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Modern Jewelry 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ceramic Chameleon Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting the delightful "Succulent, Chameleon Jewelry Box," a captivating piece of ceramic art from South Africa, brought to life in 2024 by the creative talents of Motsamai Sello ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

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.
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1960s British Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Burl Walnut Thuya Wood Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This rare North African Thuya Wood Jewellery Casket was manufactured by the famed manning of Ireland company and is truly a jewel of handcrafted genius. This box is constructed of th...
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Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Mahogany, Walnut

Tempo di Rovere Watch Box for Nine Watches in Oak Smoke Grey
Located in New York, NY
Chest with two drawers for 9 watches in smoke grey oak. Red ultrasuede internal lining and handles in red leather.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Agresti Arco Small Armored Chest
Located in New York, NY
Polished white bird’s eye maple or polished walnut matte finish armored chest, 24-karat gold plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pull out necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Gold Plate

Black Polished Box for 20 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail
Located in New York, NY
Black polished wooden pen box with anti-tarnish suede and leather handles for your collection of writing instruments.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Suede, Wood

Contemporary American Modern Small Circular Seashell Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern small circular jewelry box with an applied seashell exterior and black interior.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Coral

21st Century "Caruso" Jewelry Wood Brown Box handmade, Italy
Located in Turin, IT
Caruso wooden box is handmade from precious type of wood in the workshop of Ivan Paradisi Atelier. Its simple, like the famous accompaniment to Caruso song, design doesn’t need more ...
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2010s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Leather, Wood

Arco Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony finish
Located in New York, NY
Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire. Rhodium-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ebony

Agresti Rollo Tube Travel Case for 5 Watches
Located in New York, NY
Travel roll for 4 watches. Capacity for up to 4 watches on the adjustable roll. Available in three finishing options, see information below for details. Brown: Brown leather and mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Segreto Bianco White Contemporary Armored Jewelry Case Safe
Located in New York, NY
Armoured jewelry safe with pull out necklace bars. Shiny white steel. Inside drawers in polished ebony, 24 karats gold plated brass accessories.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ceramic Protea And Butterfly Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Butterfly Jewelry Box Introducing the Protea Butterfly Jewelry Box, a captivating ceramic piece crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Afric...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

Agresti Forziere Armored Jewelry Chest
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry chest with pullout / pull-out necklace bars. Available in three finishing variations. See information below for details of finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Piccolo Intreccio Armored Armoire Braided Gold and Black Leather
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry cabinet covered in gold and black hand threaded leather. Varnished outside in metallic gold color. Accessories in 24 karats gold plated brass. Drawers covered in blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Zebra Head Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Zebra Head Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sfiso Introducing the captivating Zebra Head Jewelry Box, a stunning ceramic piece brought to life by the talented...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Protea And Hoopoe Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Hoopoe Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Sabelo Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 Introducing the Protea Hoopoe Jewelry Box, a stunning ceramic p...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

Ceramic Protea jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic protea box is a stunning testament to the artistry of South African craftsmanship. Handmade and painted with meticulous detail, it captures the beauty of the iconic prot...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic African Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by the skilled hands of Sbusiso and painted with intricate detail by Minenhle at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this Bird jewelry box measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic succulent Plant With Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Succulent, Bird Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene & Sculpted by Motsamai Sello Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 The Succulent, Bird Jewelry B...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Nero Forziere Black Armoured Chest with 6 Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chest of polished ebony with grade 2 safe. Shiny black steel. Contents 6 drawers lined to store all sorts of jewels and necklace bar. Brass-plated 24-karat gold accessories. Uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Isa Box 1694 by Filippo Dini
Located in Milan, IT
Stunningly crafted in glossy ebony, the glorious Isa Box features a hand engraved 24k gold plated brass top and is adorned with bevel edged horn inserts. Measuring 21 x 13 cm with a ...
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2010s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Acrylic Pink Shorty Box by Alexandra Von Furstenberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alexandra Von Furstenberg Shorty Box in Pink are both decorative and functional. Featuring a sleek, low-profile design, these boxes are versatile for various uses. Place the AVF ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Acrylic Red Shorty Box by Alexandra Von Furstenberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alexandra Von Furstenberg Shorty Box in Red are both decorative and functional. Featuring a sleek, low-profile design, these boxes are versatile for various uses. Place the AVF S...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Acrylic White Shorty Box by Alexandra Von Furstenberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alexandra Von Furstenberg Shorty Box in White are both decorative and functional. Featuring a sleek, low-profile design, these boxes are versatile for various uses. Place the AVF...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Ceramic Protea And Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea, Bird Jewelry Box The "Protea, Bird Jewelry Box," crafted by the talented duo Motsamai Sello and Sabelo Nene at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa,...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bird Protea Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Bird Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Jabu and Sculpted by Sbusiso The Protea Bird Jewelry Box is a beautifully crafted ceramic art piece from Love Art Ceramic, created by the tal...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ebony and leather Millemiglia watch box with embroidery Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
The Millemiglia watch case is an elegant box that combines ebony and leather and can hold 3 watches. The exterior is made of Macassar Ebony, a fine dark-colored wood with dense amber...
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2010s European Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ebony

