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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

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Fajance Lidded Box / Humidor by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
Fajance Lidded Box / Humidor by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen

Fajance Lidded Box / Humidor by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen

$540Sale Price|20% Off

Fajance Lidded Box / Humidor by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen

By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful Fajance lidded box / humidor from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The stunning blue and black glazed stoneware container with geometric ab...

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

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940
Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940

Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940

$192

Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

Lacquered paintbrush or pensil box, made in the chinese style. In this painting features a butterfly and flowers. The key is not the original but it does correspond to the lock. Good...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Mid-Century Valenti Spain Modernist Wood and Metal Box, 1960s
Mid-Century Valenti Spain Modernist Wood and Metal Box, 1960s

Mid-Century Valenti Spain Modernist Wood and Metal Box, 1960s

$850

Mid-Century Valenti Spain Modernist Wood and Metal Box, 1960s

By Valenti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Valenti, Spain, designed this stunning, high-end, modernist decorative lidded box in the 1980s. The yachting-style box has a tropical-wood faceted body with a brass lid and handles. ...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

“Allez laissez couler les jours”, gilt bronze compact by Line Vautrin
“Allez laissez couler les jours”, gilt bronze compact by Line Vautrin

“Allez laissez couler les jours”, gilt bronze compact by Line Vautrin

$18,649

“Allez laissez couler les jours”, gilt bronze compact by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Allez laissez couler les jours”, gilt bronze compact by Line Vautrin. Gilded bronze compact with a rebus-decorated lid, enhanced with hot-fired enamel, by Line Vautrin. The finely s...

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

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Bronze, Enamel

Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Wood Lined Dresser or Table Box
Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Wood Lined Dresser or Table Box

Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Wood Lined Dresser or Table Box

$3,250

Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Wood Lined Dresser or Table Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed silver box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a wood-lined interior. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date: Mid-20th Century Overal...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Fontana Arte Decorative Box, Wood & Crystal, Italy, Circa 1950
Fontana Arte Decorative Box, Wood & Crystal, Italy, Circa 1950

Fontana Arte Decorative Box, Wood & Crystal, Italy, Circa 1950

$3,496

Fontana Arte Decorative Box, Wood & Crystal, Italy, Circa 1950

By Fontana Arte

Located in Torino, Piemonte

FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing acce...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Walter Bosse Brass Lidded Box, Austria, c.1955
Walter Bosse Brass Lidded Box, Austria, c.1955

Walter Bosse Brass Lidded Box, Austria, c.1955

$650

Walter Bosse Brass Lidded Box, Austria, c.1955

By Walter Bosse

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Walter Bosse Brass Lidded Box, Austria, c.1955. Stamped " BOSSE AUSTRIA " to the bottom.

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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950
Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950

Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950

$6,500

Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950

By Camille Fauré

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare and exquisite creation by Camille Fauré Limoges, this enamel and silver-plated decorative box is a masterwork of French craftsmanship, dating circa 1950. Likely a bespoke comm...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel, Silver Plate

Vintage Money Bank Drum in Blue Glass & Silver Plate, 1970s
Vintage Money Bank Drum in Blue Glass & Silver Plate, 1970s

Vintage Money Bank Drum in Blue Glass & Silver Plate, 1970s

$116

Vintage Money Bank Drum in Blue Glass & Silver Plate, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small decorative Money Bank in the shape of a drum. It's made from silver plated metal and cobalt blue glass. You get access to its content by turning the lid. Manufactured by Viener...

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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver and Rosewood Hinged Box By Tane, Mexico, 50's
Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver and Rosewood Hinged Box By Tane, Mexico, 50's

Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver and Rosewood Hinged Box By Tane, Mexico, 50's

$3,800

Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver and Rosewood Hinged Box By Tane, Mexico, 50's

Located in North Miami, FL

This sterling silver substantial hallmarked Mid-Century Modern box has a beautiful ebonized rosewood interior. The Mayan Aztec design that is engraved and drawn is symbolic of a heri...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury Box in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Box in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Box in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

$1,107 / item

Midcentury Box in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing large rectangular box in lucite, wicker and brass in the style Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box

$268

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box

By Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This lucite jewelry box designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies embodies the mid-century modern style with its sleek, minimalist form and use of synthetic materials. The ...

