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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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Regency Faux alabaster vanity box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970's
Regency Faux alabaster vanity box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970's

Regency Faux alabaster vanity box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970's

$603

Regency Faux alabaster vanity box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful brown faux alabaster box designed and produced by romano bianchi in Italy in the 1970s. Crafted brown resin box and gilted metalic structure. Decorative object that will br...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster

Mid century colourful hinged box, enamel on brass
Mid century colourful hinged box, enamel on brass

Mid century colourful hinged box, enamel on brass

$675

Mid century colourful hinged box, enamel on brass

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Mid century enamel brass box, good design, beautiful colours. Please note that we often have a much shorter handling time than advertised.

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black
"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

$1,850

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This heavy porcelain, lidded box by Waylande Gregory depicts a crested Phoenix bird in flight, its feathers dotted in black and its wing lined in gold. Gregory was one of America's ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Pink & Blue Glazed, Italy, 1970s
Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Pink & Blue Glazed, Italy, 1970s

Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Pink & Blue Glazed, Italy, 1970s

$1,250

Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Pink & Blue Glazed, Italy, 1970s

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi box, ceramic, pink, white, and blue signed. Small scale round lidded box glazed in salmon pink, white and sky blue. Paper label on underside reads: Made in Italy 99-903 A.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Carved Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s
Italian Carved Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s

Italian Carved Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s

$454Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Carved Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

A box as precious as the jewels it could contain inside, hand carved in Italy with the highest quality onyx marble from Pakistan (as attested by the adhesive label still present). Al...

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

Materials

Onyx, Metal

MCM Lidded Green Marble Trinket Box with Brass Accents
MCM Lidded Green Marble Trinket Box with Brass Accents

MCM Lidded Green Marble Trinket Box with Brass Accents

$275

MCM Lidded Green Marble Trinket Box with Brass Accents

Located in San Diego, CA

MCM lidded green marble trinket box with brass accents, circa 1970s. The box has well cut lines and features brass feet and a cool brass lizard hand...

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970

Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970

$835 / item

Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 Melamine sugar bowl designed in 1969 with the original stainless steel spoon designed in 1970. Signed an...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Handcrafted Primitive Dovetail Wooden Storage Box
Handcrafted Primitive Dovetail Wooden Storage Box

Handcrafted Primitive Dovetail Wooden Storage Box

$295

Handcrafted Primitive Dovetail Wooden Storage Box

Located in Seattle, WA

A charming possibly antique wooden box showcasing early craftsmanship and utilitarian design. This hand-hewn storage box features beautifully aged patina, visible tool marks, and tra...

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Abalone shell & Alpaca pill box, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell & Alpaca pill box, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell & Alpaca pill box, Mexico, 1970's

$649

Abalone shell & Alpaca pill box, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful and tiny pill box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal item with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. It remains in perfe...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Ben Sibel Brass Box, USA 1960's
Ben Sibel Brass Box, USA 1960's

Ben Sibel Brass Box, USA 1960's

$2,500

Ben Sibel Brass Box, USA 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Ben Sibel brass box with walnut veneer inlay to the lid, lined in cork.

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

Materials

Brass

Brown Leather Box, France 1960's
Brown Leather Box, France 1960's

Brown Leather Box, France 1960's

$2,500

Brown Leather Box, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Elegant box wrapped in brown leather with a folded leather band as a handle 7.5x4x2

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

Materials

Leather

Green Leather Box, USA 1960's
Green Leather Box, USA 1960's

Green Leather Box, USA 1960's

$2,000

Green Leather Box, USA 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Green leather box stamped Alpine 6.5x4x1

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

Materials

Leather

Patinated Brass Box, France 1960's
Patinated Brass Box, France 1960's

Patinated Brass Box, France 1960's

$3,000

Patinated Brass Box, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Large brass patinated lidded box with highly stylized grooved edges. 8.5x7x2

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

Materials

Brass

Black Walnut “Dolphin” Box, France 1960's
Black Walnut “Dolphin” Box, France 1960's

Black Walnut “Dolphin” Box, France 1960's

$2,200

Black Walnut “Dolphin” Box, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Walnut lidded box with a brass inlay in the shape of a dolphin 8x2.5x1-3/4

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

Materials

Brass

Mexican Box, c. 1960s
Mexican Box, c. 1960s

Mexican Box, c. 1960s

$250

Mexican Box, c. 1960s

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960, We offer this beautiful mid century Mexican box. Made in wood and stone.