Italian Alabaster Marble Jewelry or Desk Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian dark brown alabaster marble jewelry box with a blue matte metal hinge. Box can hold jewelry or other small items. A great piece for a desk, vanity, nightstand, walk-in clo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Marble, Alabaster, Metal

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.
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1980s Philippine Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Italian Richard Ginori Jewelry Box Milano
Located in New York, NY
An early Italian porcelain jewelry box, Modern design, by designer Richard Ginori, made in Milano, Italy, circa early-20th century. Marked 'Milano' on original label underside lid, and marked 'Richard Ginori', 'Made in Italy' on underside base, as well as 'decorazione a mano' (hand decoration), all shown in images. Box is square with modern soft lines, rounded corners (top and base), graduated base. Gold detail, dahlia flower and leaf design on top lid, sides, and inside, finished with a gold line detail on lid and base. For other items shown search 1stDibs ref. #s: Opal cocktail ring search 1stDibs ref. #: LU4068223876302 French porcelain box, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314243500852 Cartier coffee...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Porcelain

Peachy Pink Pearlized Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful peachy pink pearlized veneered decorative, jewelry, vanity or trinket box, with a wood interior. Dimensions: 4.13" Depth x 6.19" Width  
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Ceramic Frog Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Frog Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Slie and Sculpted by Nathi/Sbusiso Delight in the whimsical charm of the Frog Jewelry Box, a captivating piece of decorat...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Decorative Carved Dome Top Valuables Box
Located in Incline Village, NV
Resting on four paw feet and opening via two rear butterfly hinges, this attractive carved dome top box features on the top, an oval highly carved applique cartouche, monogrammed w...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

21st Century Leather Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Welcome inside Pinetti smoking accessories collection with Vento ashtray. A stainless steel round revolving ashtray with the properly right spaces ...
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2010s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

AIMARA Large Alpaca Silver Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
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2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Marble and Onyx Jewelry Box or Decorative Vanity Box
Located in New York, NY
A substantial white marble and onyx-agate jewelry box or decorative vanity box. Box is square, predominately white marble, with an onyx-agate square surrounded by chrome lid detail. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Chrome

Ceramic Protea With Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea, Hoopoe Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene & Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 The Protea, Hoopoe Jewelry Box is a stunning work of ceramic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Acrylic Lagoon Shorty Box by Alexandra Von Furstenberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alexandra Von Furstenberg Shorty Box in Lagoon are both decorative and functional. Featuring a sleek, low-profile design, these boxes are versatile for various uses. Place the AV...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

ZERO Black Nickel and Bronze Valet Tray by OA
Located in Vero Beach, FL
ZERO valet tray in a black polished Nickel with a bronze mesh insert to catch the finest of jewels, keys or special trinkets. The valet tray is the perfect f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Metal, Bronze

Acrylic Slate Grey Shorty Box by Alexandra Von Furstenberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alexandra Von Furstenberg Shorty Box in Slate Grey are both decorative and functional. Featuring a sleek, low-profile design, these boxes are versatile for various uses. Place th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

