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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
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
$2,116 / item
Black Acrylic Small Round Box by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Acrylic
$220 / item
Neon Green Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Acrylic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by Lefu and Sindy at Senzo Duma Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Leopard jewelry box stands 4 inches high, 5 inches long, and 4 inches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Turquoise Acrylic Small Round Box by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Acrylic
Neon Orange Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Acrylic
Modernist Bookmatched Walnut Decorative Box with Smoky Quartz Embellishment
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modernist box was realized in the United States during the 21st century. It features a cubic body in bookmatched walnut with an embellishment (that doubles as a ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Quartz
Piccolo Intreccio Armored Armoire Braided White and Pink Leather
By Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Première Dame Jewelry Box in Ebony with Bone Inlay by Giordano Vigano
Located in Novedrate, IT
“Première Dame” is a jewelry box made of ebony. The inside is divided in different compartments covered in soft suede. The engraved decoration on the lid...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bone, Ebony
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
$695 / item
Black Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Acrylic
$240 / item
Neon Green Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Christmas is a season of joy and, for us that means color! Celebrate the season with this colorful, fun and modern Christmas Tree sculptures, and give a new twist to the traditional Christmas color palette. This sculptures will look merry and bright in shelves, fireplace mantle, or even to decorate you kids bedroom...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Acrylic
Purple Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Jewelry Box Handmade Black Wood and Engraved Glass by Ghirò Studio
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Polished White Jewel Chest in Birdseye Maple, Gold-Plated Hardware
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Shiny white bird’s-eye maple shiny jewel chest with 24-karat pink gold-plated hardware. Two necklace bars. The two doors lock the whole chest.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Slindelo Mazibuko, Sculpted by Motsamai Sello
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
Introducing the Leo Jewelry Box, a charming ceramic piece that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Miniportrait Oval Gray Jewelry Box Mirror in Wood and Steel Sheet by Portego
By Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Designed by Studio Lido for Portego.
Made in Italy
The oval miniportrait is part of the boxes line that reproduces the plissé of oriental fans.
It's expertisely manufactured carving...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
21st Century Atena Leather Closet Box Handcrafted in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Pure design with a special magnetic closing.
The family of three Atena boxes made with eco-friendly and washable regenerated leather is perfect for a modern closet...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather
Bacco Bar Armoire in Shiny Ebony
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Bar armoire with two doors and lid that can be fully opened. Contents: LIEBHERR wine cellar for 12 bottles, temperature ranging +5 to +20, set of 16 hand c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ebony
$34,500 / item
Antiqued Red Lacquer Trinket Box
Located in Franklin Park, 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 Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$695 / item
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Felt
Polished Black Jewel Chest with Gold-Plated Hardware
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewel chest in polished ebony. The two side doors close, by key, the five drawers. And on the side you have two necklace bars. The drawers are organized to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate
$4,500 / item
Polished Black Jewel Box in Maple and Mahogany
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry chest in polished black bird’s-eye maple and mahogany, ultra suede lining, 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. With necklace bars, lockable doors and five drawers. Adjust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Maple
$9,500 / item
Contemporary Modern, Galata Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Istanbul is a wooden box collection inspired by some of towns most iconic buildings: Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia and Bebek Mosque. Each item takes its name from these structures. The ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Chestnut
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bone
Architectural Modern Domed Jewelry Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Modernist Tiered Wood Sculptural Jewelry Box
Dome Steeple top and pull-out drawers
9.5 h x 4 x 4
Preowned vintage condition
See all images for details
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Genet Cat Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by the skilled hands of South African artisans, this ceramic Genet cat jewelry box is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Chest with 4 Watch Winders Il Passatempo Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Agresti Il Passatempo chest with 4 watch winders. Available in two variations, please see information below for variation details.
