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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black W/24 Karat Gold Flecks
Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black W/24 Karat Gold Flecks

Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black W/24 Karat Gold Flecks

Located in New York, NY

This stunning 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 a vo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Gray Bullicante Detailed & Brass Fitted Glass Box
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Gray Bullicante Detailed & Brass Fitted Glass Box

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Gray Bullicante Detailed & Brass Fitted Glass Box

Located in New York, NY

This sleek and beautifully formed Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box W/Grey Bullicante Detailing and Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This box is rect...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Sculptural Italian Brass and Metal Storage Box
Sculptural Italian Brass and Metal Storage Box

Sculptural Italian Brass and Metal Storage Box

Located in London, London

A sculptural, architecturally composed metal box, likely dating from the mid to late 20th century. The form is defined by its stepped, sloping geometry: a wide, tapering base with sh...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Karl Springer Chic Lidded Box with Green Shagreen Lacquer Top 1980s (Signed)
Karl Springer Chic Lidded Box with Green Shagreen Lacquer Top 1980s (Signed)

Karl Springer Chic Lidded Box with Green Shagreen Lacquer Top 1980s (Signed)

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Artisan box in black lacquer with hand-lacquered shagreen top and interior in green shagreen printed suede by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label on...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Knotted Cherry Medium Box in Brass by Nika Zupanc
Ghidini 1961 Knotted Cherry Medium Box in Brass by Nika Zupanc

Ghidini 1961 Knotted Cherry Medium Box in Brass by Nika Zupanc

By Nika Zupanc, Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Fiasco. Guilt. Fear of love. A place to hide all the things we secretly desire yet are too scared to utter. The luscious things the perfect lover knows are never to be told. She drea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Birra vintage da collezione di Birra Peroni, Italia, anni '70
Birra vintage da collezione di Birra Peroni, Italia, anni '70

Birra vintage da collezione di Birra Peroni, Italia, anni '70

Located in Manzano, IT

Aggiungete un tocco di storia della birra italiana alla vostra collezione con questa cassa di plastica vintage Birra Peroni, un pezzo autentico degli anni Settanta. Originariamente u...

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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

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

Marquetry Inlayed Covered Moderne Box
Marquetry Inlayed Covered Moderne Box

Marquetry Inlayed Covered Moderne Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous marquetry French decorative box with lid. In the French moderne style. Add some "chic" to your design project. Beautiful detail work inside and out.

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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Modernist Translucent Glass Stylized Egyptian Eye of Horus Dish by Rosenthal
Modernist Translucent Glass Stylized Egyptian Eye of Horus Dish by Rosenthal

Modernist Translucent Glass Stylized Egyptian Eye of Horus Dish by Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

This stunning modernist dish was realized by the esteemed German maker Rosenthal. It offers a sinuously curved ellipsoid form with raised sides and a central circular depression. The form suggests the ancient Egyptian symbol of the Eye of Horus...

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20th Century German Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

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

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

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

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

Italian Round Wood and Tortoiseshell Box, 1970s
Italian Round Wood and Tortoiseshell Box, 1970s

Italian Round Wood and Tortoiseshell Box, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming Italian round box from the 1970s, crafted in warm wood with a contrasting faux-tortoiseshell lid. Both the interior and underside are lined in deep green felt, giving the pi...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Travertine and Marble Box, 1970s
Italian Travertine and Marble Box, 1970s

Italian Travertine and Marble Box, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Minimalist Italian stone box from the 1970s, crafted in natural travertine with a contrasting lid featuring an inlaid triangular panel of dark marble. The combination of porous, text...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Italian Brass, Gold MIrrored and Lucite Box By Casa Bella 1970's
Vintage Italian Brass, Gold MIrrored and Lucite Box By Casa Bella 1970's

Vintage Italian Brass, Gold MIrrored and Lucite Box By Casa Bella 1970's

By Casa Bella

Located in North Miami, FL

This stellar and beyond fabulous large vintage 2 part Italian box from the 70's is monumental and from the iconic Casa Bella chic shop in Miami from the time period of the 70's. It i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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

Black, Grey Striped Bone Keepsake Box
Black, Grey Striped Bone Keepsake Box

Black, Grey Striped Bone Keepsake Box

Located in New York, NY

Hand made, large scale document/keepsake box clad in hand dyed black, grey bone tiles in a striped pattern. Hand polished, some with hand etching detail.

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

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 Salimbeni, Giorgio 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, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Decorative Box by Salimbeni, Italy, 1971
Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Decorative Box by Salimbeni, Italy, 1971

Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Decorative Box by Salimbeni, Italy, 1971

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché in a modern contemporary style. Dimensions: diameter cm. 7.5 height cm. 3.8, Weight g. 24...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Karl Springer Unique Hinged Box in Polished Sodalite Stone 1980s 'Signed'
Karl Springer Unique Hinged Box in Polished Sodalite Stone 1980s 'Signed'

Karl Springer Unique Hinged Box in Polished Sodalite Stone 1980s 'Signed'

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Stunning one-of-a-kind hinged box in polished blue sodalite stone by Karl Springer, American 1980's (shown with original showroom tag from the 1980’s). Blue sodalite is a rare minera...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

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

21st Century Igea Sanitizing Box Handmade in Italy
21st Century Igea Sanitizing Box Handmade in Italy

21st Century Igea Sanitizing Box Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

An instant touch of class, wherever displayed. A smart solution for your rooms, stores, showrooms, yachts, hotel or meeting rooms; ideal to maintain your environments clean and sanit...