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

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Lucite

Onyx box, brown, France, 1970
Onyx box, brown, France, 1970

Onyx box, brown, France, 1970

$524

Onyx box, brown, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A brown onyx box, an elegant decorative piece from the 1970s, with a simple and refined design. This rectangular box is made of natural onyx, showcasing subtle shades of brown, beig...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box
FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

$1,800

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with butterfly motif / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original mark at the felt base Length: 12 inc...

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

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Wood

Apple Lidded vanity box in brass, Italy, 1970's
Apple Lidded vanity box in brass, Italy, 1970's

Apple Lidded vanity box in brass, Italy, 1970's

$757

Apple Lidded vanity box in brass, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb vanity box designed and produced in Italy during the 1970's. Elegant and sophisticated apple shaped box in brass, a beautiful item to display in your home Ref:1703.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Bakelite Minaudière Box
Bakelite Minaudière Box

Bakelite Minaudière Box

$525

Bakelite Minaudière Box

Located in New York, NY

Bakelite minaudière box. Vintage Italian bakelite tortoise box with hinged mirrored removable lid, hinged lid double compartments and two open comp...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box
Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

$195

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box in leather featuring a gold embossed lid with floral decoration and green fabric interior. The color of the leather box is black with a ...

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

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Leather, Fabric

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's
Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's

$225

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box with classical scenes. This gilt-wood box with red, gold and black detailing can be used t...

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

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Wood, Giltwood

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box
FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

$1,500

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with butterfly motif / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original mark at the felt base Length: 9.5 in...

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

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Wood

Silversmith Riondet Paris Modernist Silver Plate Box with Fleur-de-lis Decor
Silversmith Riondet Paris Modernist Silver Plate Box with Fleur-de-lis Decor

Silversmith Riondet Paris Modernist Silver Plate Box with Fleur-de-lis Decor

$600

Silversmith Riondet Paris Modernist Silver Plate Box with Fleur-de-lis Decor

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite decorative silver plate box, crafted by the silversmith Riondet et Cie, Paris, France, circa 1960, is a fine example of its kind. The rectangular shape features a silv...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Parquetry Decorative Jewelry Box with Side Drawer and Mirror
Mid-Century Parquetry Decorative Jewelry Box with Side Drawer and Mirror

Mid-Century Parquetry Decorative Jewelry Box with Side Drawer and Mirror

$799

Mid-Century Parquetry Decorative Jewelry Box with Side Drawer and Mirror

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Mid-Century Modern era parquetry wooden jewelry box was made in the United States in approximately 1955 in a cubist style. The box is done in a series of woods with various stai...

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

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Wood

Small Italian Mid-Century Modern Lapis & 800 Silver Dresser Box or Table Casket
Small Italian Mid-Century Modern Lapis & 800 Silver Dresser Box or Table Casket

Small Italian Mid-Century Modern Lapis & 800 Silver Dresser Box or Table Casket

$1,250

Small Italian Mid-Century Modern Lapis & 800 Silver Dresser Box or Table Casket

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine small sized Italian Mid-Century Modern dresser or table box. With sheets of lapis lazuli on black marble and mounted with a fine 800 silver mount and hinge. Simply a won...

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

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver

1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Square Giltwood Box with Floral Design
1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Square Giltwood Box with Floral Design

1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Square Giltwood Box with Floral Design

$240

1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Square Giltwood Box with Floral Design

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very charming Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box has been painted in pink with gold gilt featuring floral details. This box could be used for storage or jewelry and would certai...

