The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Modern Italian Marquetry Jewelry Box "Caruso" in Brown Wood by Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Caruso" is a handmade Italian jewelry box in colored eucalyptus, crafted in marquetry by designer Ivan Paradisi in his Turin atelier. Like the spare, unforgettable accompanimen...
Leather, Wood
Modernist Bookmatched Walnut Decorative Box with Smoky Quartz Embellishment
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modernist box was realized in the United States during the 21st century. It features a cubic body in bookmatched walnut with an embellishment (that doubles as a ha...
Quartz
Italian Polished Brass Lidded Box, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined Italian lidded box crafted in polished brass with a softly domed cover and clean, circular profile. The smooth, reflective surface emphasizes the purity of its form, while ...
Brass
French ceramic vase/pitcher by Accolay from the middle of XX century
Located in LE PRÉ-SAINT-GERVAIS, FR
Accolay Pottery France, 1950s–1960s This ceramic piece was produced by the Accolay pottery workshop in France during the 1950s–1960s. Founded by a group of former students of Alexan...
Ceramic
XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Modern Table Box
Located in VALENZA, IT
XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Modern Table Box Modern style 925 sterling silver table box. The box is square in shape and the edge of the body is lined. The lid is hinged and h...
Sterling Silver
Green Onyx Stone Jewelry or Trinket Box with Natural Veining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rectangular vintage jewelry or trinket box is beautifully handcrafted from green onyx stone, showcasing the stone’s organic swirls and veining in rich tones of moss green, honey...
Stone
Ceramic Tiger Box, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic tiger box from Love Art Ceramic is not just a piece of art; it's a symbol of strength, beauty, and craftsmanship. Handmade by talented artisans Sbusiso and Minenhle Nene...
Ceramic
Contemporary Decorative Box Handmade Crystal and Boise De Rose by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Collection of Decorative boxes by Ghiró Studio. The type of craftsmanship and the materials used for the production make this box a unique object, in fact it is impossible to...
Glass, Rosewood
Woven Laundry Basket DIANA Deluxe by Limac Design - Regenerated Leather
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The woven design laundry basket DIANA represents the perfect combination of functionality and style in a sole object. An original creation by LIMAC Design, this round basket is desig...
Leather, Cotton
Open laundry basket in regenerated leather AQUALIS Deluxe
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The AQUALIS open laundry basket in recycled leather represents the perfect blend of elegance and practicality. An original creation by LIMAC Design, it is designed for those who seek...
Leather, Cotton
Woven Laundry Basket by Limac Design, DIANA Standard
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The woven design laundry basket DIANA represents the perfect combination of functionality and style in a sole object. An original creation by LIMAC Design, this round basket is desig...
Leather, Cotton
Round Leather Laundry Basket by Limac Design, CESTELLEA Standard
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The CESTELLEA laundry basket represents the perfect combination of style and functionality. An original creation by LIMAC Design, it is designed for those who seek a laundry basket that not only meets daily needs, but also enriches any room with its elegance. The laundry basket is made of double-layered regenerated leather, an environment-friendly and durable material that guarantees strength and a long life. Its robust structure is fitted with a removable cotton inner bag, hand-stitched with the utmost attention to detail ensuring practical and hygienic handling of the laundry requiring washing. The bag is available in two versions: Standard: fitted completely internally and firmly fastened with Velcro tape. Deluxe: with fold-over bag, finished with practical straps for easy closing and handling. Rubber feet protect the most delicate floors, making it a laundry container that combines practicality and safety. Versatile and bespoke solutions CESTELLEA is not just a laundry basket, but a true piece of high-quality bathroom furniture. Perfect for modern homes, accommodation facilities, spas and wellness centres, it integrates harmoniously with all types of furnishings. In addition, the basket can be customised with logos, coats of arms, or dedications, transforming it into a unique and exclusive gift or a personalised accessory for institutional environments. Eco-sustainable materials and stylish colours High-quality regenerated leather, conforming to European standards for eco-sustainability, CESTELLEA offers durability and ease of maintenance. The basket is available in eight elegant colours: Dark brown Antique ivory White Red Bordeaux Brown Grey Black Taupe Dimensions: cm 40 ⌀ e 58 h CESTELLEA’s compact dimensions make it easy to integrate into any environment without sacrificing functionality. A jewel of Italian craftsmanship even in the bathroom Each CESTELLEA leather laundry basket...
Leather, Cotton
Square Laundry Basket by Limac Design in Regenerated Leather DAVID Deluxe
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
DAVID is a square laundry basket from the LIMAC Design Home Collection. This splendid laundry bin with a square base is handcrafted in regenerated leather, which makes it a resistan...
Leather, Cotton
Oval woven leather laundry basket with lid MAIRA Deluxe
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The MAIRA woven leather oval laundry basket with lid is the oval laundry basket designed for those who want a container that combines functionality and style, enriching the environme...
