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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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 Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
Forziere Ore Bianche White Chest with Nine Watch Winders
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Counter size armoured chest in shiny white bird’s eye maple. Bullets proof glass (6 Joule out of 8), emergency opening system, leds lights. Nine high tech winders entirely made in Sw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Il Confanetto Rosso Matte Jewel Box in Smoke Grey Oak
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry box with removable tray, lockable, lined for earrings, rings, necklaces. Smoke grey oak and red ultrasuede internal lining.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Oak
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
Four Vessels with Indonesian Lids in Silver
Located in Roma, IT
There are four vessels with Indonesian lids in silver.
Dimensions:
1, Height 3.5 cm, width 10.5 cm, length 4.5 cm
2, Height 4 cm, diameter 10 cm
3, Height 4 cm, diameter 6 cm
...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
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
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
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
Armored Armoire in Canaletto Walnut Gioia Noce
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored armoire in Canaletto walnut, matte finish, gold plated brass accessories.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
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 Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the striking ceramic Tiger jewelry box, a unique creation from Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. Hand-painted by Samukelo Gumede and hand-scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Artisan Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully made Rosewood Jewelry Box. 2 Triangular Lids open to reveal a velvet lined interior. Carved handle makes it easy to access interio...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Jewelry Box by Giacomo Sinopoli (attr) for Liwan's Rome Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant steel and glass jewelery box, attributable to Giacomo Sinopoli, made by Liwan's Roma, with "Liwan's Rome Italy" brand embedded under the bottom. The box is made of chrom...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Giraffe Teapot , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Teapot
Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
The Giraffe Teapot is a magnificent example of South African ceramic art, bringing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary American Modern Heart Shaped Seashell Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern heart shaped jewelry box, with an applied seashell exterior and red velvet interior.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Coral
Tempo Unico Brown Watch Winder in Polished Briar and Leather Lined by Agrest
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Watch winder in polished briar for automatic watch. Leather lined. Winder made in Switzerland, battery operated.
Watch is not included with winder.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box
The Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box is a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created in South Africa by the talented...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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
R&Y Augousti, shagreen jewelry box, 1990s
Located in Firenze, IT
Stunning shagreen and ebonized wood jewelry box, produced by R&Y Augousti in the 1990s. It is a very sophisticated jewelry box full of elegant details, the doors are closed by a Japa...
Category
1990s French Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
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
Ceramic Protea And Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Bird Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Sabelo Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
Introducing the Protea Bird Jewelry...
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Il Passatempo Chest with Four Winders in Oak Smoke Grey
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Case in smoked grey oak with four Swiss-made winders, red leather lining, touch switch, glass display window. Brass accessories with ruthenium finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood, Leather
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Swelihle Khanyeza, Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa
Introducing the Leopard Jewelry Box, a striking piece of ceramic art ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Cuscino Rosso Red Leather Watch Case
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Travel leather watch case with capacity for 1 watch in the adjustable leather support. Available in three finishing options: Black leather with poli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ceramic Frog Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This delightful ceramic jewelry box by Love Art Ceramics is a charming fusion of African artistry and nature-inspired design. Measuring 2 inches in height, 3 inches in width, and 4 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box
Mango wood / black finish
Dimensions: length: 28,5 / width: 22 / height 13 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Wild Dog Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Wild Dog Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Minehle Nene and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello
The Wild Dog Jewelry Box from Love Art Ceramic is a stunning piece of d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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
Ceramic succulent Plant With Bee Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Succulent, Bee Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene & Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
Introducing the enchanting Succu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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
Il Passatempo White Chest with Four Watch Winders
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Chest with 4 watch winders. Available in two variations, please see information below for variation details. Ebony: Polished ebony chest with 4 watch winders entirely made in Switzer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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
Constantin Box, A by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Constantin box, A by Colé Italia with Agustina Bottoni
Dimensions: H.10/13 Ø 28 cm
Materials: Jewel box in brushed solid oak wood stained black; brass knob
Also available: B- Ca...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Spider Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box
The Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box is a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created in South Africa by the talented artisans at Love Art Ceramic. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Chameleon Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Chameleon Jewelry Box
Introducing the "Chameleon Jewelry Box," a vibrant piece of ceramic art meticulously crafted by Sbusiso Ndaba and Sabelo Nene a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Sable Ceramic Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Sable Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Sabelo and Sculpted by Sbusiso
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Sable Jewelry Box, a remarkable piece of decorative art crafted by Love Art Cer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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
Celebrate the enchanting spirit of African wildlife with the Zebra Head Jewelry Box, an exquisite ceramic cr...
Category
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Tiger Jewelry Box: Hand-Painted by Zimhle and Sculpted by Sbusiso & Sfiso
The Tiger Jewelry Box is a captivating piece of decorative art crafted in Sout...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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
Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This charming ceramic jewelry box is a testament to both artistry and collaboration. Standing 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide, the box features a unique design that combines function...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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
Gilmour Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Gilmour Box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 28 cm D 12 cm H 10 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
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
Ceramic Wild Dog Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this ceramic Wild Dog jewelry box is a testament to indigenous craftsmanship. Standing 6 inches high, 3 inches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
PARAMARIBO Organizer / Jewelry Box – Oak
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
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
Ceramic Giraffe Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting the Ceramic Giraffe Jewelry Box, an enchanting creation by Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. Sculpted by Bennet Zondo, hand-painted by Samukelo Gumede, and designed by Sen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Nero Forziere Contemporary Chest Safe in Black Polished Wood
Located in New York, NY
Brass-plated, 24-karat gold accessories. Unique features of this certified product includes: High level steel with several layers of chrome carbides for straightening Internal hinges...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tempo Unico Rosso Red Watch Winder Lined in Leather
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Watchwinder in polished red briar for automatic watch. Leather lined. Winder made in Switzerland, battery operated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather
Ceramic South African Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Tiger Jewelry Box: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso & Motsamay
The Tiger Jewelry Box is a stunning piece of ceramic art crafted by Lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Chameleon Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Succulent Chameleon Jewelry Box
The Succulent Chameleon Jewelry Box is a captivating ceramic decorative art piece that reflects the rich artistic heritage of South Africa. Created in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Juno Box, Marble and Brass, by Bohinc Studio
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Bohinc Studio’s new Juno box comprises a large brass body and a smaller round compartment. Details in green ming, red travertine, calcatta and portoro ma...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Marble, Brass
Black Polished Humidor with Tray and Cedar Lining
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished wooden humidor with tray. Cedar lined. Ruthenium-plated hardware. High class for the happy few.
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
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.