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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Egidio Broggi, Italy Silver Plate and Gold Plate Swirled Box, circa 1980
Egidio Broggi, Italy Silver Plate and Gold Plate Swirled Box, circa 1980

Egidio Broggi, Italy Silver Plate and Gold Plate Swirled Box, circa 1980

By Egidio Broggi

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a fantastic silver plate decorative box created by Italian designer Egidio Broggi, Milano. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1980. This impressive box features an ove...

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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Macassar Wood Hand-Carved Horse Head Tall Box
Macassar Wood Hand-Carved Horse Head Tall Box

Macassar Wood Hand-Carved Horse Head Tall Box

By Bois & Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This strikingly tall decorative lidded box is a testament to artisanal craftsmanship, crowned with a masterfully carved horse head that serves as both handle and sculptural focal poi...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Macassar

Saffron Trinket Box Ecru in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Saffron Trinket Box Ecru in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

Saffron Trinket Box Ecru in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Saffron Trinket Box Ecru in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Rom...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Saffron Round Container Ecru in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Saffron Round Container Ecru in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

Saffron Round Container Ecru in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Saffron Round Container Ecru in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rivoli Black Tissue Box Large in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Rivoli Black Tissue Box Large in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

Rivoli Black Tissue Box Large in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Rivoli Black Tissue Box Large 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved Rectangular Tronador Black Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR
Hand-Carved Rectangular Tronador Black Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR

Hand-Carved Rectangular Tronador Black Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

As a symbol deeply rooted in African culture, the tiger holds a special significance. While tigers are not native to Africa, they often symbolize strength, courage, and resilience qu...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Cartier Decorative Box Display Stand, Metal, Modern Design, France
Cartier Decorative Box Display Stand, Metal, Modern Design, France

Cartier Decorative Box Display Stand, Metal, Modern Design, France

By Cartier

Located in London, England

Découvrez le raffinement du présentoir Cartier, idéal pour mettre en valeur vos bijoux ou montres avec une touche d'élégance. Ce présentoir chic comporte une base blanche immaculée e...

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2010s Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1970s Heavy Brass Turtle Box
1970s Heavy Brass Turtle Box

1970s Heavy Brass Turtle Box

Located in Stamford, CT

1970s heavy brass turtle box. Oval shaped brass box with hinge closure and raised brass turtle figurine. No makers mark or signature.

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1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design

Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Mark small box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a de...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Christofle K&T Silver-Plate 3 Tier Cantilever Box Desk Accessory 90's French
Christofle K&T Silver-Plate 3 Tier Cantilever Box Desk Accessory 90's French

Christofle K&T Silver-Plate 3 Tier Cantilever Box Desk Accessory 90's French

By Christofle, Adam Tihany

Located in North Miami, FL

This fabulous signed Christofle 3-tiered silver-plate box, desk accessory, cocktail table addition and or barware, serving piece cantilevers out. It was designed by KT Studio in 1998...

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1990s French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Saffron Tissue Box White Large in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Saffron Tissue Box White Large in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

Saffron Tissue Box White Large in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Saffron Tissue Box White Large in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancien...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1980s Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass and Vienna Straw Luxury Box by Dior Home
1980s Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass and Vienna Straw Luxury Box by Dior Home

1980s Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass and Vienna Straw Luxury Box by Dior Home

By Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exquisite, authentic vintage Dior Home luxury box from the 1980s is a stunning example of Mid-Century Modern design. It features a classic, rectangular structure crafted from Pl...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wicker, Lucite

Grand Malachite Stone Box With Brass Banding, *8.5" Round
Grand Malachite Stone Box With Brass Banding, *8.5" Round

Grand Malachite Stone Box With Brass Banding, *8.5" Round

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a stunning Grand Malachite Stone Box With Brass Banding, This is quite a large box as it is 8.5" across and is 2" high. The inside is as found witch tells me the it could b...

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1950s Unknown Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design

Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Aretha box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a d...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Sunchos Paper Bin by Pauline Deltour
Sunchos Paper Bin by Pauline Deltour

Sunchos Paper Bin by Pauline Deltour

Located in Geneve, CH

Sunchos paper bin by Pauline Deltour Materials: 100% recycled Polypropylene Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 30 cm Available in colors: salmon/ lilac/ turquoise, black/ white, orange/...

