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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Protea Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Butterfly Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Minenhle Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 The Protea Butterfly Jewelry Box is a stunning fusion of n...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

Contemporary Fiocco Armoire Safe in Shiny White Maple
Located in New York, NY
Polished white bird's-eye maple armored armoire with leather bow, 24-karat gold-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder and drawers lined for jewelry. Leather handles on drawers. Secret compartment. Available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Leather, Birdseye Maple

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

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Ceramic

Set/2 Wooden Boxes, Beige, Gold Leaf, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Dandara Boxes, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Dandara box set includes two wooden boxes, perfect to be displayed together and enrich ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Metal, Gold Leaf, Brass

Agresti Segreto Armored Jewelry Case
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry case with pullout / pull-out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Brass, Steel

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

Ceramic Protea Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea, Butterfly Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba from Love Art Ceramic This enchanting Protea, Butterfly Jewelry Box is a testament to the vibra...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

Contemporary Handmade Square Box "Elaphos" in Marble and Brass Handle by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted, square jewelry box, model "Elaphos" in marble with a deer-shaped handle in cast oxidized brass. Interior suede lining. Va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Marble, Brass

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Succulent Bird Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello The Succulent Bird Jewelry Box is a stunning ceramic art piece ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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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

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Ceramic

Set/2 Boxes, White and Light-Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lanzarote Boxes, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Lanzarote box set includes two wooden boxes, perfect to be displayed together and enr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Mirror of Enchantment Classic Wall Safe with 3 Watch Winders
Located in New York, NY
Safe with spy glass, options of different frames. This safe can be organized to display all types of collections and valuables. The mirror reflects when of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

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Ceramic

Watch Box for Five Watches in Polished Black with Ultrasuede Detail
Located in New York, NY
Box in polished wood for five watches lined in protective ultrasuede. Hinge in Ruthenium. Box only: watches are not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Watch Box for Five Watches in Smoke Grey Oak, Red Ultrasuede Detail
Located in New York, NY
Box in polished wood for five watches lined in protective ultrasuede. Hinge in Ruthenium. Box only: watches are not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Arco Metal Safe in White
Located in New York, NY
Metal safe varnished only in front for recessed placement in existing furniture. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Watch Box for Nine Watches in Briar with Leather Detail
Located in New York, NY
Elm briar and striped mahogany for your collectable watches. Leather handles. Briar box for nine watches.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Leather, Wood

1980s Tavola Oggetti Rectangular Marble Jewelry Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage, sleek, pair of polished stone bookends, circa the 1970s. This set is constructed of solid, heavy-weight marble and skillfully hand-cut and ha...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Marble

Il Confanetto Rosso Matte Jewel Box in Smoke Grey Oak
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry box with removable tray, lockable, lined for earrings, rings, necklaces. Smoke grey oak and red ultrasuede internal lining.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Oak

Walnut Matte Chest
Located in New York, NY
Polished walnut armoured chest, matte finish, 24 karats gold plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pull out necklace hol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Walnut

Walnut Matte Chest
Walnut Matte Chest
$32,000 / item
Miniportrait Dot Jewelry Box Mirror/ Gray Wood, Steel Sheet by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Designed by Studio Lido for Portego. Made in Italy The dot Miniportrait is part of the boxes line that reproduces the plissé of oriental fans. It's expertisely manufactured carving ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Hand-Built Glazed Ceramic Jewelry Box with Drawers, Florida Artist Rexx Fischer
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-Built Glazed Ceramic Jewelry Box with Drawers, Florida Artist Rexx Fischer Offered for sale is a hand-made glazed ceramic jewelry box ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Felt

Black Polished Chest for 28 Watches
Located in New York, NY
Chest in black polished wood. A lockable box for 28 watches.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Ken Beldin, Wood, Copper, Ceramic, Primitive Art, Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful jewelry box by the known American artist Ken Belgian. He worked in Taxco, Mexico in a modern/primitive style craft . This wooden box ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Copper

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

Materials

Gold Plate

Black Ebony Polished Wood Box for 24 Cufflinks with Leather Detail
Located in New York, NY
Box for 24 pairs of cufflinks in black polished wood with leather handles.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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Ebony

