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Mid-Century Modern Boxes

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

$530

Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Description Spectacular Mid-Century decorative box in a striking combination of gilt brass and chromed metal. This incredibly elegant jewelry box was produced in Italy during the 19...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Brass

Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, Christian Dior Style, Circa 1970's
Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, Christian Dior Style, Circa 1970's

Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, Christian Dior Style, Circa 1970's

$1,013

Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, Christian Dior Style, Circa 1970's

By Christian Dior

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite 1970s Italian lucite and rattan jewelry box, attributed to Gabriella Crespi for Dior Home. This elegant piece combines timeless craftsmanship sophisticated design, adding a...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Rattan, Lucite

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco
Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

$577

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

By Los Castillos, Taxco

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite vintage box from Mexico features a richly textured stone mosaic design on its surface, combining deep shades of blue and green. The geometric ornamentation is crafted ...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Silver, Copper

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box
Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box

$824

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box

By Lalique

Located in Milan, IT

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box Molded glass with two heads of wheat in relief, partially frosted to contrast with the transparent glass. Signed Lalique France

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Decorative Box With Hinged Lid
Italian Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Decorative Box With Hinged Lid

Italian Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Decorative Box With Hinged Lid

$345

Italian Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Decorative Box With Hinged Lid

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer this Italian burl wood box, circa 1950s, showcasing a richly dramatic swirling grain throughout. The box features a clean, architectural silhouette with ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

Turtle-Shaped Brass Jewelry Box , Italy, 1970
Turtle-Shaped Brass Jewelry Box , Italy, 1970

Turtle-Shaped Brass Jewelry Box , Italy, 1970

$1,119

Turtle-Shaped Brass Jewelry Box , Italy, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful turtle-shaped jewelry box designed and produced in Italy in the 1970's. Great brass work. More than a box, this object is a sculpture on its own. Playful design object that...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box
FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

$1,500

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with butterfly motif / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original mark at the felt base Length: 9.5 in...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Wooden box, France, 1970
Wooden box, France, 1970

Wooden box, France, 1970

$530

Wooden box, France, 1970

By Lorenz

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Wooden box, France, 1970s, an elegant vintage piece characterized by a burl wood veneer with particularly decorative swirling patterns. Its clean design and soft lines make it both f...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Wood

Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Les Enfants Lidded Powder Box signed Lalique
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Les Enfants Lidded Powder Box signed Lalique

Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Les Enfants Lidded Powder Box signed Lalique

$875

Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Les Enfants Lidded Powder Box signed Lalique

By Lalique

Located in New York, NY

The Mid-Century Modernist Crystal "Les Enfants" Lidded Powder Box, signed Lalique, France, circa 1960, is a charming and intricately designed piece that highlights the artistry and s...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Wood and Enamel vanity Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1970's
Modernist Wood and Enamel vanity Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1970's

Modernist Wood and Enamel vanity Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1970's

$1,036

Modernist Wood and Enamel vanity Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1970's

By Capo Esmaltes

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful modernist jewelry box designed and produced by J. Capo Esmaltes in Spain during the 1970's. This handcrafted woodbox with blue and yellow enamel details is a true work of a...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Italian Jewelry Box in White Alabaster with Gilded Metal
Mid-Century Italian Jewelry Box in White Alabaster with Gilded Metal

Mid-Century Italian Jewelry Box in White Alabaster with Gilded Metal

$292Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Italian Jewelry Box in White Alabaster with Gilded Metal

Located in Valencia, VC

Elegant Mid-Century Italian White Alabaster Jewelry Box A very elegant and charming Mid-Century Italian jewelry or trinket box, beautifully handcrafted in polished white alabaster a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Metal

Carousel Cigar Box, Spinning Music Box Modeled As A Blue And Gold Pagoda
Carousel Cigar Box, Spinning Music Box Modeled As A Blue And Gold Pagoda

Carousel Cigar Box, Spinning Music Box Modeled As A Blue And Gold Pagoda

$4,005

Carousel Cigar Box, Spinning Music Box Modeled As A Blue And Gold Pagoda

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This vintage mid century cigar caddy carousel with music box is absolutely amazing. It features a saphir blue lacquer exterior and brass metal accents. The humidor features 6 rotati...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Very Decorative Box in Patinated Cognac Leather and Metal Studs 1950s
Very Decorative Box in Patinated Cognac Leather and Metal Studs 1950s

Very Decorative Box in Patinated Cognac Leather and Metal Studs 1950s

$975

Very Decorative Box in Patinated Cognac Leather and Metal Studs 1950s

Located in Meer, VAN

Very Decorative Box in Leather and Metal Studs, Europe, 1950s. This mid-century decorative box is clad in warm brown leather and features intricate stud detailing. The box has a dom...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mexican Silver-Plated Hippopotamus Jewelry Box
Mexican Silver-Plated Hippopotamus Jewelry Box

Mexican Silver-Plated Hippopotamus Jewelry Box

$360

Mexican Silver-Plated Hippopotamus Jewelry Box

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

This charming Mexican jewelry box transforms an everyday object into a playful sculptural work. Designed in the form of a stylized hippopotamus with soft, rounded contours and expres...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Jewelry Case with Gold Velvet-like Interior and Exterior.
Vintage Mid-Century Jewelry Case with Gold Velvet-like Interior and Exterior.