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

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Ostrich Egg with Brass Closures and Bone Feet in the Style of J Antony Redmile
Ostrich Egg with Brass Closures and Bone Feet in the Style of J Antony Redmile

Ostrich Egg with Brass Closures and Bone Feet in the Style of J Antony Redmile

$1,400

Ostrich Egg with Brass Closures and Bone Feet in the Style of J Antony Redmile

By J. Antony Redmile

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully hand-crafted Ostrich Egg made into a box featuring refined brass closure details, an elegant acorn-form finial lid, and distinctive bone-style feet (the bone may be res...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Zebrano Wood Grain Vintage Center Console Storage Box
Zebrano Wood Grain Vintage Center Console Storage Box

Zebrano Wood Grain Vintage Center Console Storage Box

$275

Zebrano Wood Grain Vintage Center Console Storage Box

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an authentic Mercedes-Benz vintage center console storage box, meticulously crafted from premium Zebrano wood grain. It serves as a lockable or sliding centra...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

2 Blue Nesting Boxes in lacquered wood, France, 1970
2 Blue Nesting Boxes in lacquered wood, France, 1970

2 Blue Nesting Boxes in lacquered wood, France, 1970

$526 / set

2 Blue Nesting Boxes in lacquered wood, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of two nesting lacquered wooden boxes, decorated with stylized motifs in shades of blue, turquoise, and multicolored accents. The finely crafted design evokes a floral or radiating pattern, typical of 1970s decorative aesthetics. These boxes can be nested inside each other for convenient storage or displayed separately as decorative objects. Ideal for storing jewelry, small items, or keepsakes, they combine functionality and elegance. Their glossy finish and graphic details make them true decorative pieces with vintage charm. Features Period: 1970s Origin: France Material: Lacquered wood Colors: Blue, turquoise, black with multicolored details Shape: Rectangular with lid Special feature: Nesting boxes Use: Storage, jewelry box, decoration Condition: Good vintage condition Style Vintage Decorative art 1970s Oriental influence Keywords vintage lacquered wood boxes blue nesting boxes french vintage decor lacquer box set 1970s decorative storage boxes asian style lacquer box vintage jewelry box set blue lacquer boxes...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Malachite Mineral Stone Jewelry or Trinket Box, 1950s
Malachite Mineral Stone Jewelry or Trinket Box, 1950s

Malachite Mineral Stone Jewelry or Trinket Box, 1950s

$1,310Sale Price|20% Off

Malachite Mineral Stone Jewelry or Trinket Box, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding Mid-Century Modern round lidded box in Malachite stone, Spain, 1950s. This exquisite vintage 1950s ball shaped box is all constructed with malachite stone mineral and fea...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Malachite, Brass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Cigarette Box Le Porte Di Milano by Piero Fornasetti
1960s Mid-Century Modern Cigarette Box Le Porte Di Milano by Piero Fornasetti

1960s Mid-Century Modern Cigarette Box Le Porte Di Milano by Piero Fornasetti

$936

1960s Mid-Century Modern Cigarette Box Le Porte Di Milano by Piero Fornasetti

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A beautiful and rare mid-century modern cigarette box designed by the renowned Italian artist, Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), in the 1960s. This piece is part of the iconic "Le Porte ...

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

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Metal, Brass

Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture
Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture

Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture

$550

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.

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plywood

High Quality Late 1960s Italian Master-Crafted White Onyx Lidded Vessel
High Quality Late 1960s Italian Master-Crafted White Onyx Lidded Vessel

High Quality Late 1960s Italian Master-Crafted White Onyx Lidded Vessel

$1,503

High Quality Late 1960s Italian Master-Crafted White Onyx Lidded Vessel

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Dating back to the late 1960s, this monumental and elegant mid-century modern lidded vessel of Italian origin is a true masterpiece of lapidary art. The piece has been expertly hand...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

Bobby Falwell Sculptural Walnut Three-Tier Swivel Jewelry or Keepsake Box, 1977
Bobby Falwell Sculptural Walnut Three-Tier Swivel Jewelry or Keepsake Box, 1977

Bobby Falwell Sculptural Walnut Three-Tier Swivel Jewelry or Keepsake Box, 1977

$1,800

Bobby Falwell Sculptural Walnut Three-Tier Swivel Jewelry or Keepsake Box, 1977

By Bobby Falwell

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A striking example of American studio woodworking, this sculptural three-tier box by Bobby Falwell, signed and dated Falwell '77, beautifully balances organic form with ingenious fun...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/Lids, 1960
Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/Lids, 1960

Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/Lids, 1960

$300 / set

Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/Lids, 1960

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/ lids, 1960’s. Beautiful condition. Large box measures 9.5” long 4” deep 2” tall. Small box measures 4” x 4” 2” tall.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

