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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

HOLIDAY GIFT- Vintage Villeroy & Boch Lidded Box of the Series Faces, 1980s
HOLIDAY GIFT- Vintage Villeroy & Boch Lidded Box of the Series Faces, 1980s

HOLIDAY GIFT- Vintage Villeroy & Boch Lidded Box of the Series Faces, 1980s

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bochum, NRW

This is a gorgeous and hard-to-find sculptural porcelain box with a lid. It is shaped like a woman's head with a hat; the top of the hat forms the lid. It is not only a highly decora...

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1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Decorative Box Handmade Crystal and Boise De Rose by Ghirò Studio
Contemporary Decorative Box Handmade Crystal and Boise De Rose by Ghirò Studio

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Table Box Fired Enamel on Guillochè Arab-Style Ornament Sterling Silver Salimben
Table Box Fired Enamel on Guillochè Arab-Style Ornament Sterling Silver Salimben

Table Box Fired Enamel on Guillochè Arab-Style Ornament Sterling Silver Salimben

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with hand-engraved and enamelled Arab-style ornament. Dimensio...

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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gucci Ceramic Catchall with Gilt Box, Italy 1980s
Gucci Ceramic Catchall with Gilt Box, Italy 1980s

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...

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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Pietra Box Arabescato & Antico by Greg Natale
Pietra Box Arabescato & Antico by Greg Natale

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

French Modern Stitched Leather Rectangular Table Box
French Modern Stitched Leather Rectangular Table Box

French Modern Stitched Leather Rectangular Table Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Modern Stitched leather Rectangular table box France, later 20th century French modern leather table box, reminiscent of Jacques Adnet works. This stately rectangular box ...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Modernist Hand-Crafted Cornflower Bone Keepsake Box, Spain, 2022
Modernist Hand-Crafted Cornflower Bone Keepsake Box, Spain, 2022

Modernist Hand-Crafted Cornflower Bone Keepsake Box, Spain, 2022

Located in New York, NY

Modernist Cornflower/Hydrangea lavendar bone keepsake box lined in wood. A great addition to any coffee table, bedside or desk.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s
Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s

Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s

By Maitland Smith

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Exquisite Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s. This octagonal slope sided box is clad in a beautiful tessellated rosso levanto marble and accented with a ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

21st Century Leather Pedal Paper & Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
21st Century Leather Pedal Paper & Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

21st Century Leather Pedal Paper & Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A chic and sleek aesthetic for our wastebasket with a black pedal. Available with a 3 and 5 liter capacity and a soft closing function that will avoid any loud noises. Finished i...

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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amethyst with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amethyst with 24 Karat Gold Flecks

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amethyst with 24 Karat Gold Flecks

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This evocative and alluring Murano glass box is a magnificent fusion of masterful craftsmanship and natural beauty. Handcrafted on the famed Venetian island of Murano, this box showc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Brass and Glass Humidor Box with Wood Interior, 1970s
Brass and Glass Humidor Box with Wood Interior, 1970s

Brass and Glass Humidor Box with Wood Interior, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Italian humidor box from the 1970s, crafted with a polished brass frame and a smoked glass inset lid. The clean rectangular form reflects refined mid-century modern aesthetic...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Grey Italian Pottery Covered Table Boxes, 20th Century
Pair of Grey Italian Pottery Covered Table Boxes, 20th Century

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...

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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pottery

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 Giorgio Salimbeni, 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

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...

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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Waste Bin in Black Shagreen Rhomboid by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Black Shagreen Rhomboid Waste Bin by R&Y Augousti is a masterpiece of functional design, combining luxurious materials and artisanal craftsmanship. Its exterior is adorned with m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shagreen Stingray

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

Waste Bin in Black Oak Detail by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Black Oak Detail Waste Bin by R&Y Augousti exemplifies understated luxury, blending meticulous craftsmanship with premium materials. Handcrafted from rich black oak, the structur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

An exquisite showcase of contemporary Murano craftsmanship, this hand-blown giant box in aqua blue is a sculptural treasure that blends clarity, luminosity, and refinement. Encased i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome, Silver Leaf

Black Shagreen Tissue Box
Black Shagreen Tissue Box

Black Shagreen Tissue Box

$600Sale Price|50% Off

Black Shagreen Tissue Box

By Fabio Ltd.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian black Shagreen tissue box with black leather presentation box designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy. Measures: Height...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Table Box Heart shape Sky tone fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.
Table Box Heart shape Sky tone fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.

Table Box Heart shape Sky tone fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.

By Salimbeni, Giorgio 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 ...