SET Tafi Onyx Oval Boxes, Silver Alpaca & Onyx Stone
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
7.5" x 3.5" x2" 8" x 4" x2.3" 9" x4.5" x 2.5" Tafi oval box, it is made entirely by hand in alpaca metal and onyx stone. It comes in three different sizes and you can choose between...
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2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Free Edge Burl Wood Jewelry Box Manner of Michael Elkans 1970's, USA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Free Edge Burl Wood Jewelry Box Manner of Michael Elkans 1970's, USA Hand-worked, found free-edge burl wood chunk with four drawers. Felt covers bottom, but likely a Michael Elkans c...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Burl

Blue Acrylic Large Round Box 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 Jewelry Boxes

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Acrylic

Solo Lui Black Armoire with 18 Watch Winders
Located in New York, NY
Armored armoire in polished ebony, brass accessories in Ruthenium. Safe with biometric opening device, drawers and trays lined for watches and jewelry. Available with 18 Swiss made watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Van Cleef & Arpel Velvet Jewellery Box for a Ring, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Van Cleef & Arpel velvet jewellery box for a ring, 1990. Velvet jewellery box for a ring by Van Cleef & Arpel, presented in its cardboard box, circa 1990. H: 8.5 cm, W: 10 cm, D: 10...
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20th Century French Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Velvet, Wood, Paper

Agresti Privato Safe
Located in New York, NY
"Agresti 'Privato' safe for jewelry, available in three finishing options. See information below for details of finishing variations. Copper: Jewelry case in hammered copper finish s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Steel

Agresti Privato Safe
Agresti Privato Safe
$10,000 / item
CopperBlack SteelShiny White
Purple Acrylic Small Round Box 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 ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Acrylic

Neon Orange Acrylic Small Round Box 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 ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Acrylic

Neon Green Acrylic Small Round Box 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 Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Acrylic

Mahogany Ladys Gentlemans Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning Ireland Irish New
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This well figured highly hand polished Mahogany jewellery casket with dome fronted detail, was manufactured by the famed manning of Ireland company and is truly a jewel of handcrafte...
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Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Mahogany, Walnut

Red Lacquer Jewelry Box with Brass Swan Bird Design
Located in New York, NY
A '70 modern red lacquer or high-gloss 'demi-lune' box with inlayed brass swan bird design, circa 1970s. A chic decorative box for jewelry (as demonstrated)...
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1970s Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
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2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Piccolo Intreccio Armored Armoire Braided White and Pink Leather
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry cabinet covered in white and pink hand threaded leather. Varnished outside in pink color. Accessories in 24 karats gold plated brass. Drawers covered in white leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

AIMARA Large Alpaca Silver Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
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2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Onyx Marble Box
Located in New York, NY
A small '70s modern hexagon shaped onyx box with lid, circa 1970s. Box is multicolored onyx, in a hexagon shape with lid and feet. A nice piece to hold small items on a desk, or smal...
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1970s Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Onyx

Onyx Marble Box
Onyx Marble Box
$340 Sale Price
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Acrylic Green Shorty Box by Alexandra Von Furstenberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alexandra Von Furstenberg Shorty Box in Green are both decorative and functional. Featuring a sleek, low-profile design, these boxes are versatile for various uses. Place the AVF...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Acrylic Black Shorty Box by Alexandra Von Furstenberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alexandra Von Furstenberg Shorty Box in Black are both decorative and functional. Featuring a sleek, low-profile design, these boxes are versatile for various uses. Place the AVF...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

3 Color Jewelry Box by Konrad Olejnik
Located in Roeselare, BE
I want to offer a beautiful, handmade, turned jewelry box. The box is made of three types of wood, zebrano, wild cherry, padouk. Danish oil and wax finish. If you are looking for som...
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2010s Belgian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Cherry, Padouk, Zebra Wood

Isa Box 1693 by Filippo Dini
Located in Milan, IT
Stunningly crafted in glossy ebony, the glorious Isa Box features a hand engraved 24k gold plated brass top and is adorned with bevel edged horn inserts. Measuring 21 x 13 cm with a ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Black Acrylic Small Round Box 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 Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Acrylic

Modern jewelry boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern jewelry 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 jewelry boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern jewelry 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 jewelry boxes, popular names associated with this style include Agresti, AIREDELSUR, Paola Valle, and Portego. 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 jewelry boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $71 and tops out at $299,000 while the average work can sell for $1,176.

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