Boîte Corniforme II by Joris Grelet
By Joris Grelet
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic. Abstract form ceramic box with lid. Artist signed on the underside.
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Boîte Corniforme II by Joris Grelet
By Joris Grelet
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic. Abstract form ceramic box with lid. Artist signed on the underside.
Ceramic
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...
Chrome
$125 / item
Matheson Standard Tote by Zach Matheson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Matheson Standard Tote, designed and produced by Zach Matheson in Washington State, USA in 2024. The design is comprised of recycled post-industrial mesh, Washington and Or...
Leather, Cord
1970s Italian Bamboo Handle Box in Metal and Plexiglass
Located in Milan, IT
A Beautiful 1970s Faux Bamboo handle box in Nickeld Brass and Plexiglass. A Gem from the 1970s Bling Disco period.
Nickel
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
Set of Twelve Red Shagreen Napkin Rings by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian red shagreen and stainless steel napkin rings with matching red leather boxes designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Each ring has diameter 1.5 inches and wi...
Stainless Steel
Blackbuck Round Trinket Box in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Blackbuck Round Trinket Box in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal In "The Book of Dreams”, the 17th century Indian manuscript, a ...
Brass
Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant rectangular box showcases a striking geometric design created from alternating strips of dark horn and shimmering mother-of-pearl inlay. The pattern forms a mesmerizing ...
Mother-of-Pearl
Faux Bone Intarsia Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary faux bone woven design rectangular box
Bone
$2,239Sale Price|20% Off
Judith Leiber Millennium Minaudiere, Clutch and/or Purse
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Judith Leiber minaudiere, clutch and/or purse. It depicts a small rectangular metal box wrapped with an ocean blue palette, green, yellow, brown and beige color paper illus...
Crystal, Metal
grey and brown stoneware woodfiring ceramic boxe by B. Chassang unique piece
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Unique handamde ceramic Grey and brown stoneware woodfiring decorative ceramic boxe by Brigitte Chassang Realised in 2025 Original perfect condition Signed h...
Ceramic
Hand-Carved Tafi Medium Onyx Oval Box by AIREDELSUR, Modern Design
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Tafi oval box, it is made entirely by hand in alpaca metal and onyx stone. It comes in three different sizes and you can choose between four different onyx stone colors: black, white/cream, blue or bordeaux Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kind. All natural stones may vary in color. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...
Stone, Onyx
Asprey Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Compact, circa 1960
By Asprey International Limited
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant compact poudrier by Asprey in sterling silver and rose gold. Exquisite craftsmanship, finished on all sides. Weighs 125 grams.
Sterling Silver
$148Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Umbrella Stand in Briar and Gilded Finish - 1990s
Located in Manzano, IT
An elegant umbrella stand with a refined and timeless design, made in the 1990s. The frame features briarwood panels with warm, natural grain, framed by gold-colored aluminum profile...
Aluminum
Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Rare Hagoromo Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brilliant Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990s. The hand-blown green glass box featur...
Silver
Rivoli Black Tissue Box Small in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Rivoli Black Tissue Box Small in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into archi...
Brass
SPODE - Covered Bon Bon Dish - Limited Edition #24/250 - Original Box - C. 1979
By Spode
Located in Chatham, ON
SPODE - PRESENTATION LIMITED EDITION #24/250 - Vintage gilt decorated bone china bon-bon dish with lid - stamped on the base - original retail presentation box - original Spode numbe...
Gold Leaf
Large Murano Gold & Amethyst Sommerso Square Box
Located in Westport, CT
A splendid and timeless one of a kind Murano handcrafted large square-shaped clear blown glass box with sommerso floating gold infused deep amethyst pink orb center, customized sizin...
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Smoked Rose with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in smoked rose is a sophisticated, one-of-a-kind piece that effortlessly blends timeless Venetian craftsmanship with modern design elegance...
Gold
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Murine Detailing
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...
Murano Glass
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
Contemporary American Modern Seashell Music Box / Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern music box / jewelry box with an exterior finished in beige and pink speckled seashells, which opens along a hinged edge to a red velvet interior, with a ...
Coral
Italian Brass-Inlaid Wood Box, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural Italian decorative box crafted from richly grained wood and accented with hand-applied brass inlay forming a bold geometric motif across the lid. The warm tones of the w...
Wood
Gorham American Modern Sterling Silver Box
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver box. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1940. Rectangular with straight sides and spread and stepped base. Cover hinged with gently curved top and wraparound ove...
Sterling Silver
Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions : 3.1 x 3.1 x 3.9 " 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.2" The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a...
Stone, Onyx
Set/5 Ceramic Pots, White & Grey, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Graham pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displ...
Ceramic
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
Woven Rattan and Chrome Inlay Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sophisticated mid-century rectangular box features a beautifully woven rattan surface accented with bold diagonal chrome inlays, creating a striking balance between natural text...
Chrome
Fornasetti Wooden and Metal Box Champagne Black/White Hand Painted
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, the boxes turn an everyday action into an aesthetic experience. The Fornasetti boxes are a whimsical place to keep your most precious items. This ...
Metal
Saffron Tissue Box Black Small in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Tissue Box Black Small in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancie...
