Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Lucite and Silver Squared Italian Decorative Box, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Lucite and silver squared decorative box. This item was designed in the 1970s.
This piece is made of a crystal Lucite and silver with a crystal Lucite removable top, the way...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Bitossi Floral, Mustard Yellow Ceramic Box, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Mustard yellow ceramic box with a contrasting stylized floral pattern lid in umber, orange, yellow, and white. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Vintage Gucci "G" Logo Polished Steel & Gilded Box
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find and in such pristine condition. I have only ever seen these with much of the gold missing, this one is in absolutely superb condition retaining all of it's gilding and m...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Yamanaka lacquerware sweets box for tea ceremony, Japanese. Formed as a deep black apple with gold & colored enamel decoration. Post WWII. Provenance: Sherman E. Lee...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Rounded Wooden and Rope Box in Wood France 1960, Brown Color Audoux Minnet Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rounded Wooden and Rope Box in Wood France 1960, Brown Color Audoux Minnet Style
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Rope
Midcentury Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box, French 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and tiny Christian Dior style jewellery case, it is made of Lucite, Tortoise plexiglass and brass.
It was produced in France during 1970s and in its simplicity and elega...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Ruby Red and Gilt Silver Faceted Murano Glass Jewelry Box, Italy 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning jewelry box in faceted ruby red Murano glass and gilt silver. This incredibly rare piece was produced in Italy in the 1920s.
The box feature an exquisite 12 sided faceted ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Handwrought Mid-Century Modern Mexican Mosaic and Brass Box by Salvador Teran
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise/ blue colored mosaic glass tesserae and brass lidded box handmade in Mexico by noted Mexican artist Salvador Teran, circa 1950s. Featuring Aztec-inspired brass symbols on the lid and sides. This colorful box...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Don Shoemaker Mixed Woods Trinket Box Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Mixed woods trinket box, including rosewood and Mexican hardwoods such as jacaranda and cocobolo, by Don Shoemaker, Mexico, circa 1960s.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Rectangular Mid-Century Chrome Thick Lucite Box by Albrizzi
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Thick Lucite and Chromed Jewelry Box by Alessandro Albrizzi, MCM
A vintage lucite lidded box, the top being clear, the bottom being chromed. The box was designed by Alessandro Albriz...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Chrome
Large 20th century design red ceramic decorative box pot 1970 style of Ruelland
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Jacques and Dani Ruelland
Large 20th century design ceramic box or decorative pot
Shiny red color
Original perfect condition
Height 25 cm
Large 21 cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
1944 Lino Sabattini Christofle Design Silver Metal Apple Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Apple Box
Lino Sabattini
Christofle _ Coll. Gallia
France, 1944
Silver Metal Box
Mark engraved under the bottom
Very Good Condiction
bibliography: Filippo Alison, Renato De Fusco, ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Vintage Italian Lady's Gentleman's Faux Leather Gilt Jewelry Casket Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Italian Faux Leather Ladys or Gentlemans Jewellery Box of compact size. First quarter of the Twentieth Century.
The hinged lid with a very decorative cushioned surface whi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Faux Leather
Midcentury Hand Carved Solid Ebony Wood Box France, 1950s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French handcrafted solid ebony wood box made in the 1950s.
Can be used as a jewellery box or as a decorative object.
Good condition.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Mid-Century Modern Storage Box by Metalux the Netherlands
By Joost Teders 1, Metalux
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stylish and decorative sewing box / storage box designed by Joost Teders for Metalux Netherlands in 1955. The original lacquered wooden boxes colo...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Leather Box - Gilded Details - Wood Lined - Italy - circa 1950s
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century kid leather box with gilt details - wood lined - moire fabric to the base - unsigned - very faint 'Made in Italy' blind stamp to the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$276 Sale Price
30% Off
20th Century Gabriella Crespi Decorative Box in Brass and Plexiglass '70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Politecnico in Milan, where her work is permeated by her perspective on Le Corbusier’s and Frank Lloyd Wright’s design expe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Odette Dijeux Mid-Century Signed Ceramic Box, circa 1950, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Odette Dijeux mid-century decorative box, circa 1950, Belgium.
White and brown enameled ceramic.
Signed underneath Odette Dijeux .
Each piece of this artist is unique and po...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Navy Blue and Gold Lidded Round Box Candy Dish, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Italian navy and gold round lidded box. The dark blue shade contrasts beautifully with the gold ribbed accents along the sides and on the finial. The size makes this piece ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Murano Bronze-Mounted Glass Casket Attributed to Sommerso
Located in Winnetka, IL
A striking vintage bronze-mounted clear thick Murano glass casket attributed to Sommerso having a smoked glass interior.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass
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
Materials
Wood
Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box
Located in New York, NY
Tiger eye lidded semi precious stone box. Gold, brown and yellow richly changing colour hardstone box with gold-wash silver hinge attributed ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Silver
Mid-Century German Space Age Newspaper Letter Box, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Space Age Newspaper Letter Box, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, Plastic
Color: Black
Styles: Mid-C...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Italian Round Red Opaline Glass Hinged Trinket Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small round red Italian opaline trinket box. In a rich deep ruby red, this vintage box will be glamourous on a dresser, nightstand, or coffee table. Large enough to hold bobby pins...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Box in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing little round box in lucite, rattan 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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fajance Lidded Box / Humidor by Nils Thorsson for 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 green and black glazed stoneware container with geometric a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Sewing Box in Dark Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Rosewood sewing box. Made of dark wood and with a refined finish, it highlights the natural veins and gives an elegant and classic touch to the piece. The rectangular structure is ro...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite in Christian Dior style.
Made in Italy in the 1980s.
Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Karl Springer Hinged Lid Kyoto Box / Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding hinged and lidded Kyoto box by Karl Springer. Fair amount of storage with suede panel lining on bottom and top. Brown and ivory lacquer is hand applied. Sits in a parsons...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box with classical scenes. This gilt-wood box with red, gold and black detailing can be used to store your favorite pieces of je...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modernist Vermillion Red Lacquered Goat Skin Box by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist vermillion red lacquered goat skin box by Karl Springer, crafted in America circa 1980, is a fine example of the designer's renowned artistry and...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Goatskin
Midcentury Decorative Box in Bordeaux Acrylic by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in bordeaux acrylic by Tommaso Barbi.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The original stamp is present on the bottom as shown in the photos...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Acrylic, Plexiglass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, blue turquoise, impressed, textured, signed. Medium scale chunky vase from Aldo Londi's 'Lacrima' series. Its body is decorated with a relief pattern of impres...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Ben Seibel design for Jenfred Ware Brass Coffee Table Cigarette Box
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely brass cigarette box designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware.
Wood inlay on top. Cork lined. Fabulous vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
20th century grey and black stoneware ceramic decorative or jewelry box La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne
Unique handmade stoneware ceramic pottery decorative or jewelry box
Signed under the base
Original perfect condition
Height 13 cm
Large 11 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Polished Brass Box of Apollo signed Lalaounis
By Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist sterling silver and polished brass box, created by the esteemed Lalaounis in Greece circa 1950, is a remarkable exemplar of the elegance and innovation cha...
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1950s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Ceramic Box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, Orange with Gold Decoration, C 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Decorative ceramic box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960. Signed at the bottom, 79/11, Italy.
Organic designs on the lid with gold decorations.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
French 1950s Bird Tiles Trinket Box in Ceramic and Wood
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern hinged wooden box with colorful birds ceramic tiles top, France 1950s.
This exquisite vintage rectangular box is all constructed in wood. Beautiful hand-painted ti...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Wood
$1,595 Sale Price
20% Off
Maitland Smith Vintage Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl lidded Box or Caddy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century bin or coffer handcrafted with a brass handle on a faux tortoise shell lid over a mother of pearl bin with a mahogany lining. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Carved wooden box 60's folk art
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Lovely 60's carved and stained solid wood box, quality folk art and handcrafted work. Beautiful vintage condition, with traces of age and use throughout (see photos).
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder tin Metal Tea Canister Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and Minimalist tea canister box from Japan. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that brings midcentury shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood panels ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tin
Italian Black Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black leather jewelry box. Sweet petite jewelry box in butter soft black leather with red felt interior. This little box i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
$320 Sale Price
28% Off
20th Century Handmade Silver Vase by Asian Artisans, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage handmade silver Vase. Sorry we don't know anything about it, but its beautiful. It is marked with a sign of the silversmith. I am unsure of the age of this object an...
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20th Century Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
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
Materials
Brass
Gucci Vintage Leather Box Tom Ford, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci vintage black leather jewellery box with aluminium brushed frame and stitched leather rims designed by Tom Ford. Signed with Gucci. Ver...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Gabriella Crespi Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Rare box in lucite and chrome in the shape of a rhombus signed by the Italian designer Gabriella Crespi as shown in photos. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Conditions are good consid...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing rectangular decorative box in polished steel and brass with a wooden interior arrangement.
Its style resembles contemporary products by Romeo Rega.
Made in France in th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
Elegant 1960 Black and Brown Stoneware Ceramic Tureen or Box by Pierre Digan
By Pierre Digan
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pierre Digan,
circa 1960
Elegant black and brown stoneware ceramic tureen or decorative box
Original perfect condition
Signed at the base
Measures: Height 22cm, large ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Tommaso Barbi Goatskin Box, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
1970s Rectangular goatskin box with wooden interior by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi.
The original label is still attached on the back, as shown in the photos.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Wood and Gold Plate 24 KT Box Afra & Tobia Scarpa Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular large decorative box in wood and gold plate 24KT in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Yellow, Black, White, Brown, Geometric, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter box, ceramic, yellow, black, white, brown, geometric, signed. Small scale lidded box decorated with angular geometric pattern i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
20th century large white ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Hofmann vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965)
Realised in Vallauris
Large white ceramic decorative or jewelry box
Circa 1950
Original perfect condition
Signed
Height 42 cm
Large 27 cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Lidded Box in Walnut by Alexandre Noll (1890-1970), France circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely carved lidded box by Alexandre Noll (1890-1970), created around 1950. The walnut wood exhibits a smooth, polished finish, retaining its natural charm. The lid securely fa...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, Geometrical Marquetry Inlays, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 1970s, in France. Its lid is made in wood, with geometrical Marquetry inlays. It is beige and brown in color.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Delightful Hand Painted Ceramic Nightstand Carafe From Vieux Vallauris, France
By Vallauris
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Absolutely delightful, hand painted ceramic lidded tripod pot from Cerenne, Vallauris, France
Beautifully decorated with delicate pale pink, lemon and tangerine flowers on cream grou...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Box for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Box for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Lucite and Rattan Box, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb decorative Lucite lidded box was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The piece boasts a rounded shape, with a base in licorice black Lucite topped by a lid in crystal clear Luci...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Lucite
Vintage Danish Bog Oak Box with 'The Little Mermaid' in Silver, by AS 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare and Beautiful handmade Box by Andersen and Søhoel. It is made of danish Bog Oak 400 to 1000 years old. The Lid has a silver henge and mechanism and is inlayed with a motif of ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Midcentury Round Box in Murano Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round box in murano glass by Tommaso Barbi.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
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.