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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Hand-Painted Flamingo Scenic "Ecuador" Hardwood Trinket Box
Hand-Painted Flamingo Scenic "Ecuador" Hardwood Trinket Box

Hand-Painted Flamingo Scenic "Ecuador" Hardwood Trinket Box

$117Sale Price|35% Off

Hand-Painted Flamingo Scenic "Ecuador" Hardwood Trinket Box

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original late 1940s hand-painted flamingo scenic "Ecuador" hand-carved round hardwood trinket box. The trinket box is perfect for a vanity or dresser setting. Measurements: 3" H x 3...

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1940s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s

$81

Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s Apple-shaped glass and metal container. It features a clear glass body and a finely crafted metal lid, embellishe...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Ugo Zaccagnini Turquoise Egyptian Blue Ceramic Box with Bullseye Target Motif
Ugo Zaccagnini Turquoise Egyptian Blue Ceramic Box with Bullseye Target Motif

Ugo Zaccagnini Turquoise Egyptian Blue Ceramic Box with Bullseye Target Motif

$675

Ugo Zaccagnini Turquoise Egyptian Blue Ceramic Box with Bullseye Target Motif

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Southampton, NJ

Midcentury Egyptian Blue Ceramic Pottery box by Ugo Zaccagnini of Italy. The box features a striking bullseye design on all sides. There is an overall craquelure to the glaze which i...

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

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Unusual Italian Box in Brass and Lapis Lazuli
Unusual Italian Box in Brass and Lapis Lazuli

Unusual Italian Box in Brass and Lapis Lazuli

$2,650

Unusual Italian Box in Brass and Lapis Lazuli

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An elegant Italian box made of brass and lapis lazuli, ca' 1970's.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Repeating Floral Pattern
Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Repeating Floral Pattern

Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Repeating Floral Pattern

$2,547

Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Repeating Floral Pattern

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Decorative lidded box designed by Mithé Espelt, France, circa 1960s. This example features a hand-glazed ceramic lid mounted on a minimalist stained wood base, showcasing Espelt’s re...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Ceramic Sheet Music Form Decorative Box
Ceramic Sheet Music Form Decorative Box

Ceramic Sheet Music Form Decorative Box

$150

Ceramic Sheet Music Form Decorative Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Ceramic bundled sheet music form decorative box.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mosaic Box Mid Century Modern
Vintage Mosaic Box Mid Century Modern

Vintage Mosaic Box Mid Century Modern

$300

Vintage Mosaic Box Mid Century Modern

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautiful Mid Century Modern Italian Mosaic Tile Teak Box. Circa 1960s - early 1970s Gorgeous colors reminiscent of Italian Mosaic Design like Gio Ponti and California Craft Stud...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Vintage Ceramic Trinket Box With Blue Enameled Lid
Vintage Ceramic Trinket Box With Blue Enameled Lid

Vintage Ceramic Trinket Box With Blue Enameled Lid

$195

Vintage Ceramic Trinket Box With Blue Enameled Lid

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This trinket box makes its strongest statement through its enameled lid, where a radiating, sunburst-like pattern of tapered rectangular segments spirals outward from a deep cobalt c...

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Handcrafted/Painted Faux Malachite Tissue Box
Vintage Handcrafted/Painted Faux Malachite Tissue Box

Vintage Handcrafted/Painted Faux Malachite Tissue Box

$450

Vintage Handcrafted/Painted Faux Malachite Tissue Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A nice Vintage Handcrafted/Painted Faux Malachite Tissue Box. Uncertain of the designer/company that made these. Possibly Italian in origin. Some minor wear as shown. Overall quite ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Porcelain Horse Box by Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Hand-Painted Porcelain Horse Box by Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Hand-Painted Porcelain Horse Box by Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

$1,200

Hand-Painted Porcelain Horse Box by Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century porcelain keepsake/cigarette box hand decorated with a water color effect glaze depicting a horse.