Ceramic Pomegranate Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Pomegranate, Butterfly Jewelry Box Discover the captivating "Pomegranate, Butterfly Jewelry Box," a remarkable piece of ceramic art crafted in South Africa by the creative minds of ...
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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

22:15 _ White Ceramic and 24-K Gold Details Handcrafted Jewelry Box
Located in Bologna, Bologna
The white painted ceramic box with lid 22:15 of the 'Meridiane' collection can be the container where you find a candy to relax after dinner, as well as the storage in which to put the jewelry on the night table before going to bed. This object is hand made in refined white ceramic and finished with precious 24k gold based paint. It is a decorative piece that can be placed in any room of the house and give it a touch of uniqueness. The box is inspired by Casa Malaparte...
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2010s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Gold

Ceramic Octupus Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Octopus Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Sli and Sculpted by Sbusiso Dive into the beauty of marine life with the stunning Octopus Jewelry Box, a unique pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

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

Watch Box in Black Polished Ebony for Ten Watches La Teca Del Tempo
Located in New York, NY
Polished black box for 15 watches with ruthenium plated brass.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

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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 Wild Dog Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the enchanting "Wild Dog Jewelry Box," a remarkable piece of ceramic decorative art crafted by the talented artisans at Love Art Ceramic in S...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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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

Onyx Marble Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, substantial, Belgian, modern brown, caramel, and white onyx marble and brass hinged box, circa early to mid-20th century, Belgium. Box is rectangular in shape and c...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Marble, Onyx, Brass

Protea And Bird Ceramic Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Bird Jewelry Box Discover the exquisite Protea Bird Jewelry Box, a remarkable ceramic art piece from Love Art Ceramic, crafted in South Africa in 2024. Standing at 7 inches hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

Cute Ceramic Leopard butterdish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Butter Dish – Handcrafted by Love Art Ceramics Bursting with charm and vitality, this one-of-a-kind leopard butter dish is a joyful tribute to South Africa’s most iconic pre...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

Van Cleef & Arpel Velvet Jewellery Box for a Watch, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Van Cleef & Arpel velvet jewellery box for a watch, 1990. Velvet jewellery box for a watch by jeweller Van Cleef & Arpel, presented in its cardboard box, circa 1990. H: 10 cm, W: 13...
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20th Century French Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Velvet, Wood, Paper

Tronador Rectangular Cream Onyx Stone Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
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2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Stone, Onyx

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

Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Jewelry Box: Hand-Painted by Winnie Nene and Sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali The Leopard Jewelry Box is a striking example of South African ceramic artistry, masterfull...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

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

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Ebony

Contemporary 'Pixel' Jewelry Box Handmade Black Wood and Glass 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Contemporary Jewelry Box Handmade Black Wood and Engraved Glass by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2022 Collection of Jewelry boxes by Ghirò Studio. This box is perfect synthesis of timeless style, innovative design and Italian craftsmanship excellence. This box is entirely in wood with a matte black finish. The lid is embellished with carefully crafted glass with the utmost precision. The crystal has an amber color finish rich in gold reflections that highlight the various hand-made engravings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Glass, Wood

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

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Metal, Sheet Metal

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

Neon Orange 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

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

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Brass

Salimbeni Pillbox Semi-Invisible Lid Sterling Silver Natural
Located in Firenze, FI
Salimbeni Pillbox in 925/1000 sterling Silver, oval section with lid with lost hinge, that is, semi-invisible. Salimbeni Pillbox has guilloche with Art Deco early 20th century styl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver

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

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Laminate, Wood

Ceramic Cheetah Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The "Cheetah Head Jewelry Box," a stunning creation by South African artists Jabu Nene and Sfiso from Love Art Ceramic, is a remarkable blend of artistry and function. Standing 5 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

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
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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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

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Metal

Natural, Grey Oblong Inlay Box
Located in New York, NY
Handmade natural bone box inlaid with grey bone oblong segments, lined in wood. A great storage solution for your desk or coffee table.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone

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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Gold Plate, Brass

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

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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