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Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Round Wooden Box, France, 1950s
Round Wooden Box, France, 1950s

Round Wooden Box, France, 1950s

$527

Round Wooden Box, France, 1950s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French round decorative box dating from the 1950s, crafted from wood with a warm honey-brown finish. The lid is adorned with a finely detailed engraved landscape scene, depicting tre...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Large French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin
Large French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin

Large French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin

$10,000

Large French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A silvered bronze poudrier box "Ammonite" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). In the 1940s, Line Vautrin designed a series that was inspired by the shape of na...

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

Materials

Bronze

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

$568

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

Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin

Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin

$6,000

Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Rosewood

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

Square Wooden Box, France, 1970s

$527

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

$318

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

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Wood

Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box Mother-of-Pearl, Steel & Wood, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box Mother-of-Pearl, Steel & Wood, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box Mother-of-Pearl, Steel & Wood, Italy 1970s

$1,159

Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box Mother-of-Pearl, Steel & Wood, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury lovely rectangular decorative box in steel, mother-of-pearl and wood. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great object for a desk accessory, console table or a great box for any...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

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

Vintage Carved Stone Agate Box and Bowl in Amber Color, Set
Vintage Carved Stone Agate Box and Bowl in Amber Color, Set

Vintage Carved Stone Agate Box and Bowl in Amber Color, Set

$380 / set

Vintage Carved Stone Agate Box and Bowl in Amber Color, Set

By Fernanda Fragateiro, Chelsea House

Located in Miami, FL

Decorative vintage set of carved stone agate box and bowl in amber color. Please not the stunning pattern of the stone and the carvings around the lidded bowl. Superb craftsmanship f...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Agate

American Studio Craft Sculptural Hinged Box in Walnut, 1970s
American Studio Craft Sculptural Hinged Box in Walnut, 1970s

American Studio Craft Sculptural Hinged Box in Walnut, 1970s

$725

American Studio Craft Sculptural Hinged Box in Walnut, 1970s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An elegantly sculpted solid walnut box in a teardrop or comma form with a hinged lid. Highly tactile and alluring object with an even patina, clearly inspired by the work of Wendell ...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Modernist Black and Yellow Vinyl Plastic Scooby Box, France 1950s
Modernist Black and Yellow Vinyl Plastic Scooby Box, France 1950s

Modernist Black and Yellow Vinyl Plastic Scooby Box, France 1950s

$500

Modernist Black and Yellow Vinyl Plastic Scooby Box, France 1950s

By Atelier Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning 1950s French decorative lidded box features a bright yellow vinyl plastic scooby or craft lace (in French scoubidou) with black contrast thread. The box boasts a stunni...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic, Wood

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

Signed Gabriella Crespi Decorative Jewelry Box in Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
Signed Gabriella Crespi Decorative Jewelry Box in Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

Signed Gabriella Crespi Decorative Jewelry Box in Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

$1,739

Signed Gabriella Crespi Decorative Jewelry Box in Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning mid-century decorative box designed and signed by Gabriella Crespi. Made in a beautiful combination of gilt brass and clear lucite, this stylish box was made in Italy during...

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

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Chrome

Doyle Lane Blue Craquelure Tile Set in Hand Made Rosewood Box
Doyle Lane Blue Craquelure Tile Set in Hand Made Rosewood Box

Doyle Lane Blue Craquelure Tile Set in Hand Made Rosewood Box

$3,250

Doyle Lane Blue Craquelure Tile Set in Hand Made Rosewood Box

By Doyle Lane

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Hand made rosewood box with crackled blue tile created by Doyle Lane. Box measures 2" high by 2 7/8" wide and 5" long. It is signed by the artists hand on verso, Doyle Lane as pict...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, 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

$916

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

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Brass

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

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Metal

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

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Ceramic

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

$359

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

Italian Florentine Green Gilt Rectangular Wood Tissue Box
Italian Florentine Green Gilt Rectangular Wood Tissue Box

Italian Florentine Green Gilt Rectangular Wood Tissue Box

$125

Italian Florentine Green Gilt Rectangular Wood Tissue Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This painted green gilt-wood box can be used to elegantly hold tissues but also store your favorite pieces of jewelry on a v...

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

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Boxes, no. 21618
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Boxes, no. 21618

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Boxes, no. 21618

$3,750 / set

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Boxes, no. 21618

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of signed gilt silver boxes. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver with a gilt finish. Pattern no. 21618. Marked to the base of each. Simply wonderful Tiffany design!...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Round Red Opaline Glass Hinged Trinket Box
Italian Round Red Opaline Glass Hinged Trinket Box

Italian Round Red Opaline Glass Hinged Trinket Box

$550

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

1950s Midcentury Italian Design Box
1950s Midcentury Italian Design Box

1950s Midcentury Italian Design Box

$1,159

1950s Midcentury Italian Design Box

Located in Brescia, IT

Serigraphy on metal, wood box Excellent condition.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1970s Black Lacquered Decorative Box with Antique Map of Vienna
1970s Black Lacquered Decorative Box with Antique Map of Vienna