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

Materials

Porcelain

“L’altruisme est amour” by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box
“L’altruisme est amour” by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box

“L’altruisme est amour” by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box

$13,345

“L’altruisme est amour” by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“L’altruisme est amour” (Altruism is love) by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box. Gilt bronze box, the lid finely chiseled with a rebus. The rebus can be deciphered as follows: * The ins...

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

Materials

Bronze

Card holder designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti in the 1950s
Card holder designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti in the 1950s

Card holder designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti in the 1950s

$2,204

Card holder designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti in the 1950s

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Card holder designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti in the 1950s, made in Italy. Made of silkscreened metal, plastic, and brass; painted and lacquered with gold designs on a glo...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-century Silver and Enameled Box Spain 1960
Mid-century Silver and Enameled Box Spain 1960

Mid-century Silver and Enameled Box Spain 1960

$1,618

Mid-century Silver and Enameled Box Spain 1960

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful midcentury enameled silver decorative box, Spain, 1960.

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

Materials

Silver, Enamel

1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Box with Fern
1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Box with Fern

1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Box with Fern

$725

1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Box with Fern

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Italian bone white glazed ceramic cigarette box with a hand decorated lid featuring a stylized fern.

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Owl Ceramic Lidded Trinket Box
Vintage Italian Owl Ceramic Lidded Trinket Box

Vintage Italian Owl Ceramic Lidded Trinket Box

$295

Vintage Italian Owl Ceramic Lidded Trinket Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical and refined, this vintage Italian ceramic trinket box takes the form of a wide-eyed owl perched on a grassy mound, its lidded body finished in a lustrous glaze with soft to...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Blue over White Double Overlay Ormolu Mounted Cased Glass Rectangular Box
Blue over White Double Overlay Ormolu Mounted Cased Glass Rectangular Box

Blue over White Double Overlay Ormolu Mounted Cased Glass Rectangular Box

$2,100Sale Price|20% Off

Blue over White Double Overlay Ormolu Mounted Cased Glass Rectangular Box

Located in New York, NY

A Beautiful Antique Blue over White Double Overlay Ormolu Mounted Cased Glass Rectangular Box. With a beautiful geometric design cased underneath the top blue layer, which protrudes ...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Mid-Century Decorative Box, 1950's
Mid-Century Decorative Box, 1950's

Mid-Century Decorative Box, 1950's

$232

Mid-Century Decorative Box, 1950's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass Chipped glass(see foto) Original condition.

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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970
Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970

Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970

$2,088

Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970

By Maria Pergay

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Maria Pergay (1930), Large flat box in silver metal, France 1970. A red-veined Agathe stone is set on the lid, the interior is dressed in exotic wood. Excellence of the realization, ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Carved Bone or Resin Lidded Box with Wooden interior
Carved Bone or Resin Lidded Box with Wooden interior

Carved Bone or Resin Lidded Box with Wooden interior

$650

Carved Bone or Resin Lidded Box with Wooden interior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully creative box. We cannot tell if it is bone or cast resin, but it is wonderful nonetheless. A very nice design and an intriguing piece ready for the cocktail table, desk or work station. A great piece to hold anything from notes, recipes, candy, bar supplies or simply for decor. One of our favorite pieces. We have found the price guidance...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Resin, Wood

"Y26" box, "Yantra" series, Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre, 1969
"Y26" box, "Yantra" series, Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre, 1969

"Y26" box, "Yantra" series, Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre, 1969

$4,409

"Y26" box, "Yantra" series, Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre, 1969

By Ettore Sottsass, Design Centre

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Periwinkle-colored ceramic box from the "Yantra" series, model "Y26," 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

Materials

Ceramic

1970 Agate and Quartz Box - Italy, circa 1970
1970 Agate and Quartz Box - Italy, circa 1970

1970 Agate and Quartz Box - Italy, circa 1970

$1,433

1970 Agate and Quartz Box - Italy, circa 1970

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1970 Agate and Quartz Box. Agate and quartz box. Italy, 1970 L. 13 cm, W. 12 cm, H. 3 cm