Leather, Cotton
Corner Laundry Basket by Limac Design, Leather & Cotton Lunaria
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
Space-saving corner laundry basket LUNARIA made by LIMAC Design, designed for those who value both functionality and elegance in a single product. This exclusive corner laundry baske...
Leather, Cotton
Oval woven leather laundry basket with lid MAIRA Standard
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The MAIRA woven leather oval laundry basket with lid is the oval laundry basket designed for those who want a container that combines functionality and style, enriching the environme...
Leather, Cotton
Space-saving corner laundry basket LUNARIA Standard
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
Space-saving corner laundry basket LUNARIA made by LIMAC Design, designed for those who value both functionality and elegance in a single product. This exclusive corner laundry baske...
Leather, Cotton
Corner Laundry Basket by Limac Design in Regenerated Leather SIMON Deluxe
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
SIMON is a corner laundry basket from the LIMAC Design. This splendid laundry bin is handcrafted in double-layer regenerated leather, which makes it a resistant and durable product;...
Leather, Cotton
Oval Laundry Basket by Limac Design, Leather & Cotton, RICKY
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
RICKY is an oval laundry basket in leather from the line LIMAC Design Home. This splendid item is handcrafted in double-layer regenerated leather, which makes it a resistant and dur...
Leather, Cotton
Pair of Grey Italian Pottery Covered Table Boxes, 20th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of figural Italian pottery covered boxes. In the form of grey pears with a twig and leaf stem. A charming pair of figural boxes! Marke...
Pottery
Red Antique Lacquer Trinket Box
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Red Antique Lacquer Trinket Box This trinket box measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 7.5 inches high This box is in Excellent Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear. We tak...
Wood, Lacquer
Small Box with Decorative Scenes of the Reveillon Aerostat
Located in Roma, IT
Paris, Age of Louis XVI Interesting and rare small rectangular box entirely tempera decorated on each face with scenes of the flight demonstrations of the Reveillon Aerostat invente...
Metal
Large Modern Leather Laundry Basket CLEXI by Limac Design
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
CLEXI is a laundry basket in prestigious leather from the LIMAC Design Class Collection. It’s born in collaboration with Studio Nove.3 Designers and made in Italy by Italian master ...
Leather, Cotton
Modern Regenerated Leather and Cotton Laundry Basket PETER Deluxe
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
PETER is a minimal design laundry basket from the LIMAC Design Home Collection. This splendid laundry basket with a rectangular base is handcrafted in double-layer regenerated leath...
Leather, Cotton
Leather Laundry Basket PAUL by Limac Design, Modern Style
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
PAUL is a laundry basket in leather from the LIMAC Design Home Collection. It is equipped with two practical handles, a removable cotton inner bag and a useful flap lid. This laundr...
Leather, Cotton
Modern Leather Laundry Basket NOEGI with Handles by Limac Design
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
NOEGI is the new laundry basket proposal with leather handles from the LIMAC Design® line. This splendid laundry basket is handcrafted in double layer bonded leather, which makes it ...
Leather, Cotton
Modern Corner Laundry Basket SIMON by Limac Design in Leather and Cotton
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
SIMON is a corner laundry basket from the LIMAC Design. This splendid laundry bin is handcrafted in double-layer regenerated leather, which makes it a resistant and durable product;...
Leather, Cotton
Oval Leather Laundry Basket ARPEA by Limac Design, Modern Style
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
ARPEA is an oval leather laundry basket from the LIMAC Design Home Collection. This beautiful laundry basket is handcrafted from double-layered regenerated leather, making it a stro...
Leather, Cotton
Rectangular laundry basket LUNDRA Standard in regenerated leather
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
Il portabiancheria rettangolare LUNDRA in cuoio rigenerato rappresenta l’incontro perfetto tra eleganza e praticità. Originale creazione di LIMAC Design, pensata per chi desidera un ...
Leather, Cotton
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English Modern Sterling Silver Box with Saudi Arabia Association
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Peter Nicholas & Co Ltd in London in 1989. Rectangular with corner bracket supports and hinged open scroll end handles. Cover hinged and fla...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Mushroon shape Silver Box. Embosse and chiselled by hand
Located in VALENZA, IT
Decorative silver 800 mushroom shape box, The body is embossed and cheased completely by hand.
Silver
Pietra Box Arabescato & Antico by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Carved from one of four types of authentic marble, the Pietra Box presents a playful fusion of classic materials and modern design. With a complementary stone handle, this decorative...
Marble
Alfred Dunhill Germany 1990 Decorative Desk Box In Black Leather & Chromed Steel
By Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Desk box designed by Dunhill. Beautiful decorative vintage desk box, created in Germany for Alfred Dunhill, back in the 1990. It was made up in shiny black leather with a discrete f...
Steel, Chrome
Ceramic Box by Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore, Italy, 1970s
By Arcore Ceramica 1, Nanni Valentini
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic box by Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore.
Ceramic
Table Box Heart shape Sky tone fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Heart-shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloché above and below. Modern contemporary style. Dimensions cm. 8 x 8.8 high cm. 2.8. Weight ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Aqua Blue with Silver Flecks and Chrome Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Aqua Blue with Silver Flecks and Chrome Fittings captures the essence of Venetian artistry through an exquisite fusion of form, material, and luminosity. Thi...
