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Modern Decorative Boxes

MODERN STYLE

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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.

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Neon Green Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle
Neon Green Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle

Neon Green Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Christmas is a season of joy and, for us that means color! Celebrate the season with this colorful, fun and modern Christmas Tree sculptures, and give a new twist to the traditional Christmas color palette. This sculptures will look merry and bright in shelves, fireplace mantle, or even to decorate you kids bedroom...

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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic

Porteño Medium Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Box
Porteño Medium Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Box

Porteño Medium Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxes, trays and flower vases have a ...

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Novelty Solid Silver Box by Theo Fennell - 1986
Novelty Solid Silver Box by Theo Fennell - 1986

Novelty Solid Silver Box by Theo Fennell - 1986

By Theo Fennell Jewelers

Located in Bath, GB

A highly collectable heavy, solid sterling silver box signed on the underside by the famed London silversmith and Jeweller, Theo Fennel. The box is hand crafted in the form of a tru...

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1990s British Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box, Circa 1980s
Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box, Circa 1980s

Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box, Circa 1980s

By Fabienne Jouvin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box Designed by artesian Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Made in China, 1980s This stunning Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonné 'Ouzbek' Box, crafted in t...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Neon Pink Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle
Neon Pink Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle

Neon Pink Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Christmas is a season of joy and, for us that means color! Celebrate the season with this colorful, fun and modern Christmas Tree sculptures, and give a new twist to the traditional Christmas color palette. This sculptures will look merry and bright in shelves, fireplace mantle, centerpiece on your table or even to decorate you kids bedroom...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box with 24 Karat Gold Flecks and Brass Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box with 24 Karat Gold Flecks and Brass Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box with 24 Karat Gold Flecks and Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This stunning and angular square shaped, hand-blown Murano glass box is a treasure to behold. Handcrafted on the historic island of Murano, this box exemplifies the artistry and skil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald w/ Brass Fittings
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald w/ Brass Fittings

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald w/ Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully colored and elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald W/Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features an octagonal ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Cigarette Case Silver 925 Absolute Striped Salimbeni
Cigarette Case Silver 925 Absolute Striped Salimbeni

Cigarette Case Silver 925 Absolute Striped Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Cigarette case silver 925 , striped and oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver. Opening button and spring opening . Early 20th century Art Deco style. ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jewelry or Storage Boxes, Set of 2
Jewelry or Storage Boxes, Set of 2

Jewelry or Storage Boxes, Set of 2

Located in New York, NY

A set of two (2) white/cream hue resin laminate over wood jewelry or storage boxes. A matching/coordinating set of boxes convenient for holding jewelry (as ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Italian Onyx and Brass Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining, 1960
Italian Onyx and Brass Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining, 1960

Italian Onyx and Brass Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining, 1960

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage jewelry box, crafted from smooth polished onyx, exudes timeless elegance. The natural stone features delicate, earthy veining, complemented by a refined brass trim that ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Multi Compartment Brass Box
Multi Compartment Brass Box

Multi Compartment Brass Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined mid-century Italian brass gentleman’s travel case, designed with a clean rectangular silhouette and warm patinated finish. The interior reveals a thoughtfully organized lay...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case, 8 Section Sterling Silver Natural
Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case, 8 Section Sterling Silver Natural

Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case, 8 Section Sterling Silver Natural

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case, octagonal section, in 925/1000 sterling silver. Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case has a spring-loaded button and opening Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette C...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Michael Elkan Live Edge Burl Box
Michael Elkan Live Edge Burl Box

Michael Elkan Live Edge Burl Box

By Michael Elkan

Located in New York, NY

Studio craft raw edge burl box with hinged lid, which conceals 2 compartments. Signed Michael Elkan.

Category

20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry Ceramics, Functional Art
Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry Ceramics, Functional Art

Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry Ceramics, Functional Art

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 2”x 3” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...

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2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box

Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

These modern copper straws are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon. This unique and bespoke copper straw set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail bar...

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2010s South African Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Quartz, Copper, Brass

Eclipse Box by Greg Natale
Eclipse Box by Greg Natale

Eclipse Box by Greg Natale

By Greg Natale

Located in Sydney,, NSW

The unique Solar collection conjures the spirit of the mystical universe. Natale’s solar candles encompass mysticism and pairs it with clean architectural lines in an evocative and e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Onyx Stone Trinket or Jewelry Box
Vintage Onyx Stone Trinket or Jewelry Box

Vintage Onyx Stone Trinket or Jewelry Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a rectangular vintage trinket box made from polished green onyx stone, featuring natural banding and soft earthy hues of green, beige, and honey tones. The box has a smooth, ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Rectangular Pink Marble Box
Rectangular Pink Marble Box

Rectangular Pink Marble Box

Located in Queens, NY

Rectangular marble box with lift-off cover

Category

20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Modern, Galata Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box
Contemporary Modern, Galata Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box