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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box Heart shape Red passion fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.
Table Box Heart shape Red passion fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.

Table Box Heart shape Red passion fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Heart-shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché above and below. Modern contemporary style. Dimensions cm. 8.8 x 8 cm high....

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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

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

American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box with Lower 48 Map
American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box with Lower 48 Map

American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box with Lower 48 Map

By The Thomae Company

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with long tab. Gilt interior. On cover top is engraved map of the Lower 48, which at the time thi...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Birdie Miller Jewelry Box, Mahogany & Walnut, Modern Design, USA
Birdie Miller Jewelry Box, Mahogany & Walnut, Modern Design, USA

Birdie Miller Jewelry Box, Mahogany & Walnut, Modern Design, USA

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Birdie Miller Raised Jewelry Box. Looks equally good off of it's raised platform. Made of several woods with rosewood handles. Signed to bottom platform.

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1990s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Crystal with 24-Karat Gold Flecks
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Crystal with 24-Karat Gold Flecks

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Crystal with 24-Karat Gold Flecks

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Impressive in its scale alone, this exquisite Murano glass box is a masterpiece of luxurious craftsmanship, featuring a pristine crystal body adorned with shimmering 24-karat gold fl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

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

This exquisite Murano box, hand-blown in a vibrant emerald green, is a celebration of Venetian craftsmanship and refined geometry. Its octagonal form is both striking and sculptural,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Decorative Box in Natural Agate Stone with Unique Layered Patterns
Pair of Decorative Box in Natural Agate Stone with Unique Layered Patterns

Pair of Decorative Box in Natural Agate Stone with Unique Layered Patterns

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of decorative box crafted from natural agate stone. Each box features unique layers, colours, and textures, offering an organic and elegant aesthetic. This decorative box is de...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate

Set of Twelve Black Shagreen Napkin Rings by Fabio Ltd
Set of Twelve Black Shagreen Napkin Rings by Fabio Ltd

Set of Twelve Black Shagreen Napkin Rings by Fabio Ltd

By Fabio Ltd.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian black shagreen and stainless steel napkin rings with matching black leather boxes designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Each ring has diameter 1.5 inches a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brass Lidded Box, Mid-Century Modern
Brass Lidded Box, Mid-Century Modern

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,...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Black and White Decorative Box with Brass Inlay from the Philippines
Black and White Decorative Box with Brass Inlay from the Philippines

Black and White Decorative Box with Brass Inlay from the Philippines

Located in New York, NY

Modernist keepsake, document box clad in Black, White resin stripes accented with brass inlay stripes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Elongated Octagonal Lidded Tessellated Bone Box in the Style of Enrique Garcel
Elongated Octagonal Lidded Tessellated Bone Box in the Style of Enrique Garcel

Elongated Octagonal Lidded Tessellated Bone Box in the Style of Enrique Garcel

By Enrique Garcia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A well crafted wooden Octagonal box with Tessellated bone inlay - lidded and ready for many different contents, from desk accessories to television remotes, jewelry, letters, memento...

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20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Decorative Box with Black Velvet Interior, 1970s
Decorative Box with Black Velvet Interior, 1970s

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...

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1970s Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Crystal with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Crystal with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Crystal with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and functionality, crafted on the renowned Venetian Island of Murano. Distinctive for its unique texture, the Puleg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Tom" is a leather box, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors com...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Eucalyptus Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Eucalyptus Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home

Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Eucalyptus Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home

By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home

Located in Lisboa, PT

Guadiana serving tray, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Guadiana is a sublime serving tray, designed to uplift layback moments. Handcra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Giant Hand Blown Murano Bow in Alexandrite with Brass Fittings
Giant Hand Blown Murano Bow in Alexandrite with Brass Fittings

Giant Hand Blown Murano Bow in Alexandrite with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This exquisite Murano glass box features the captivating Alexandrite color, ren...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Green Stone and Brass Inlay Box
Vintage Green Stone and Brass Inlay Box

Vintage Green Stone and Brass Inlay Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rectangular vintage jewelry or trinket box features an elegant geometric inlay design crafted from green marble or malachite-patterned stone set within a brass frame. The top sh...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Michael Aram Tooled Two Part Box Silver Metal, Enamel With Brass Flower Top 90's
Michael Aram Tooled Two Part Box Silver Metal, Enamel With Brass Flower Top 90's

Michael Aram Tooled Two Part Box Silver Metal, Enamel With Brass Flower Top 90's

By Michael Aram

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely small round 2 part box is an early piece of the designs of MIchael Aram's work from the early 90's. It is a tooled design silver metal on the top of the box with a black...