1970s Italian Brass Pear Form Lidded Table Box on Leaf Base
1970s Italian Brass Pear Form Lidded Table Box on Leaf Base

1970s Italian Brass Pear Form Lidded Table Box on Leaf Base

$1,140

1970s Italian Brass Pear Form Lidded Table Box on Leaf Base

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1970s Italian Brass Pear Form Lidded Table Box on Leaf Base A bold and playful 1970s Italian sculptural box in the form of a stylized pear, crafted in polished brass and resting on...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Italian Murano Faceted Glass & Brass Hinged Box / Jewelry Box
Italian Murano Faceted Glass & Brass Hinged Box / Jewelry Box

Italian Murano Faceted Glass & Brass Hinged Box / Jewelry Box

$3,500

Italian Murano Faceted Glass & Brass Hinged Box / Jewelry Box

Located in North Miami, FL

This beautiful hinged Murano glass box in pristine clear faceted glass and brass trim and original decorative key and tassel. It is a wonderful desk or...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Metal

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Gold Gilt Jewelry Holder Trinket Box
Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Gold Gilt Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Gold Gilt Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

$275

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Gold Gilt Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box in leather featuring a gold embossed lid with sun decoration and royal blue fabric interior. The color of the leather box is fantastic s...

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

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Leather, Fabric

Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s
Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s

Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s

$361

Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Box - Decoration - 1950s Measures : 17x9cm H: 5,5cm Bronze turtle-shaped trinket or jewelry box. Material: Solid cast bronze. Function: Can be used as a trinket box, jewelry box, or...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Jewelry Box Silver Plated in the Shape of a Hippopotamus
Jewelry Box Silver Plated in the Shape of a Hippopotamus

Jewelry Box Silver Plated in the Shape of a Hippopotamus

$400

Jewelry Box Silver Plated in the Shape of a Hippopotamus

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960 we offer this rare jewelry box made in bronze and Silver Plated in the shape of a hippopotamus with fantastic patina.

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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950
Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950

Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950

$350

Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica lobster tureen or box with green glaze, circa 1950.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s
Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s

Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s

$582

Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

Rectangular box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and burl wood frame made in Italy in the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Hand-Painted Russian Box of Tsar Nicholas II with Vermillion Red Interior
Hand-Painted Russian Box of Tsar Nicholas II with Vermillion Red Interior

Hand-Painted Russian Box of Tsar Nicholas II with Vermillion Red Interior

$465

Hand-Painted Russian Box of Tsar Nicholas II with Vermillion Red Interior

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Russian box features a hand-painted portrait of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, adorned with gilded detailing that frames the artwork in imperial splendo...

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20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Paint

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Box -- Fused Glass Fish Motif
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Box -- Fused Glass Fish Motif

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Box -- Fused Glass Fish Motif

$975

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Box -- Fused Glass Fish Motif

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a richly textured and visually compelling Italian ceramic box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, dating to the mid-20th century and retailed by Raymor. The rectangular form is distin...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Pair of Cenedese Lidded Italian Pink Apothecary Glass for Vanity
Pair of Cenedese Lidded Italian Pink Apothecary Glass for Vanity

Pair of Cenedese Lidded Italian Pink Apothecary Glass for Vanity

$700

Pair of Cenedese Lidded Italian Pink Apothecary Glass for Vanity

By Simone Cendese

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand Blown Italian Murano Cenedese apothecary Jar. The piece is a unique shade of pink. A compliment to any vanity, desk or work station. Can hold anything from Candies, to cotton...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Square Wooden Box, France, 1970s
Square Wooden Box, France, 1970s

Square Wooden Box, France, 1970s

$532

Square Wooden Box, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Elegant square wooden box dating from the 1970s, France. The exterior is distinguished by a richly figured burl wood veneer, displaying beautiful swirling grain patterns and warm sha...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rectangular Wooden Box with Marquetry Decoration, France
Rectangular Wooden Box with Marquetry Decoration, France

Rectangular Wooden Box with Marquetry Decoration, France

$320

Rectangular Wooden Box with Marquetry Decoration, France

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative rectangular wooden box featuring an elegant marquetry decoration on the lid. The composition depicts stylized flowers and elongated leaves created from contrasting wood ve...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Brass tube Box / Cigarette Case Signed by Gabriella Gabriella Crespi, Italy 70s
Brass tube Box / Cigarette Case Signed by Gabriella Gabriella Crespi, Italy 70s