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2010s German Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Rectangular Brown Shagreen Box
Rectangular Brown Shagreen Box

Rectangular Brown Shagreen Box

Located in Queens, NY

Rectangular brown shagreen wood box with a black trim and a lift-off cover

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20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Box by Sarah Jones - Teddy Bear
Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Box by Sarah Jones - Teddy Bear

Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Box by Sarah Jones - Teddy Bear

By Sarah Jones Silver 1

Located in Bath, GB

A highly collectable piece of modernist silver, this adorable small is topped with a teddy bear finial. Of course, being hand-made by the well renowned modern silversmith, Sarah Jones, it is lovely quality and the box is heavy made of a heavy gauge of silver. The underside is fully hallmarked for London 1988 together with the maker's mark. This superb heirloom quality box would make a fabulous box for the tooth fairy. It measures 1.89" tall or 4.8cms / 1.18" in diameter or 3 cms and weighs 48 Grams / 1.54 Troy Ounces. Excellent vintage condition. SARAH JONES studied history of medieval art at the University of East Anglia before working for the Greater London Arts Association. In the early 1970's they sent her to interview the ecclesiastical silversmith Michael Murray for their magazine, and he insisted that she make something, a ring, which she sold for £12. This inspired her to take part time training with him before renting a workshop next door in Clerkenwell. Camden Lock Market opened in 1974 and she had a stall there for 8 years, and also exhibited at Goldsmiths' Fair in 1975. In 1979 the Queen, who has the world's largest collection of Faberge flowers...

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1980s British Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box

Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Stamford, CT

1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark gray tessellated stone accents. Wood lined box. No ma...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Round Beige Tessellated Box

Round Beige Tessellated Box

Located in Queens, NY

Round patterned bone tessellated box with lift-off cover.

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20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Mappin & Webb English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1965
Mappin & Webb English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1965

Mappin & Webb English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1965

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Mappin & Webb in Birmingham in 1965. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with flat top and scalloped tab. Interior cedar-lined and...

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1960s British Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1940-1950. Perfect original conditions. H : 7.9 x 6.7 inches. - A student of LACHENAL, Jean M...

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20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Stella Box Nero & Arabescato By Greg Natale
Stella Box Nero & Arabescato By Greg Natale

Stella Box Nero & Arabescato By Greg Natale

By Greg Natale

Located in Sydney,, NSW

With a celestial silhouette, the Stella Box evokes the textures and terrains of lunar landscapes in contour and materiality. Carved from marble with a sculptural handle, the Stella B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

LINES Incense Box or Ashtray by Reda Amalou Design
LINES Incense Box or Ashtray by Reda Amalou Design

LINES Incense Box or Ashtray by Reda Amalou Design

By REDA AMALOU DESIGN

Located in Paris, FR

This patinated bronze ashtray draws its originality from the lines of its removable lid. Those random lines, which combines simplicity and originality, is a pattern developed in vari...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Wood and Mirrored Box with Brass Knob, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Wood and Mirrored Box with Brass Knob, 1960s

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...

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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Minimalist Italian Stainless Steel Box, 1970s
Minimalist Italian Stainless Steel Box, 1970s

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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Italian Polished Brass Lidded Box, 1970s
Italian Polished Brass Lidded Box, 1970s

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 ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Mid-Century Luxury Box
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Luxury Box

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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Jewelry Box Handmade Black Wood and Engraved Glass by Ghirò Studio
Contemporary Jewelry Box Handmade Black Wood and Engraved Glass by Ghirò Studio

Contemporary Jewelry Box Handmade Black Wood and Engraved Glass by Ghirò Studio

By Ghirò Studio

Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano

2022 Collection of Jewelry boxes by Ghirò Studio. This box is perfect synthesis of timeless style, innovative design and Italian craftsmanship excellence. This box is entirely in wood with a matte black finish. The lid is embellished with carefully crafted glass with the utmost precision. The crystal has an amber color finish rich in gold reflections that highlight the various hand-made engravings...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Tronador Large Mini Box, Brown Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Tronador Large Mini Box, Brown Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Tronador Large Mini Box, Brown Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Smart & Modern American Sterling Silver Desk Box by Tiffany
Smart & Modern American Sterling Silver Desk Box by Tiffany

Smart & Modern American Sterling Silver Desk Box by Tiffany

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Smart and Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with slight overhang. Stylish Midcentury design. Box i...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set Tronador  Large Mini Boxes,  Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Set Tronador  Large Mini Boxes,  Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Set Tronador Large Mini Boxes, Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Cream 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...