Contemporary Modern, Galata Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Istanbul is a wooden box collection inspired by some of towns most iconic buildings: Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia and Bebek Mosque. Each item takes its name from these structures. The ...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chestnut

2011 Dr. Lakra Wood Tequila Reserva De La Familia Box
2011 Dr. Lakra Wood Tequila Reserva De La Familia Box

2011 Dr. Lakra Wood Tequila Reserva De La Familia Box

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Awesome wood tequila box featuring Dr. Lakra art on every surface. Made to hold Jose Cuervo Tequila Reserva De La Familia, 2011. Very limited edition. Bo...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Trudi Battershall Modern Ceramic Decorative Box with Crackle-Glaze
Trudi Battershall Modern Ceramic Decorative Box with Crackle-Glaze

Trudi Battershall Modern Ceramic Decorative Box with Crackle-Glaze

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Trudi Battershall Ceramic box. Crackle-glaze earthenware. In very nice shape, signed to bottom. The artist did a series of boxes that share the look of this one, sometimes boxes t...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Commerce Inn
Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Commerce Inn

Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Commerce Inn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Mini Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 2”x 3” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with matc...

Category

2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Set of Two Travertine Marble & Resin Stack Sphere Sculptures by Paola Valle
Set of Two Travertine Marble & Resin Stack Sphere Sculptures by Paola Valle

Set of Two Travertine Marble & Resin Stack Sphere Sculptures by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Our stack sphere sculptures can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, bookshelf, console etc. Their warm hue and curved lines add the right amount of visual interest without overwhelming additional decor. The mix of marble and resin make an incredible combo, a mix that is modern, fun and harmonious. You can place the small sphere on top of the big one or you can separate them and create a new piece. They are sold by set of two in different sizes. Material: travertine marble and traslucid brown with marbled brown resin Measurements: Small: Travertine sphere...

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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Travertine

Exotic Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawer Units from Costantini, Baccello
Exotic Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawer Units from Costantini, Baccello

Exotic Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawer Units from Costantini, Baccello

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Each one of these units is identical in shape but highlights the natural variations of the Argentine Rosewood from which they are made. Combine them to make a functional storage unit...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hand Blown Octagonal Murano Glass Box in Smoked Garnet
Hand Blown Octagonal Murano Glass Box in Smoked Garnet

Hand Blown Octagonal Murano Glass Box in Smoked Garnet

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Leather Soft Rectangular Tissue Box Handmade in Italy
21st Century Leather Soft Rectangular Tissue Box Handmade in Italy

21st Century Leather Soft Rectangular Tissue Box Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Just perfect. A must have for your living, for your bedroom, for your bathroom, for your office. A soft rectangular tissue box in calf leather that comes in a wide range of colors...

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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Lidded Oval Box with a distinct black and white bone inlay geometric pattern
Lidded Oval Box with a distinct black and white bone inlay geometric pattern

Lidded Oval Box with a distinct black and white bone inlay geometric pattern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful black and white geometric pattern made of bone. The geometric pattern is intricately placed. The box would be a complement to any table - side table, cocktail table or ...

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20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings captures the allure of old-world Venetian artistry reimagined through a lens of bold, contemporary refinement. Rich eme...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern, Bebek Chestnut Wood Single-Compartment Box
Contemporary Modern, Bebek Chestnut Wood Single-Compartment Box

Contemporary Modern, Bebek Chestnut Wood Single-Compartment Box

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Istanbul is a wooden box collection inspired by some of towns most iconic buildings: Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia and Bebek Mosque. Each item takes its name from these structures. The ...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chestnut

Bone, Horn Patchwork Box
Bone, Horn Patchwork Box

Bone, Horn Patchwork Box

Located in New York, NY

Decorative keepsake, jewelry box clad in geometric horn and bone tiles, some with hand engraving, lined in wood. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Horn, Wood

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Brass Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Brass Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Brass 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Brass Inlay Blue Dyed Bone Box
Brass Inlay Blue Dyed Bone Box

Brass Inlay Blue Dyed Bone Box

Located in New York, NY

Handd dyed bone blue keepsake box with 3 brass inlay stripes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Three Trinket Boxes Mod Geometric Design
Handcrafted Three Trinket Boxes Mod Geometric Design

Handcrafted Three Trinket Boxes Mod Geometric Design

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a modern set of three (3) geometric design trinket boxes. Handcrafted wood. Unmarked. Country and designer information not available. Clan modern decorative d...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

American Modern Shell Box
American Modern Shell Box

American Modern Shell Box

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary rectangular Box with sea shell veneer

Category

20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Vintage Umbrella Stand in Briar and Gilded Finish - 1990s
Vintage Umbrella Stand in Briar and Gilded Finish - 1990s

Vintage Umbrella Stand in Briar and Gilded Finish - 1990s

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage Umbrella Stand in Burl and Gilded Finish - 1990s An elegant umbrella stand with a refined and timeless design, made in the 1990s. The frame features briarwood panels with wa...