Brass tube Box / Cigarette Case Signed by Gabriella Gabriella Crespi, Italy 70s

$924

Brass tube Box / Cigarette Case Signed by Gabriella Gabriella Crespi, Italy 70s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Roma, IT

I'm offering for sale a rare cylindrical box, designed and signed in the 1970s by Italian designer Gabriella Crespi. The cylindrical tube shape suggests that this vintage box was mos...

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco
Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

$573

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

By Los Castillos, Taxco

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite vintage box from Mexico features a richly textured stone mosaic design on its surface, combining deep shades of blue and green. The geometric ornamentation is crafted ...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Silver, Copper

Siberian Nephrite Jade Mid Century Decorative Hinged Jewelry Box, Russia, 1970s
Siberian Nephrite Jade Mid Century Decorative Hinged Jewelry Box, Russia, 1970s

Siberian Nephrite Jade Mid Century Decorative Hinged Jewelry Box, Russia, 1970s

$2,376

Siberian Nephrite Jade Mid Century Decorative Hinged Jewelry Box, Russia, 1970s

Located in London, GB

A rare and beautiful quality mid century decorative hinged box made of translucent Siberian green nephrite jade stone, made in Russia (Soviet Union at the time), c. 1970. The green ...

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

Materials

Jade, Onyx

Antique Mahogany Jewelry or Trinket Box Mid Century Modern Studio Craft
Antique Mahogany Jewelry or Trinket Box Mid Century Modern Studio Craft

Antique Mahogany Jewelry or Trinket Box Mid Century Modern Studio Craft

$200Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Mahogany Jewelry or Trinket Box Mid Century Modern Studio Craft

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique mahogany jewelry or trinket box featuring decorative line inlay, likely dating from the early 20th century. Material: Mahogany wood with inlaid ac...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s
Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s

Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s

$2,250

Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in New York, NY

Gabriella Crespi brass pill cigarette card box Italian, 1970s Measures: 4.4 inches wide on each side 0.3 inches deep Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Poli...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Decorative Round Antique Wooden Lidded Sugar Bowl Box
Decorative Round Antique Wooden Lidded Sugar Bowl Box

Decorative Round Antique Wooden Lidded Sugar Bowl Box

$120Sale Price|20% Off

Decorative Round Antique Wooden Lidded Sugar Bowl Box

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage or antique wooden lidded sugar bowl, often referred to as treenware. It is a collectible item, likely hand-carved or turned on a lathe, featuring a ...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Box with Enameled Flowers & Butterflies
Tiffany Midcentury Modern Box with Enameled Flowers & Butterflies

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Box with Enameled Flowers & Butterflies

$5,000

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Box with Enameled Flowers & Butterflies

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with slight overhang; top decorated with engraved and...

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Gold Gilt Ceramic Lidded Trinket Box by McFarlin Freeman Pottery
Mid-Century Gold Gilt Ceramic Lidded Trinket Box by McFarlin Freeman Pottery

Mid-Century Gold Gilt Ceramic Lidded Trinket Box by McFarlin Freeman Pottery

$350

Mid-Century Gold Gilt Ceramic Lidded Trinket Box by McFarlin Freeman Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful and hard to find mid-century gold gilt ceramic lidded trinket box by McFarlin Freeman Pottery, circa 1960s. The box is well detailed and in very good vintage condition with...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Very Decorative Box in Patinated Cognac Leather and Metal Studs 1950s
Very Decorative Box in Patinated Cognac Leather and Metal Studs 1950s

Very Decorative Box in Patinated Cognac Leather and Metal Studs 1950s

$975

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...

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

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Stone Trinket Box For Jewelry and Treasures
Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Stone Trinket Box For Jewelry and Treasures

Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Stone Trinket Box For Jewelry and Treasures

$275

Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Stone Trinket Box For Jewelry and Treasures

By Maitland Smith

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern architectural tessellated box by Maitland Smith. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding favorite trinkets as well as s...

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

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass

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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