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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

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

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

Orange, Natural Bone Cheveron Box
Orange, Natural Bone Cheveron Box

Orange, Natural Bone Cheveron Box

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 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

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Box with Bold Wave Edge
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Box with Bold Wave Edge

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Box with Bold Wave Edge

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with flat and hinged cover. Sides and front have wraparound low-relief band of imbricated chevro...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand Made Abstract Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Box. Fitted Lid
Hand Made Abstract Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Box. Fitted Lid

Hand Made Abstract Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Box. Fitted Lid

Located in Miami, FL

Hand Built Abstract Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Box. Fitted Lid Offered for sale is a handmade abstract form ceramic box that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. The box is both func...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Marble Lidded Box in Honey and Cream Tones, 1970s
Italian Marble Lidded Box in Honey and Cream Tones, 1970s

Italian Marble Lidded Box in Honey and Cream Tones, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful cylindrical lidded box hand-carved from natural marble, crafted in Italy in the 1970s. The stone displays warm honey, caramel, and cream veining throughout, creating an ele...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Large in Amber with Brass Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Large in Amber with Brass Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Large in Amber with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The infusion of golden amber lends a mesmerizing allure to this enchanting hand-blown glass box from Murano, Italy. The warmth evokes a sense of luxury and sophistication, which is a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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...

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1980s North American Vintage 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

Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box
Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box

Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box

Located in New York, NY

Graphic patterned keepsake box clad in natural and ink blue dyed bone. Tiles are hand set on a wood box.

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

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 Franco Salimbeni, 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...

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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, 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

white and black japanese form stoneware ceramic box by ATOI circa 2010
white and black japanese form stoneware ceramic box by ATOI circa 2010

white and black japanese form stoneware ceramic box by ATOI circa 2010

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

ATOI (Born in 1987) Large abstract stoneware ceramic black and white ceramic decorative box Signed original perfect condition Circa 2010 Height 18 cm Large 17 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

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

Garrard English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1947
Garrard English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1947

Garrard English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1947

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in New York, NY

George VI sterling silver box. Made by Garrard & Co. in London in 1947. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat, tabbed, and hinged. Sides have reeded wrapround bands. Cover ...

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1940s British Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

21st Century Rio Rectangular Closet Box Handwoven in Italy

21st Century Rio Rectangular Closet Box Handwoven in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

The Rio collection, smooth and soft design specially studied for your closet. A box made with the resistant regenerated leather with two practical holes as handles on the short si...

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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

French ceramic vase/pitcher by Accolay from the middle of XX century
French ceramic vase/pitcher by Accolay from the middle of XX century

French ceramic vase/pitcher by Accolay from the middle of XX century

By Accolay Pottery

Located in LE PRÉ-SAINT-GERVAIS, FR

Accolay Pottery France, 1950s–1960s This ceramic piece was produced by the Accolay pottery workshop in France during the 1950s–1960s. Founded by a group of former students of Alexan...

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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

French ceramic vase by Primavera from XX century
French ceramic vase by Primavera from XX century

French ceramic vase by Primavera from XX century

By Primavera

Located in LE PRÉ-SAINT-GERVAIS, FR

Primavera France, 1920s–1930s This ceramic piece was produced by Primavera, the renowned design atelier created by the Parisian department store Printemps in the early 20th century....

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1950s French Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Black, Beige, Brass Striped Box
Black, Beige, Brass Striped Box

Black, Beige, Brass Striped Box

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

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

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.

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1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

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

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber with Brass Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber with Brass Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The exquisite octagonal jewel box in brilliant amber is a captivating blend of traditional craftsmanship and luxurious aesthetics. Handcrafted on the historic island of Murano, this ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Box, Case for Tag Heuer Watch, 1990.
Box, Case for Tag Heuer Watch, 1990.

Box, Case for Tag Heuer Watch, 1990.

By TAG Heuer

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Box, case for Tag Heuer watch, 1990. Case, box for Tag Heuer watch, very good condition, box and cardboard box, circa 1990. H: 11.5 cm, W: 14.5 cm, D: 14.5 cm

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper, Wood

Chaumet Velvet Watch Box for One Watch, 1990.
Chaumet Velvet Watch Box for One Watch, 1990.

Chaumet Velvet Watch Box for One Watch, 1990.

By Chaumet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Chaumet velvet watch box for one watch, 1990. Chaumet watch box, case in its box, circa 1990. H: 9.5 cm, W: 12.5 cm, D: 11 cm

Category

20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet

Low Murano Emerald Sommerso Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary
Low Murano Emerald Sommerso Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary

Low Murano Emerald Sommerso Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary

Located in Westport, CT

One of a kind Murano handcrafted low rectangular shaped clear blown glass box with floating green orb center creating a beautiful sculptural effect, each box with its own customize...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

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