, dark hues of the ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Aldo Tura Green Goatskin Chrome Box
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant cigar box in lacquered goatskin. This box was executed, circa 1960 in light green parchment with chrome parts. Very good vintage condition.
Along with artists like Piero Forn...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Goatskin
Ceramic Box by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable ceramic box by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable set of three ceramic pieces with different decorations.
Two pieces feature matching lids. Size refers to the tallest piece.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$1,033 / set
Mid-century vanity mirror and jewelry box, Paul Larsen, Denmark 1956
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century eclectic grotesque vanity mirror and jewelry box
Orange, yellow, blue lacquered papier-mâché
Signed on the bottom Hanne + Paul Erik Larsen Denmark 56
Mirror: 26 × 20 c...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Paper
Sterling Silver Box Samodorok technique Russia unknown marquer 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Sterling Silver box made with Samodorok technique in Russia 1960 Unknown maker
The inside of the lid is gilded, 9.5 x 14.5 cm, height 4.5 cm. Total weight C. 330 g.
Good condition.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Lidded Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace natural textures and timeless charm with this vintage boho woven rattan lidded box. Crafted with intricate woven patterns and a sturdy bamboo frame, this piece exudes rustic ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rattan
Rare Bitossi Ceramic Box, Orange & Brown , Made in Italy 1970's
By Bitossi
Located in Milano, IT
Jewellery Box - Ceramic Box - Decorative Container
Bitossi is one of the foremost ceramic makers in Italy. Skilled artisans and celebrated designers have come together since the in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$1,367 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Decorative Wooden Box
Located in Beirut, LB
Decorative wooden box with fluted sides with a top in several wood veneer marquetry inlays executed in geometrical shapes.
Interior covered wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Unique Silver Box by K Anderson Stockholm Sweden 1932 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Unique silver box by K Anderson Stockholm Sweden 1932 signed K anderson and has all the embossed with all stamps for Swedish silver.
This unique model probably custom made by K Ande...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver
Vintage Mommy kissing Santa plastic figures with Box.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage, believed to be 1960s Hong Kong. Comes with box. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H4
Dimensions. 2.5” W ; 1.5” D ; 3.75” H
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
A possibly Antique Decorative Round Laquered Box with animal floral motif
Located in Seattle, WA
This box is thought to be a middle eastern antique but not confirmed. The lid slides to reveal the storage compartments inside. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Cond...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Smålandsslöjd, Stig Johansson Pine Kit
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful pine wood set designed by Stig Johnsson for Smålandsslöjd, Sweden in 1960/70´s
The set consists of three round boxes (two of them has a inner glass jar) with lids, a round candle holder...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
$807 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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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