1970s Black Lacquered Decorative Box with Antique Map of Vienna

$892

1970s Black Lacquered Decorative Box with Antique Map of Vienna

By Piero Fornasetti, Maison Jansen

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An elegant decorative box crafted in wood with a deep black lacquer finish, featuring on the lid a refined reproduction of an antique map of Vienna in the manner of early historic ca...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bentwood, Lacquer

Vintage Pietra Dura Inlaid Hardstone Jewelry Box with Malachite, Jasper & Sodali
Vintage Pietra Dura Inlaid Hardstone Jewelry Box with Malachite, Jasper & Sodali

Vintage Pietra Dura Inlaid Hardstone Jewelry Box with Malachite, Jasper & Sodali

$325

Vintage Pietra Dura Inlaid Hardstone Jewelry Box with Malachite, Jasper & Sodali

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely crafted vintage hardstone jewelry box featuring a striking geometric pietra dura–style inlay composed of richly colored natural stones, including malachite, red jasper, and ...

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

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Malachite, Brass

Mid-Century Danish Round Ceramic Box by L. Hjorth for Hjorth Pottery, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Round Ceramic Box by L. Hjorth for Hjorth Pottery, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Round Ceramic Box by L. Hjorth for Hjorth Pottery, 1960s

$1,759

Mid-Century Danish Round Ceramic Box by L. Hjorth for Hjorth Pottery, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Round Ceramic Box by L. Hjorth for Hjorth Pottery, Denmark, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informat...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950
Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950

Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950

$619Sale Price|20% Off

Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950

By Jaques of London

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good and complete English handmade wood "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in its original box with a sliding lid, made by John Jaques of London and dating to the mid 20th century period. The chess pieces are made of turned and carved varnished wood. The bases of ALL pieces are weighted with metal pieces and the bases have a green felt/paper cover. Weighted sets like this one have a much nicer "feel" when playing. The pieces in the set are in the Staunton style. Sizes: Kings: 70mm ( ~ 2.75 inches); Pawns: ~45mm (~1.7 inches) The set comes complete with its original wood storage box, having a sliding lid and complete with a paper makers sticker to the lid. Overall a good "weighted" John Jaques chess...

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Gilded Aluminum and Macassar Wood Box, circa 1960
Mid Century Modern Gilded Aluminum and Macassar Wood Box, circa 1960

Mid Century Modern Gilded Aluminum and Macassar Wood Box, circa 1960

$500

Mid Century Modern Gilded Aluminum and Macassar Wood Box, circa 1960

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning original decorative box was expertly crafted in France, circa 1960. The rectangular form, featuring a Macassar wood main body, is complemented by a brushed gilded anodi...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Aluminum, Metal

Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970
Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970

Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970

$753

Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous mid-century square shaped decorative jewelry box in an elegant tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This fantastic piece was designed in France during the 1970s for Christ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box
Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box

Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box

$1,695

Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Extra large Tessellated Travertine and Marble box by Maitland Smith. The hinged Travertine box is complemented by a burgundy border with brass inlays, The box sits on br...

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1980s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Travertine, Marble, Brass

"Y25" box, "Yantra" series, Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre, 1969
"Y25" box, "Yantra" series, Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre, 1969

"Y25" box, "Yantra" series, Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre, 1969

$4,406

"Y25" box, "Yantra" series, Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre, 1969

By Design Centre, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Periwinkle-colored ceramic box from the "Yantra" series, model "Y25," designed in 1969 by Ettore Sottsass and distributed by Design Centre. Italy, 1969. The base bears the signature...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Orange and Matte Brown, Signed
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Orange and Matte Brown, Signed

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Orange and Matte Brown, Signed

$2,800

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Orange and Matte Brown, Signed

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi box, ceramic, orange and matte brown, signed. Small scale box having a raw clay lid hash mark incising and decorated with an orange glazed pill pat...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Small Rectangular Leather Embossed Box
Italian Mid-Century Small Rectangular Leather Embossed Box

Italian Mid-Century Small Rectangular Leather Embossed Box

$240

Italian Mid-Century Small Rectangular Leather Embossed Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Beautifully molded Italian leather box with a raised style and features crests of coat of arms with lions and fleur de lis on the top. Additionally this piece has been enhanced with ...

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

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Leather

Small Decorative Round Brass Box by Gabriella Crespi, 1960s, Signed
Small Decorative Round Brass Box by Gabriella Crespi, 1960s, Signed

Small Decorative Round Brass Box by Gabriella Crespi, 1960s, Signed

$684

Small Decorative Round Brass Box by Gabriella Crespi, 1960s, Signed

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A beautifully crafted small round box by the renowned Italian designer Gabriella Crespi, dating back to the 1960s. This exquisite piece is crafted in brass, showcasing Crespi's signa...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Coconut Shell Box
Vintage Coconut Shell Box

Vintage Coconut Shell Box

$1,500

Vintage Coconut Shell Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive mid century lidded box handcrafted and clad in a polished coconut shell mosaic, highlighted with twisted brass, bronze shaking hands as a handle and bronze ball feet.