Ebony: Polished ebony chest with 4 watch winders en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gold, Brass
Contemporary American Modern Oval Seashell Veneer Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern oval jewelry box with an applied brown and beige seashell exterior and green velvet interior.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Coral
Carbon Fiber Armored Jewel Safe Polished Carbon on 4 Sides and 3 Winders
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry safe covered in polished carbon. Drawers in white leather, inside is lined for jewelry and watches with pullout / pull-out necklac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Steel
Miniportrait Oval Jewelry Box Mirror /Coral Cherrywood, Steel Sheet by Portego
By Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Designed by Studio Lido for Portego.
Made in Italy
The oval Miniportrait is part of the boxes line that reproduces the plissé of oriental fans.
It's expertisely manufactured carving...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Black Ebony Polished Wood Box for 24 Cufflinks with Leather Detail
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Box for 24 pairs of cufflinks in black polished wood with leather handles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Miniportrait Dot Jewelry Box Mirror/ Gray Wood, Steel Sheet by Portego
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Cheetah Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with precision by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this ceramic Cheetah jewelry box is a tribute to African wildlife. Standing 5 inches high, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
PARAMARIBO Organizer / Jewelry Box – Oak
Located in Orlando, FL
The PARAMARIBO Handmade Solid Oak Jewelry Box is a timeless piece that unites elegance and functionality in a carefully crafted design. Made from solid oak wood, its side panels and ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood, Oak
Black Polished Wood Chest for 55 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Lockable chest in black polished wood. Holds up to 55 pens.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Suede, Wood
Arco Metal Safe in White
By Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
$33,000 / item
Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic monkey box is a unique and whimsical creation handcrafted in South Africa. Its clever design features a removable lid that forms half of the mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Cuscino Rosso Watch Case Black Leather
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Travel leather watch case with polished red briar sides. It contains 1 watch in the adjustable leather support.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
$950 / item
Miniportrait Oval BLU Jewelry Box Mirror in Wood and Steel Sheet by Portego
By Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Designed by Studio Lido for Portego.
Made in Italy
The Oval Miniportrait is part of the boxes line that reproduces the plissé of oriental fans.
It's expertisely manufactured car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mini Portrait Dot Jewelry Box Mirror or Blue Wood, Steel Sheet by Portego
By Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Designed by Studio Lido for Portego.
Made in Italy
The dot Mini portrait is part of the boxes line that reproduces the plissé of oriental fans.
It's...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Lion Head Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the striking "Lion Head Jewelry Box," a captivating piece of ceramic decorative art crafted by the talented artisans at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Nath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Miniportrait Dot Jewelry Box Mirror in Cherrywood and Steel Sheet by Portego
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Watch Box for Five Watches in Polished Black with Ultrasuede Detail
By Agresti
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Black Polished Wood w/ Extendable Box for 54 Cufflinks
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Lockable chest in black polished wood for 54 pairs of cufflinks. This is also extendable up to 90 pairs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bone
$695 / item
Privato Biancho white Safe
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Safe for jewelry, available in three finishing options. See information below for details of finishing variations. Copper: Jewelry case in hammered copper finish steel. Drawers in ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Steel
$11,000 / item
Ceramic Leaves Mug , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The hand-sculpted Leaves mug by Senzo Duma Ceramics in South Africa embodies a fusion of artistry and cultural symbolism. Crafted from ceramic, it stands 4 inches tall, measures 5 in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Aloe jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with care and creativity, this one-of-a-kind aloe vera-shaped box is a delightful fusion of nature and art. Handmade with meticulous attention to detail, its gentle curves an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Giraffe Head Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Head Jewelry Box
Hand Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Sfiso
The Giraffe Head Jewelry Box is a stunning example of handcrafted ceramic art from Love Art Ceramic in S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Black Polished Chest for 28 Watches
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Chest in black polished wood. A lockable box for 28 watches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
$3,500 / item
Carbon Dream Jewel Chest in Polished Carbon Fibre on 4 sides
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Safe covered in polished carbon fibre drawers in white leather and lined for jewelry/watches. Ruthenium accessories. Round handle with biometric opening and emergency key system inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
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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