Chrome, Silver Leaf
Set of 3 round design boxes FANNY in Regenerated Leather
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
FANNY is a set of round design boxes from the LIMAC Design Home Collection, complete with a removable cotton bag. These practical storage compartments are ideal for storing what you...
Leather
Refined regenerated leather storage baskets MARTINA - 3 boxes set
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The refined leather storage baskets MARTINA is a set of round leather containers from the LIMAC Design Casa Collection, completed with a remova...
Leather
IOLE Set of Three Bi-Color Regenerated Leather Baskets by Limac Design
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The set of elegant IOLE bi-color leather baskets is the new proposal by LIMAC Design®. This trio of containers with a minimal and modern style lends itself to multiple uses in your ...
Leather
DALIA Leather Valet Tray by Limac Design, Modern - Diameter 25 cm
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
DALIA is a leather Valet Tray Storage design from the LIMAC Design® Class line, made in prestigious cuoietto. Made with the collaboration of Italian...
Leather
Elegant Leather Storage Box Set AMOS - Modern Style - 3pcs
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The set of elegant storage boxes in leather AMOS is the new proposal by LIMAC Design®. This trio of containers with a minimal and modern style lends itself to multiple uses in your ...
Leather
DALIA Leather Valet Tray by Limac Design, Modern - Diameter 18 cm
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
DALIA is a leather Valet Tray Storage design from the LIMAC Design® Class line, made in prestigious cuoietto. Made with the collaboration of Italian...
Leather
Modern Small Containers Set FEDERICA in Regenerated Leather
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
FEDERICA is the small containers set by LIMAC Design. These small design containers have multiple uses: they can contain stationery, but they are also useful pocket emptier, ornament...
Leather
Set of practical boxes in Regenerated Leather SONIA - 3 boxes set
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The set of practical boxes in leather SONIA is a set of rectangular leather containers from the LIMAC Design Casa Collection, complete with a detachable cotton bag. These handy stor...
Leather
Set of 3 round design boxes FANNY - with Cotton Bag
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
FANNY is a set of round design boxes from the LIMAC Design Home Collection, complete with a removable cotton bag. These practical storage compartments are ideal for storing what you...
Leather, Cotton
Leather Paper Roll Holder ARCHA by Limac Design, Modern Style
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
ARCHA is the toilet paper roll holder in regenerated leather by LIMAC Design. This small round container complete with lid, with a minimal design, was created to give a touch of part...
Leather
Handcrafted Brass Box with Wheat Relief Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a handcrafted brass box featuring a beautifully embossed wheat motif on the lid. The relief design depicts two wheat stalks with gracefully curved leaves, symbolizing growth ...
Metal
Etched Metal Box With Nude Line Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Etched line drawing of a nude figure on its smooth, polished metal surface. The delicate engraving captures the elegance of the human form with graceful, fluid lines—an homage to cla...
Chrome
Vintage Italian Round Box 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unearth the charm of a Vintage Italian Round Box from the 1980s. Crafted with exquisite Italian finesse, this elegant piece embodies the allure of a bygone era. Its rounded silhouett...
Metal
Brass and Silver Embossed Box with Bird Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage brass box featuring a raised silver medallion depicting a detailed bird and floral motif. The contrast between the warm golden brass and cool silver relief adds sophi...
Brass
Heart table box Yellow enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Heart-shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche above and below. Contemporary modern style. Dimensions cm. 9 x 9.5 cm high. 3.Weight gr....
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Italian Vintage Brass & Steel Lidded Box, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking mid-century modern rectangular box crafted from polished brass and steel, featuring a hinged lid with a curved handle. The clean, geometric form is enhanced by the contrast ...
Metal
Waste Bin in White Shagreen Detail by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The White Shagreen Detail Waste Bin by R&Y Augousti is a masterful blend of elegance and functionality, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Encased in luxurious white shagre...
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
$1,834 / item
Large Caribe Chic Basket 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Caribe chic basket 1 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled pla...
Steel
Large Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Ancient Captial Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990s. The hand-blown glass box is substantial in size and weight. It features a hexago...
Silver
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Chrome Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in Murano, Italy. Available in both large and giant sizes, this box exudes sophistication ...
Chrome
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in in Crystal with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and function...
Chrome
Contemporary Rectangular Woven Faux Bone Box, USA, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary faux bone woven design rectangular lidded box
Bone
Ferdinando Loffredo Black & White Geometric Ceramic Catchall Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking vintage Italian ceramic catchall dish designed by Ferdinando Loffredo, featuring a bold geometric diamond-form design in contrasting black and white glazed ceramic. The scul...
Ceramic
$1,274 / item
Log Jar with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Log Jar, an usual object from the Forest collection, has intricate brass and resin inlay to resemble a log of wood, with a cute boney lid. For his debut creations, Marcantonio int...
Brass