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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box
Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box

$795

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box

By Christofle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Signed Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box. Nicely cast with beautiful design. This would have held cigarettes or trinkets. In very good...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box
Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box

Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box

$416Sale Price|32% Off

Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small rectangular cut glass candis or jewelry box with hardware in brass.

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

Materials

Brass

French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin
French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin

French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin

$8,500

French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A silvered bronze Poudrier "Le loup et le renard" (The wolf and the fox). by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The square box features a relief cast of two s...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Scatola decorativa Italiana in Bambù e Ottone 1960s
Scatola decorativa Italiana in Bambù e Ottone 1960s

Scatola decorativa Italiana in Bambù e Ottone 1960s

$630Sale Price|20% Off

Scatola decorativa Italiana in Bambù e Ottone 1960s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Particolare Scatola Decorativa in bambù intrecciato e Ottone design Italiano 1960.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960
Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960

Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960

$395

Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage pottery dresser box features a minimal rectangular form with matching lid and Mid Century Modern relief and sgraffito decor. A prancing horse motif is done in brigh...

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

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

Midcentury Lucite, Tortoise Plexiglass and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box 1970
Midcentury Lucite, Tortoise Plexiglass and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box 1970

Midcentury Lucite, Tortoise Plexiglass and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box 1970

$347Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Lucite, Tortoise Plexiglass and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box 1970

By Christian Dior

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 eleg...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's
A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's

A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's

$4,950

A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Very Fine, Antique Mid-Century Modern French Baccarat (attributed) Paper-Weight Glass, Apricot Color Rectangular Shaped Box Mounted With a Very Fine Hand-Chiseled Ormolu Mounted Be...

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

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Box with Lid, Beige, German Design, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Box with Lid, Beige, German Design, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Box with Lid, Beige, German Design, 1960s

$587

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Box with Lid, Beige, German Design, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Ceramic Box with Lid, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Beige Styles: Mid-Century Modern Co...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Amethyst Box - Signed “Made in Italy” for Christian Dior
Decorative Amethyst Box - Signed “Made in Italy” for Christian Dior

Decorative Amethyst Box - Signed “Made in Italy” for Christian Dior

$2,412

Decorative Amethyst Box - Signed “Made in Italy” for Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Decorative Amethyst Box – Christian Dior Decorative box. Pink and black amethyst box with white marble interior, and a black decorative stone. Signed “Made in Italy” for Christian Di...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Amethyst

CARTIER 1950 Presentation Desk Box In .925 Sterling Silver And Brown Wood In Box
CARTIER 1950 Presentation Desk Box In .925 Sterling Silver And Brown Wood In Box

CARTIER 1950 Presentation Desk Box In .925 Sterling Silver And Brown Wood In Box

$3,588Sale Price|25% Off

CARTIER 1950 Presentation Desk Box In .925 Sterling Silver And Brown Wood In Box

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A art & crafts desk box designed by Cartier. This is an amazing desk box created by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950. The box has been made in a rectangular shape,...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box
Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box

Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box

$750

Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box

By Wendell Castle

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Studio craft signed jewelry box in exotic burl wood with velvet interior.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

1920s Antique Italian Painted Tin Candy Box from Elah Confectionery
1920s Antique Italian Painted Tin Candy Box from Elah Confectionery

1920s Antique Italian Painted Tin Candy Box from Elah Confectionery

$2,319Sale Price|20% Off

1920s Antique Italian Painted Tin Candy Box from Elah Confectionery

Located in Piacenza, Italy

An antique Italian painted tin candy box originating from a confectionery shop in Genoa, dating to the early 20th century. The box is decorated with richly detailed scenes depicting ...

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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

White 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 2/6
White 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 2/6

White 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 2/6

$788

White 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 2/6

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Yves Marian. 2/6 Realised circa 1970 Signed at the base original perfect condition 20th century design white egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box Height 15 cm Large 10 cm

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Grey and White Stoneware Ceramic Covered Pot or Box by Anne Kjaersgaard La Borne
Grey and White Stoneware Ceramic Covered Pot or Box by Anne Kjaersgaard La Borne

Grey and White Stoneware Ceramic Covered Pot or Box by Anne Kjaersgaard La Borne

$1,391

Grey and White Stoneware Ceramic Covered Pot or Box by Anne Kjaersgaard La Borne

By Anne Kjaersgaard

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Anne Kjaersgaard Realised in la Borne circa 1960 Original stoneware ceramic covered pot or box Signed under the base with black pigment Original perfect condition Heig...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape
Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape

$630Sale Price|20% Off

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Roma, IT

Tobacco container by Aldo Tura, Italy 1940s in goatskin, brass and wood. The container has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and another for storing and lighting the games. D...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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