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box is lined with a black felt and has a removable lid. The box rests on sterling silver ball and claw feet as well as the entirety of the box is framed with a sterling silver border. History and craftsmanship for nearly four decades Maitland-Smith has been in the business of creating exquisite and unique decorative accessories, lighting and accent furniture and elegant mirrors from our La Barge Collection. Founded by a London antiques dealer with the eye of a connoisseur, Maitland-Smith has carried on the tradition of creating stunning accents for the home of the highest quality. From the beginning, our many workrooms have been artisan based and employ time-honored techniques developed before the machine age. Many of these skills date back to the world’s earliest civilizations, and are associated with Fine quality furniture and decorative arts. Maitland-Smith is well-known for many handcrafted specialties, including hand carved tropical mahogany, handcut and inlaid exotic wood veneers, lost wax cast metal mounts and decorative objects, as well as, traditional vegetable tanned and hand-tooled leather. Other areas of expertise include finely executed porcelains, sophisticated finishing techniques, and detailed hand painting. Maitland Smith draws inspiration from great works from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and in collaboration with design partners Tony Duquette Studios and its president, Hutton Wilkinson and also Celerie Kemble, Donald Bustraan...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

Rino Pirovano for Rexite, Italy. 900 Multiplor. Container in red plastic
Rino Pirovano for Rexite, Italy. 900 Multiplor. Container in red plastic

Rino Pirovano for Rexite, Italy. 900 Multiplor. Container in red plastic

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rino Pirovano for Rexite, Italy. 900 Multiplor. Container in red plastic with four compartments. 1970s/80s. Designed in 1977. In very good condition, lid with two interior chips. Mar...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Bronze Two Part Sculptural Italian Box By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Vintage Bronze Two Part Sculptural Italian Box By Arnaldo Pomodoro

Vintage Bronze Two Part Sculptural Italian Box By Arnaldo Pomodoro

By Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in North Miami, FL

This sculptural hallmarked fantastic signed Italian vintage bronze 2-part box is by Arnaldo Pomodoro. It has abstract raised forms on top giving both an organic and artistic textural elements. There were 4 different boxes ever done. Pomodoro is a very noted sculptor. The Pomodoro brothers were jewelers before they were sculptors as finely eminent in their work. This is a heavy box of art, sculpture and beauty. It is rectangular and is signed Pomodoro Il Sestante. This is beyond fabulous. It is our favorite special box in our collection. We have had it polished many many years ago so it has some patina on it now. A piece de resistance no doubt. These boxes are hard to come by now and are very collected. It is from the 1970s. This makes a very special desk accessory bronze...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings XL
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings XL

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings XL

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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

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2010s Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Gabriella Crespi Small Brass Container Box, Italy 1970s
Gabriella Crespi Small Brass Container Box, Italy 1970s

Gabriella Crespi Small Brass Container Box, Italy 1970s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Milan, IT

Gabriella Crespi Small Brass Container Box. Italy 1970s Carries the Initials E.L. Signed at the base Gabriella Crespi.

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Silver Plate Hinged Box With Burgundy Crocodile Buckle 1960's
Vintage Italian Silver Plate Hinged Box With Burgundy Crocodile Buckle 1960's

Vintage Italian Silver Plate Hinged Box With Burgundy Crocodile Buckle 1960's

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning and gorgeous Italian vintage hinged silver plate buckle box has a burgundy crocodile leather buckle part. It was professionally polished and t...

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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Minimal design pear wood desk pen box Giordano Viganò
Minimal design pear wood desk pen box Giordano Viganò

Minimal design pear wood desk pen box Giordano Viganò

By Giordano Viganò

Located in Novedrate, IT

Pen box made of pear wood with a minimalist design. Pear wood has a pinkish color and is distinguished by fine, delicate grain that makes it elegant. The construction of this box is ...

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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pearwood

Silver Plate and Wood Box with Agate Stone Slab Decor, circa 1980
Silver Plate and Wood Box with Agate Stone Slab Decor, circa 1980

Silver Plate and Wood Box with Agate Stone Slab Decor, circa 1980

By Studio Italia Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exceptional modernist silver-plate lidded box has a design reminiscent of Gabriella Crespi's prestigious production. The rare piece was expertly crafted in Italy circa 1980. The...

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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Stone, Metal, Silver Plate

Black Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle
Black Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle

Black Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Modern, colorful and fun round box that can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, desk or nightstand. Serving double duty as a storage box or as a candy bowl. They loo...