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18th Century and Earlier European Antique Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Square box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè also on the sides. In the center, a beautiful hand painted tempera miniature on a vegetable ivory plate depicting the portrait of a 19th century lady, signed by the painter Anna Maria Manfriani. Dimensions cm. 12 x 12 x 2.5. Weight gr. 618. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1976 and manufactured in Florence in some specimens with various subjects and different colors, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni Company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous enamelled firings at about 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Black Shagreen Tissue Box by R&Y Augousti is a sublime expression of modern elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Encased in luxurious shagreen, its textured finish exudes r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Vintage Woven Leather And Wood Hinged Box Rattan Style Design Monumental 1970's
Vintage Woven Leather And Wood Hinged Box Rattan Style Design Monumental 1970's

Vintage Woven Leather And Wood Hinged Box Rattan Style Design Monumental 1970's

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage very large and monumental hinged box with a patinaed brass lever is woven leather and wood in a rich golden color. This does resemble rattan. The hinges nor the brass op...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings is a radiant celebration of color, craftsmanship, and Italian elegance. Meticulously hand-blown in Murano, this striking piece showc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box
Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box

Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Danish modern enameled abstract teak table box We are pleased to offer a Danish modern enameled abstract teak table box, this rectangular piece combines functionality and artistic e...

Category

20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This hand-blown Murano box in deep tobacco glass embodies a quiet opulence, crafted with sculptural precision and timeless sophistication. The octagonal silhouette is both striking a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite octagonal box is a celebration of bold geometry and artisanal finesse, rendered in hand-blown glass in a rich Tobacco hue. The clear-cut architectural silhouette frame...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Brass Fittings
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Brass Fittings

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. Handcrafted on the historic Venetian island of Murano, this oversized box comma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass-Banded Wood Box, 1970s
Italian Brass-Banded Wood Box, 1970s

Italian Brass-Banded Wood Box, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A distinctive Italian decorative box crafted from richly grained wood and accented with hand-applied vertical brass bands across the lid, creating a rhythmic, architectural compositi...

Category

1970s Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Modern, Aya Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box
Contemporary Modern, Aya Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box

Contemporary Modern, Aya Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Istanbul is a wooden box collection inspired by some of towns most iconic buildings: Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia and Bebek Mosque. Each item takes its name from these structures. The ...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chestnut

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Aqua Blue with Silver Flecks and Chrome Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Aqua Blue with Silver Flecks and Chrome Fittings

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome, Silver Leaf

Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

An object of striking allure, this monumental Murano glass box radiates refinement through its sculptural geometry and richly saturated emerald hue. The clarity of the hand-blown cry...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"David" is a leather box, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, made of genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be chosen from the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

French Modern Specimen Hardwood Carved Conch Shell Motif Box
French Modern Specimen Hardwood Carved Conch Shell Motif Box

French Modern Specimen Hardwood Carved Conch Shell Motif Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Modern Specimen Hardwood Carved Conch Shell Motif Box France, Later 20th Century Realistically carved and modeled of book-matched hardwood as...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Table Box Enamel two-tone ruby red and emerald green Salimbeni.
Table Box Enamel two-tone ruby red and emerald green Salimbeni.

Table Box Enamel two-tone ruby red and emerald green Salimbeni.

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular table box in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent fired enamel stripes on guilloche, two-tone ruby red and emerald green, in a modern contemporary style....

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Giant Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Bubbles and Brass Fittings
Giant Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Bubbles and Brass Fittings

Giant Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Bubbles and Brass 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Striped Horn Inlay Decorative Box
Vintage Striped Horn Inlay Decorative Box

Vintage Striped Horn Inlay Decorative Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant rectangular decorative box features a striking striped pattern crafted from natural horn inlays, showcasing rich variations in tone from amber and honey to deep espresso...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Lune Box by Greg Natale
Lune Box by Greg Natale

Lune Box by Greg Natale

By Greg Natale

Located in Sydney,, NSW

The unique Solar collection conjures the spirit of the mystical universe. Natale’s solar candles encompass mysticism and pairs it with clean architectural lines in an evocative and e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Painted Dome Top Wood and Brass Decorative Chest
Hand-Painted Dome Top Wood and Brass Decorative Chest

Hand-Painted Dome Top Wood and Brass Decorative Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A fancy highly decorative, hand painted wooden box in good vintage condition. Heavy solid brass hardware. Meadures 19.5" in width, 10.25" in depth and 14" in height.

Category

Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Chrome Fittings
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Chrome Fittings

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Chrome Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. Handcrafted on the historic Venetian Island of Murano, this oversized box comma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

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