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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Tessellated Bone Box Style of Enrique Garcel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish tessellated bone and mahogany box is very much in the style of pieces created by Karl Springer and Enrique Garcel in the 1970s-1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Contemporary Black Alligator Poker Game Set
By IMPATIA
Located in Milan, IT
With a continued desire to push the boundaries of luxury design within the game table industry, IMPATIA unveils a brand new contemporary poker set crafted from Mississippiensis allig...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Chrome
Modern Etched Brass Coaster Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern brass coasters are etched with a snakeskin animal pattern and are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon.
This unique and bespoke coaster set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail...
Category
2010s South African Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern copper straws are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon.
This unique and bespoke copper straw set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail bar...
Category
2010s South African Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Quartz, Copper, Brass
Contemporary Rocco Egg Box in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rocco design egg box
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative re...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Ghidini 1961 Knotted Cherry Medium Box in Copper-Plated Brass by Nika Zupanc
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork uses mother of pearl to re-interpret 'A Bull,' which is an iconic work by one of the most celebrated South Korean artists in modern and contemporary painting...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Contemporary 'Pixel' Jewelry Box Handmade Black Wood and Glass by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2022 Collection of Jewelry boxes by Ghirò Studio.
'Pixel' is perfect synthesis of timeless style, innovative design and italian craftsmanship excellence. This box is entirely in woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Bamboo Handle Box in Metal and Plexiglass
Located in Milan, IT
A Beautiful 1970s Faux Bamboo handle box in Nickeld Brass and Plexiglass.
A Gem from the 1970s Bling Disco period.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Nickel
Karl Springer Stunning Box with Top in Alligator 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Box with base covered in black cobra and top covered in alligator with interior in red suede by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The combination of black and red is very sumptuous. Bo...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Alligator, Suede, Wood
Tronador Rectangular Black Onyx Stone Box
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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Stone
Antiqued Red Lacquer Trinket Box
Located in Countryside, IL
Antiqued red lacquer trinket box
This trinket box measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 7.5 inches high
This box is in Excellent Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Ghidini 1961 Knotted Cherry Small Box in Brass by Nika Zupanc
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tzompantli Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Tzompantli box by Onora
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 18 cm
Materials: carved obsidian or marble.
The Tzompantli box references the altars raised in honor of the human sacrifices made t...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
Large Hollywood Chewing Gum Advertising Display Suitcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage original Hollywood Chewing Gum display suitcase - Advertising display.
This Large suitcase for the French brand of Hollywood Chewing Gum, since 19...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Xalitla Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Xalitla box by Onora
Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm
Materials: Freehand painted wood
Hand painted tea box from Xalitla, Guerrero. The scenes painted on each piece portray everyday life ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Pair of Small Oli Mitzli Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of small Oli Mitzli box by Onora
Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 10 cm
Materials: Oil mixed with minerals and natural pigments all extracted from the earth
Available in white felines w...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Set of 3 Xalitla Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Xalitla box by Onora
Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm
Materials: Freehand painted wood
Hand painted tea box from Xalitla, Guerrero. The scenes painted on each piece portray every...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
21st Century Leather Eyeglasses Box Cover with Mirror Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Combining tradition and modern design to provide an unmistakable flair of luxury and elegance.
Our glasses box has a wood base and enough space to store up to eight pairs of glass...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Michael Elkan Live Edge Burl Box
Located in New York, NY
Studio craft raw edge burl box with hinged lid, which conceals 2 compartments. Signed Michael Elkan.
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl
Xalitla Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Xalitla box by Onora
Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm
Materials: Freehand painted wood
Hand painted tea box from Xalitla, Guerrero. The scenes painted on each piece portray everyday life ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Amber Murano Glass and Polished Brass Gemstone Treasure Box
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
This Italian Murano glass and polished brass jewelry box is available for immediate purchase. Variations are available to glass color.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Xalitla Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Xalitla box by Onora
Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm
Materials: Freehand painted wood
Hand painted tea box from Xalitla, Guerrero. The scenes painted on each piece portray everyday life ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Exotic Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawer Units from Costantini, Baccello
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Each one of these units is identical in shape but highlights the natural variations of the Argentine Rosewood from which they are made. Combine them to make a functional storage unit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Medium Oli Mitzli Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium oli Mitzli box by Onora
Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 12 cm
Materials: Oil mixed with minerals and natural pigments all extracted from the earth
Available in white felines with b...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Oli Mitzli Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Oli Mitzli Box by Onora
Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 19 cm
Materials: Oil mixed with minerals and natural pigments all extracted from the earth
Available in white felines with black ey...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Albert Dahan for Vallauris, Unique Lidded Box in Glazed Stoneware, Ca 1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Albert Dahan for Vallauris. Unique lidded chest in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in shades of blue.
Ca. 1970.
Measures: 21 x 16 cm.
Height: 13.5 cm.
In excellent condition...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stoneware
Guaje Tema Filigrana Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje Tema Filigrana Gourd by Onora
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 28 x 24 cm
Materials: Gourd, Natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Coll...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Studio Pottery Storage or Vase Vessel with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A black Glazed Studio pottery piece with lid that works well as a vase or could be used on a desk or work station to hold pens, papers or e...