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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic

Liwan’s Italy Modernist Box, 1970s
Liwan’s Italy Modernist Box, 1970s

Liwan’s Italy Modernist Box, 1970s

By Liwan's Rome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Refined modernist rectangular box by Liwan’s, Italy, crafted in the 1970s with a clean architectural aesthetic. The piece features a brushed stainless-steel frame with a recessed smo...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large and Stylish Italian Modern Sterling Silver Box
Large and Stylish Italian Modern Sterling Silver Box

Large and Stylish Italian Modern Sterling Silver Box

By Pampaloni

Located in New York, NY

Modern sterling silver box. Rectangular with curved corners; on front, concave lunette thumb rest. Cover hinged. A capacious and stylish receptacle. Post-1967 Italian marks including...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Modernist Wood Box
Vintage Italian Modernist Wood Box

Vintage Italian Modernist Wood Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant rectangular box crafted in wood and finished in a brushed metallic lacquer, Italy, 1970s. The lid features a long inset enamel panel in deep cobalt blue, creating a refined c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Ultramarine & Phthalo w/ Polished Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Ultramarine & Phthalo w/ Polished Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Ultramarine & Phthalo w/ Polished Brass

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Ultramarine and Phthalo is an extraordinary blend of bold color, artisanal craftsmanship, and contemporary design. Made in Murano, Italy...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Finish Samples by Alessandra Delgado Design
Finish Samples by Alessandra Delgado Design

Finish Samples by Alessandra Delgado Design

By Alessandra Delgado

Located in Alto da Lapa, SP

Finishing options for Alessandra Delgado Design products. Choose the samples you want for finishing the product, and check with the store for the cost of sending the chosen samples....

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Desk Box
American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Desk Box

American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Desk Box

By Andrew A. Taylor

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Modern sterling silver desk box. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Box interior cedar-lined and partitioned. Fully marke...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Acrylic Small Round Box by Paola Valle
Black Acrylic Small Round Box by Paola Valle

Black Acrylic Small Round Box by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Modern, colorful and fun round box that can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, desk or nightstand. Serving double duty as a storage box or as a candy bowl. They loo...

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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic

French Sculptured Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
French Sculptured Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin

French Sculptured Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A gilt bronze box or podier by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, in the pattern of "Moise ou la traversee du desert" coric 1940s-1950s. A rare mode in the box, the top surface of the cover illustrates the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Ultramarine W/ Pulegoso Detailing
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Ultramarine W/ Pulegoso Detailing

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Ultramarine W/ Pulegoso Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in ultramarine is a stunning example of craftsmanship and design innovation from Murano, Italy. Handmade in the 21st century using traditio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Modernist Tall Box with Wood Marquetry Patchwork, 1970s
Modernist Tall Box with Wood Marquetry Patchwork, 1970s

Modernist Tall Box with Wood Marquetry Patchwork, 1970s

By Various Makers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This remarkable modernist decorative box dates back to the 1970s. The piece boasts a tall structure that will capture anyone's attention. The box is square and features an interior m...

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1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chic Modernist Lizard Skin Wrapped Box in Natural Tones
Chic Modernist Lizard Skin Wrapped Box in Natural Tones

Chic Modernist Lizard Skin Wrapped Box in Natural Tones

Located in New York, NY

A modernist lizard skin match-wrapped box with removable lid. Its interior is lined in a dark brown ultra-suede with lid supports by means of wooden plinths on two opposing sides of ...

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Early 2000s Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Animal Skin

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Sage Grey W/ Pulegoso Detailing & Nickel
Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Sage Grey W/ Pulegoso Detailing & Nickel

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Sage Grey W/ Pulegoso Detailing & Nickel

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Sage Grey is a stunning example of Venetian glass artistry, blending timeless craftsmanship with modernist sensibilities. Handmade in Mu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Box in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Box in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design

Box in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Ashtray, box in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 15.5 x D 15.5 x H 13 cm Materials: Polished bronze.  

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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Set Porteño Hand-Painted Wood Boxes by Studio AIREDELSUR
Set Porteño Hand-Painted Wood Boxes by Studio AIREDELSUR

Set Porteño Hand-Painted Wood Boxes by Studio AIREDELSUR

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

8 " x 6" x 4" 12" x 8" x 4" 14" x 10" x 4" The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly know...

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Waste Bin in Black Shagreen Detail by R&Y Augousti
Waste Bin in Black Shagreen Detail by R&Y Augousti

Waste Bin in Black Shagreen Detail by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Black 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 sh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shagreen Stingray

Saffron Round Container Black in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Saffron Round Container Black in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

Saffron Round Container Black in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Saffron Round Container Black in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancien...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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