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Quartz

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Applied Discs, Blue, Purple, White, Brown, Signed
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Applied Discs, Blue, Purple, White, Brown, Signed

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Applied Discs, Blue, Purple, White, Brown, Signed

$2,800

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Applied Discs, Blue, Purple, White, Brown, Signed

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi box, ceramic, applied discs, blue, purple, white, brown, signed. The lid is a coarse dark chocolate clay decorated with rows of applied glazed discs in violet (purple) and bl...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1980s
Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1980s

Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1980s

$974

Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1980s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1980s. Silver plated box depicting a shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will decorate your inte...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Tessellated Stone Veneered Trunk
Tessellated Stone Veneered Trunk

Tessellated Stone Veneered Trunk

$1,450

Tessellated Stone Veneered Trunk

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This is a wonderfully simple yet beautiful tessellated stone veneered trunk. The manufacturing tag is still on the underside of the trunk and reads "Alexvale Furniture, Inc/ Philippines// item number///date. The featured stone specimens have been placed closely together and their sizes range from about 1" x 3" to 2"x 5" of different sizes. Different shades of beige dominate the color scheme while subtle hints of grey, yellow , and orange can be seen throughout the piece. Fine brass inlays run vertically on the top and front of the trunk. A brass inlaid circle...

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1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Games Box by Renzo Romagnoli
1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Games Box by Renzo Romagnoli

1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Games Box by Renzo Romagnoli

$696

1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Games Box by Renzo Romagnoli

By Renzo Romagnoli

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exquisite 1970s Mid-Century Modern luxury box crafted by Renzo Romagnoli showcases the sophisticated elegance of Italian game set design. Made from high-grade faux tortoiseshell...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Decorative Box in Bordeaux Acrylic by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Decorative Box in Bordeaux Acrylic by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Decorative Box in Bordeaux Acrylic by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s

$638

Midcentury Decorative Box in Bordeaux Acrylic by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

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

Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box
Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box

Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box

$145

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

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Enamel

Christian Dior Style Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, 1970
Christian Dior Style Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, 1970

Christian Dior Style Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, 1970

$1,334 / item

Christian Dior Style Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite 1970s Italian lucite and rattan jewelry box, attributed to Gabriella Crespi for Dior Home. This elegant piece combines timeless craftsmanship sophisticated design, adding a...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rattan, Lucite

Koret Mid-Century Modern Black Patent Leather and Brass Handbag or Shoulder Bag
Koret Mid-Century Modern Black Patent Leather and Brass Handbag or Shoulder Bag

Koret Mid-Century Modern Black Patent Leather and Brass Handbag or Shoulder Bag

$250

Koret Mid-Century Modern Black Patent Leather and Brass Handbag or Shoulder Bag

By Koret

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Stylish black patent leather adjustable handbag made by high end manufacturer, Koret. This bag has a fold over flap with an unusual brass U-shaped twist clasp closure. The interior i...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Acrylic Rattan-Effect Box, 1970s
Acrylic Rattan-Effect Box, 1970s

Acrylic Rattan-Effect Box, 1970s

$382

Acrylic Rattan-Effect Box, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

This striking rectangular box from the 1970s is crafted from acrylic with an unusual and eye-catching design. At first glance, it appears to be made of finely woven rattan, but in fa...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rattan, Acrylic

Vintage Italian Coquina Stone Box
Vintage Italian Coquina Stone Box

Vintage Italian Coquina Stone Box

$375

Vintage Italian Coquina Stone Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage Italian coquina stone box beautifully showcases the timeless appeal of natural materials and understated craftsmanship. Carved from genuine coquina stone, the cylindrica...

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

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Stone

Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s
Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s

Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s

$290

Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s

By Ystad-Metall

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A gorgeous vintage box in the manner of Ystad Metal. Designed by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst. Inscribed on the top as shown. Would work well on a shelf, coffee table, or on a des...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Rectangular Alabaster Box with Lid
Rectangular Alabaster Box with Lid

Rectangular Alabaster Box with Lid

$675

Rectangular Alabaster Box with Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alabaster Box in the brown tones. The box has a lid that is independent from the box and lifts off, not on a hinge. A compliment to the cocktail table for candy or nuts, the deskto...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster

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