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pottery
Guaje Tema Filigrana Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje tema filigrana gourd by Onora
One of a Kind
Dimensions: 40 cm
Materials: Gourd, natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Collection ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Guaje Oli Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje Oli Gourd by Onora
Dimensions: 37 x 25 cm
Materials: Gourd, Natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Gua...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Ghidini 1961 Knotted Cherry Small Box in Copper-Plated Brass by Nika Zupanc
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Guaje Oli Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje oli gourd by Onora
Dimensions: 37 x 25 cm
Materials: Gourd, Natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Gua...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
"Rettangolare" Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Rettangolare" is a leather box, designed and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be chosen from the available range: tan,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Guaje Oli Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje oli gourd by Onora
Dimensions: 37 x 25 cm
Materials: gourd, natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Gua...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Maitland Smith Leather Wrapped Lidded Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith brown leather decoration embellished with an embossed silver tone pattern, interior lined with brown lacquer.
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Vintage John Miller Studio Pottery Box, 20th Century
By John Miller
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning vintage Studio Pottery stoneware lidded box applied with an arrangement of irregular cut shapes decorated in blue, brown and cream colored glazes on a light mottled creame...
Category
20th Century British Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Carved Wood Villagers Trinket Box
Located in Countryside, IL
Carved wood villagers trinket box
This box measures: 21 wide x 11 deep x 10 inches high
This box is in good vintage condition with one hinge in need of repair, key is attached...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Guaje Oli Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje oli gourd by Onora
Dimensions: 37 x 25 cm
Materials: Gourd, Natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Gua...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Guaje Flores Gourd by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaje Flores Gourd by Onora
One of a Kind
Dimensions: 40 cm
Materials: Gourd, Natural pigments mixed with chia oil and then hand burnished with river stones
Monumental one of a...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box by Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990. Graduated from the Tokyo Academy of Arts, Department of Metal Crafts at nineteen. At twenty-six he entered the Iwata Glass...
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
Hyaline Quartz Brass Box
Located in Milan, IT
A whimsical interplay of form and material, this exquisite box showcases a rectangular silhouette in polished nickel-plated brass and a sublime hyaline quartz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Square Brown Leather Box
Located in New York, NY
Square brown wood box covered in fur with a lift-off cover.
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Fur, Leather
Lovely Sterling Silver Keepsake Box with Engraved Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Lovely sterling silver keepsake box. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and tabbed. Cover top has engraved border with dense and overlap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Compact, circa 1960
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant compact poudrier by Asprey in sterling silver and rose gold. Exquisite craftsmanship, finished on all sides. Weighs 125 grams.
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Blue and White Stoneware Ceramic Decorativ Ebox by C Poulsen, 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Charlotte Poulsen - La Borne
Unique piece signed at the base
Original stoneware ceramic decorative box by Charlotte Poulsen
Blue and white colors
Original perfect conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Stanley Szwarc Stainless Steel Rectangular Large Box Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous long and unusual rectangular box is polished satin stainless steel. The dimensions of the work on top have flower like bursts in Industrial and floral forms. It is not ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Harvey Box in Ivory and Brown by CuratedKravet
Located in Woodbury, NY
An ivory and brown decorative bone and resin box featuring contrasting stripe details.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Resin
"Quadra" Square Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Quadra" is a square leather box, designed and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be chosen from the available range: tan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Bespoke Orange Alligator Backgamoon Chip Set Box
By IMPATIA
Located in Milan, IT
With a continued desire to push the boundaries of luxury design within the game table industry, IMPATIA unveils a brand new contemporary Backgammon chip...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Chrome
Large Brass Beetle Secret Box
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in brass and lined in velvet, this original box by Florentine luxury experts Badari features a Hercules beetle topper, ready to face any intruder. An eye-catching accent for ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Modern Burl Veneer Covered Dresser Box
Located in New York, NY
Modern covered dresser box with burl wood veneer. Measures: 4" H x 9.75" L x 7" D. Minor restoration to one corner of lid.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Burl
Contemporary Iridescent Pearl Crystal Bowl, Brass and Gold 24 Kt by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of covered bowls by Ghirò Studio.
This covered bowl is one of a kind. The material used and the artisanal and artistic workmanship make it unrepeatable. In fact, two...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Brass
American Cowhide and Brass Box
Located in New York, NY
American cowhide upholstered box with brass nail heads.
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Luxury Crocodile Billiards Game Set with Chrome & Glass Detailing
By IMPATIA
Located in Milan, IT
With a continued desire to push the boundaries of luxury design within the game table industry, IMPATIA unveils a brand new contemporary billiards set crafted from genuine crocodile ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Chrome
1994s Ancella Armchair Project by M. Lovi for Giovannetti Collezioni
Located in Casalguidi, IT
A unique bedroom armachair - elegant, comfortable and functional at the same time. Ancella is suitable for the bedroom and dressing-room.
Beechwood frame. Shape-retaining polyuretha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rectangular Dark Gray Leather Box
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary rectangular dark gray leather box with two large brass hinges (Made in Italy).
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Modern decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative boxes, popular names associated with this style include AIREDELSUR, Lusitanus Home, Greenapple, and Paola Valle. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $27 and tops out at $82,000 while the average work can sell for $989.
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