Brass
Set/2 Pots, Ceramic Pots, Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chaucer Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displayed together and enrich your room decor. Each piece has its own elegant silhouette in mint-green glazed ceramic with gloss finish plus hand turned beech wood base and lid lacquered in bronze gold-powder. Set of 2 Ceramic Pots Chaucer...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Contemporary Iridescent Pearl Crystal Bowl, Brass and Gold 24 Kt by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of covered bowls by Ghirò Studio. This covered bowl is one of a kind. The material used and the artisanal and artistic workmanship make it unrepeatable. In fact, two...
Gold, Brass
Vintage Tortoiseshell Inlay Wooden Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage rectangular wooden box featuring a striking tortoiseshell-patterned inlay framed in dark wood. The rich amber, cream, and deep brown tones create a bold, organic de...
Wood
Black and Ivory Striped Bone Inlay Box, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and elegant rectangular box, this piece is crafted with a striking black and ivory bone inlay in a bold geometric pattern. Its elongated form makes it perfect for holding jew...
Boxwood
Vintage Red Onyx Stone Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular vintage jewelry or trinket box crafted from richly colored red onyx stone, known for its deep crimson tones, intricate veining, and natural variations of amber and cream....
Marble
Tommaso Barbi Ceramic Lidded Box with Red Marbleized Glaze and Gold Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant lidded box by Tomaso Barbi showcases his signature blend of sculptural form and refined decorative detail. The square box is crafted in ceramic, finished with a striking...
Ceramic
Saffron Round Container Dark Blue in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Round Container Dark Blue in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. An...
Brass
Gucci Ceramic Catchall with Gilt Box, Italy 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and refined, this ceramic catchall by Gucci dates to the 1980s and reflects the brand’s iconic blend of luxury and functionality. The deep green glaze is accentuated by the c...
Ceramic
Continental Silver Filigree Decorative Flower Box
Located in London, GB
A continental silver filigree decorative flower box Continental, Early 20th Century 10cm high x 11cm wide x 7cm deep. This delicate and charming piece,...
Silver
Antique German Silver Playing Card Box
Located in New York, NY
German 835 silver playing card box, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with chamfered tab; top flat with two glazed windows face...
Silver
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black 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
Vintage Italian, Rectangular Cream Bone Inlay Box 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant rectangular box features a refined patchwork of hand-laid cream bone inlay, creating a subtle yet luxurious texture. The smooth, polished finish highlights the natural v...
Driftwood
$1,657
Cloutier brother box
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Charmante boîte par les frères Cloutier, signées.
Ceramic
grey and brown stoneware woodfiring ceramic boxe by B. Chassang unique piece
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Unique handamde ceramic Grey and brown stoneware woodfiring decorative ceramic boxe by Brigitte Chassang Realised in 2025 Original perfect condition Signed h...
Ceramic
$725 / item
White Bone And Brass Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
Handmade decorative keepsake, desk box clad in white bone and brass inlay pinstripes.
Brass
Waste Bin in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Black Shagreen Waste Bin with Wood Interior by R&Y Augousti is a stunning blend of luxurious craftsmanship and functionality. Its exterior, crafted from hand-selected black s...
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
Ceramic Box by Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore, Italy, 1970s
By Nanni Valentini, Arcore Ceramica 1
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic box by Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore.
Ceramic
Brass Lidded Box, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant mid-century Italian brass box with matching lid, defined by its softly rounded profile and warm golden patina. The clean, minimal silhouette reflects refined modernist taste,...
Brass
Decorative Box with Black Velvet Interior, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian decorative box from the 1970s, handcrafted with a refined bone inlay exterior arranged in a subtle brick-pattern composition. The warm natural tones and delicate vari...
Wood
Vintage Italian Brass Hinged Box with Curved Cover, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage Italian box in polished brass, dating to the 1970s. The piece features a sculptural curved lid and a clean, architectural silhouette, opening on a rear hinge to revea...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Wood and Mirrored Box with Brass Knob, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian decorative box from the 1960s, crafted with a solid wood structure and a refined mirrored lid. The top features a central sculptural brass knob with a concentric spir...
Mirror, Wood
Minimalist Italian Stainless Steel Box, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A clean-lined Italian stainless steel box from the 1970s, designed with a gently curved silhouette and polished surface. The hinged construction opens to reveal a simple interior sui...
Metal
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
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Luxury Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Italian decorative box featuring a brass frame and lid inlaid with sculptural carved bone panels arranged in a dynamic, diagonal pattern. The warm natural tones of the inl...
Wood
Beveled Mirror Box with Black Velvet Lining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A generously sized box mirrored on all sides, accented by a delicate bevel. Lined in black velvet, it is both functional and decorative—ideal for storing jewelry on a dresser, organ...
Velvet, Mirror
Round Brass Box by Esa Fedrigolli for SpiraleArte, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural round storage box designed by Esa Fedrigolli for SpiraleArte, crafted in Italy in the 1970s. The piece features a clad lid bordered by a warm brass frame and topped with a...
Brass
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
Mid-Century Brass and Nickel Silver Relief Box with Wheat Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Box features a finely crafted relief of wheat stalks rendered in brass and nickel silver. The design captures the timeless symbolism of growth and prosperity, beautifully expressed t...
Metal
Continental Miniature Silver Filigree Decorative Box
Located in London, GB
Crafted with superb skill in silver filigree, this beautiful and delicate box is most likely continental-made, dating from the early 20th century. Its exact origin is unclear, and it...
Silver