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1990s Indian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

large unique decorative handmade grey smoked ceramic box by ATOI circa 2010
large unique decorative handmade grey smoked ceramic box by ATOI circa 2010

large unique decorative handmade grey smoked ceramic box by ATOI circa 2010

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

ATOI (born in 1987) Large unique handmade smoked ceramic decorative box circa 2010 Original good condition height 35 cm Large 15 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Large smoked ceramic grey decorative box or pot by ATOI circa 2010 35 cm unique
Large smoked ceramic grey decorative box or pot by ATOI circa 2010 35 cm unique

Large smoked ceramic grey decorative box or pot by ATOI circa 2010 35 cm unique

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

ATOI (born in 1987) Large unique handmade ceramic box or decorative pot by ATOI Signed under the base Smoked ceramic grey color Circa 2010 height 35 cm Large 15 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Black Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and functionality, crafted on the renowned Venetian island of Murano. Distinctive for its unique texture, the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Waste Bin in White Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Waste Bin in White Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

Waste Bin in White Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The White Shagreen Rhomboid Waste Bin by R&Y Augousti is a masterpiece of functional design, combining luxurious materials and artisanal craftsmanship. Its exterior is adorned with m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shagreen Stingray

Orange and Natural Bone Cheveron Decorative Box, Modern Design, Spain
Orange and Natural Bone Cheveron Decorative Box, Modern Design, Spain

Orange and Natural Bone Cheveron Decorative Box, Modern Design, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Cheveron patterned keepsake, letter box made from dyed orange and natural bone. Box has a wood lining.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Palmwood

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

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

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Pulegoso technique box, meticulously crafted in Murano and signed for MOGUL. This box, available in both large and giant sizes, e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Hand Blown Murano Box in Amber with Bubbles and Brass Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Box in Amber with Bubbles and Brass Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Box in Amber with Bubbles and Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite Murano glass box features a luxurious amber color that radiates warmth and sophistication. The piece is meticulously handcrafted by master artisans in Murano, Italy, s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Italian Silver Plate, Brass and Ebonized Wood Hinged Box 1970's
Italian Silver Plate, Brass and Ebonized Wood Hinged Box 1970's

Italian Silver Plate, Brass and Ebonized Wood Hinged Box 1970's

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning vintage Italian silver-plate, brass and wood hinged box is a beauty. The twisted brass rope design on the bottom is an interesting element that refines and raises the b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Large Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Ancient Captial Kyohei Fujita
Large Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Ancient Captial Kyohei Fujita

Large Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Ancient Captial Kyohei Fujita

By 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...

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1990s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Set/2 Boxes, Aged Silver, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Set/2 Boxes, Aged Silver, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

Set/2 Boxes, Aged Silver, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Madagáscar Boxes, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Madagáscar box set includes two wooden boxes, perfect to be displayed together and e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Modern Decorative Box with Grey and Red Bone Tiles
Handcrafted Modern Decorative Box with Grey and Red Bone Tiles

Handcrafted Modern Decorative Box with Grey and Red Bone Tiles

Located in New York, NY

Hand Crafted keepsake/desk box featuring hand cut and polished grey and red bone tiles over a wood box.

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

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

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Black with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Black with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Black with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Pulegoso technique box, meticulously crafted in Murano and signed for MOGUL. This box, available in both large and giant sizes, e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

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

Waste Bin in White Shagreen Detail by R&Y Augousti

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shagreen Stingray

Cigarette Case Fired Enamel on a Fine Hand-Engraved Mountain Landscape Sterling
Cigarette Case Fired Enamel on a Fine Hand-Engraved Mountain Landscape Sterling

Cigarette Case Fired Enamel on a Fine Hand-Engraved Mountain Landscape Sterling

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with beautiful fire enamelled miniature hand painted by the painter Simone Dainelli inspired by the paintings of Boris Vallejo, in fantastic contemporary style, with hand-engraved frame. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1967 and manufactured in Florence in numerous 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 high-fire 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...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

A Box by J. Muckey
A Box by J. Muckey

A Box by J. Muckey

By J. Muckey

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare walnut box by J.Muckey-a craftsman active in the 1970's.

Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

1980s Modern Tessellated Stone Rectangular Lidded Box
1980s Modern Tessellated Stone Rectangular Lidded Box

1980s Modern Tessellated Stone Rectangular Lidded Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a modern, tessellated stone storage box attributed to Maitland Smith, circa the 1980s. This gorgeous box features a tessellated stone exterior with inlai...

Category

1980s North American Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

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