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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Snuff Box  Oval curved Green Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni
Snuff Box  Oval curved Green Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni

Snuff Box Oval curved Green Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Oval curved snuff-box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché, above and below. Modern contemporary style. Size cm. 4.5 x 6.5 x 2.3. Weigh...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Vintage Gucci Enamel and Gilt Cigarette/Card Case

Vintage Gucci Enamel and Gilt Cigarette/Card Case

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare vintage Gucci cigarette or card case, featuring the brand’s iconic design elements. The exterior is crafted with a glossy black enamel finish em...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Cigar Box with Hound Dog Finial
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Cigar Box with Hound Dog Finial

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Cigar Box with Hound Dog Finial

By Reed & Barton

Located in New York, NY

Modern sterling silver cigar box. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Massachusetts, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with molded rim; on top, cast figural finial...

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Early 20th Century American Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box 1142A by Soren Georg Jensen
Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box 1142A by Soren Georg Jensen

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box 1142A by Soren Georg Jensen

By Søren Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A sterling silver Georg Jensen box, design #1142A by Soren “Søren” Georg Jensen from 1965. The lid is a separate piece and lifts off. There are different sizes of this box, this is t...

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20th Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box w/ gilt lid 1142A by Soren Georg Jensen
Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box w/ gilt lid 1142A by Soren Georg Jensen

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box w/ gilt lid 1142A by Soren Georg Jensen

By Søren Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A sterling silver Georg Jensen box, design #1142A by Soren (Søren) Georg Jensen from 1965. The lid is a separate piece and lifts off, the top surface of the lid is gilt. There are di...

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20th Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Set of 4 Kubus Snuffer by Lassen
Set of 4 Kubus Snuffer by Lassen

Set of 4 Kubus Snuffer by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4 Kubus snuffer by Lassen Dimensions: D 21 x W 2.50 x H 3.50 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 0.33 Kg With reference to the iconic Kubus candleholders, the Kubus Snuffer in...

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2010s Danish Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

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Modern snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern snuff boxes and tobacco 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 snuff boxes and tobacco boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern snuff boxes and tobacco boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Argentina, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original snuff boxes and tobacco boxes, popular names associated with this style include Costantini, and Søren Georg Jensen. 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 snuff boxes and tobacco boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $249 and tops out at $35,077 while the average work can sell for $850.