Vintage Mid-Century Jewelry Case with Gold Velvet-like Interior and Exterior.

$145

Vintage Mid-Century Jewelry Case with Gold Velvet-like Interior and Exterior.

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage jewelry case features a striking patterned exterior in warm tones of brown, black, and gold, paired with a contrasting golden velvet-like material interior. The hinged l...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Velvet

Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico
Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico

Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico

$575

Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico

By Los Castillo

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking mid-century modern decorative box by the renowned Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Mexico. This finely crafted rectangular box features a warm patinated brass body topped w...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Odette Dijeux Mid-Century Signed Ceramic Box, circa 1950, Belgium
Odette Dijeux Mid-Century Signed Ceramic Box, circa 1950, Belgium

Odette Dijeux Mid-Century Signed Ceramic Box, circa 1950, Belgium

$2,179

Odette Dijeux Mid-Century Signed Ceramic Box, circa 1950, Belgium

By Odette Dijeux

Located in Brussels, BE

Nice Odette Dijeux mid-century decorative box, circa 1950, Belgium. White and brown enameled ceramic. Signed underneath Odette Dijeux . Each piece of this artist is unique and po...

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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box
Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box

Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box

$520

Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box. Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral. It is part of the monolithic crystal system and has a silky luster. The malachite for this box w...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Machiche

Charming Italian Mid-Century Onyx Jewelry Box with Brass Paw Feet, 1970s
Charming Italian Mid-Century Onyx Jewelry Box with Brass Paw Feet, 1970s

Charming Italian Mid-Century Onyx Jewelry Box with Brass Paw Feet, 1970s

$812

Charming Italian Mid-Century Onyx Jewelry Box with Brass Paw Feet, 1970s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Elegant Italian decorative jewelry box crafted in richly veined green onyx with beautiful natural bands of cream, honey, brown, and soft pink tones. The box features refined brass t...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s
Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s

Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s

$365

Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Box - Decoration - 1950s Measures : 17x9cm H: 5,5cm Bronze turtle-shaped trinket or jewelry box. Material: Solid cast bronze. Function: Can be used as a trinket box, jewelry box, or...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Bronze

Empreinte (footprint), gilded bronze powder compact by Line Vautrin, France
Empreinte (footprint), gilded bronze powder compact by Line Vautrin, France

Empreinte (footprint), gilded bronze powder compact by Line Vautrin, France

$11,661

Empreinte (footprint), gilded bronze powder compact by Line Vautrin, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

Empreinte (footprint), gilded bronze powder compact by Line Vautrin. Powder compact with a highly chiseled lid representing a hand located in the center of a fingerprint. The wolf ma...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Storage Bin, English, Handpainted, Waste Paper Basket, Mid Century, 1960
Vintage Storage Bin, English, Handpainted, Waste Paper Basket, Mid Century, 1960

Vintage Storage Bin, English, Handpainted, Waste Paper Basket, Mid Century, 1960

$859

Vintage Storage Bin, English, Handpainted, Waste Paper Basket, Mid Century, 1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage storage bin. An English, handpainted walnut waste paper basket, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Resplendent in the handpainted Roses & Castles manner, ...

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Early 1900s British Antique Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay
Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay

Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay

$530

Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay Description: This is a decorative storage box made of metal and wood, designed in France during the 1970s,...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Italian Jewelry Box, Wood and Resin, 1980 Circa
Brutalist Italian Jewelry Box, Wood and Resin, 1980 Circa

Brutalist Italian Jewelry Box, Wood and Resin, 1980 Circa

$1,236

Brutalist Italian Jewelry Box, Wood and Resin, 1980 Circa

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful brutalist box designed and manufactured in italy in the early 1980s. Great work of resin and wood. Rare object that will elevate your interior. We specialize in vintage de...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Resin

FORNASETTI Playing Cards Box
FORNASETTI Playing Cards Box

FORNASETTI Playing Cards Box

$1,200

FORNASETTI Playing Cards Box

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage poker playing cards box in walnut wood and metal case, it holds two packs of cards / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Length: 5.5 inches / Width: 4 in...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

1961 Sterling Silver Lidded Box by Lars Fleming for Atelier Borgila, Sweden
1961 Sterling Silver Lidded Box by Lars Fleming for Atelier Borgila, Sweden

1961 Sterling Silver Lidded Box by Lars Fleming for Atelier Borgila, Sweden

$1,236

1961 Sterling Silver Lidded Box by Lars Fleming for Atelier Borgila, Sweden

Located in Knivsta, SE

1961 Sterling Silver Lidded Box by Lars Fleming for Atelier Borgila, Sweden An elegant and timeless sterling silver lidded box designed by Lars Fleming (1928–2025) for the renowned ...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, 1960s Design
Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, 1960s Design

Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, 1960s Design

$276

Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, 1960s Design

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy. This box is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 5,31 x 3,74 x 1,96 H inches 13,5 x 9,5 x 5 H cm

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Onyx

Silversmith Riondet Paris Modernist Silver Plate Box with Fleur-de-lis Decor
Silversmith Riondet Paris Modernist Silver Plate Box with Fleur-de-lis Decor

Silversmith Riondet Paris Modernist Silver Plate Box with Fleur-de-lis Decor

$600

Silversmith Riondet Paris Modernist Silver Plate Box with Fleur-de-lis Decor

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite decorative silver plate box, crafted by the silversmith Riondet et Cie, Paris, France, circa 1960, is a fine example of its kind. The rectangular shape features a silv...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Russian Fedoskino Lacquered Box "Morning in a Pine Forest", Family Bear 1965
Russian Fedoskino Lacquered Box "Morning in a Pine Forest", Family Bear 1965

Russian Fedoskino Lacquered Box "Morning in a Pine Forest", Family Bear 1965

$412

Russian Fedoskino Lacquered Box "Morning in a Pine Forest", Family Bear 1965

Located in Labrit, Landes

Hand-painted and lacquered box. The illustration is maned "Morning in a Pine Forest" and it represents a bear family the mother and three little bears playing in the forest. Fedoskin...

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1960s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Paper

Vintage Raymor Lidded Ceramic Flower Box Turquoise And White Italian, 1960's
Vintage Raymor Lidded Ceramic Flower Box Turquoise And White Italian, 1960's

Vintage Raymor Lidded Ceramic Flower Box Turquoise And White Italian, 1960's

$795

Vintage Raymor Lidded Ceramic Flower Box Turquoise And White Italian, 1960's

By Raymor

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely vintage Italian hallmarked lidded ceramic flower box by Raymor is from the 60's. The colors are turquoise, white with outlines of gray charcoal. The hallmarks read 03529 ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s
Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s

Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s

$145

Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s

Located in Toronto, CA

Elegant handcrafted pill box made in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1970s. Created by Villalobos, this petite sterling silver box features a domed lid inlaid with iridescent abalone shell arra...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture
Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture

Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture

$550

Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture

Located in Ferndale, MI

Appears to be a rosewood grain laminate wood. Fine workmanship marked Paul Ruhlman #7 and p g R 1992.

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Plywood

Art Deco Decorative Box Pietro Chiesa & Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s
Art Deco Decorative Box Pietro Chiesa & Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s

Art Deco Decorative Box Pietro Chiesa & Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s

$7,067Sale Price|20% Off

Art Deco Decorative Box Pietro Chiesa & Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s

Located in Palermo, IT

incredible Rectangular corrugated box made of wood and old blue mirrored glass with two details that recall the work of Peter Church. Also on the glass we can see staining that date...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can Mid-Century
Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can Mid-Century

Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can Mid-Century

$585

Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can Mid-Century

By Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, vintage Coca Cola trash can mid-century. White paint with chrome plated steel. Interior galvanized can. Original unrestored. Dimensions: 29" H x 14" Diameter...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Metal

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

$5,423

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of Paris. A stunning design in silverplate with a gilde...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate

White 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 2/6
White 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 2/6

White 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 2/6

$801

White 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 2/6

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Yves Marian. 2/6 Realised circa 1970 Signed at the base original perfect condition 20th century design white egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box Height 15 cm Large 10 cm

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Orange sommerso jewelry box , Murano glass, Italy, 1970's
Orange sommerso jewelry box , Murano glass, Italy, 1970's

Orange sommerso jewelry box , Murano glass, Italy, 1970's

$647

Orange sommerso jewelry box , Murano glass, Italy, 1970's

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful orange sommerso box designed and manufactured in murano, 1970s. Glass craftsmanship according to the sommerso technique (superposition of layers of molten glass) with hand...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Les roseaux à visage humain et Le lit de la rivière by Line Vautrin, France
Les roseaux à visage humain et Le lit de la rivière by Line Vautrin, France

Les roseaux à visage humain et Le lit de la rivière by Line Vautrin, France

$34,160 / set

Les roseaux à visage humain et Le lit de la rivière by Line Vautrin, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

Reeds with Human Faces and The Riverbed, a set of two boxes. (Les roseaux à visage humain et le lit de la rivière) by Line Vautrin. Set of two gilt bronze boxes, titled Reeds with Hu...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Onyx box, brown, France, 1970
Onyx box, brown, France, 1970

Onyx box, brown, France, 1970

$530

Onyx box, brown, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A brown onyx box, an elegant decorative piece from the 1970s, with a simple and refined design. This rectangular box is made of natural onyx, showcasing subtle shades of brown, beig...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Siberian Nephrite Jade Mid Century Decorative / Jewelry Box, Russia, c. 1970
Siberian Nephrite Jade Mid Century Decorative / Jewelry Box, Russia, c. 1970

Siberian Nephrite Jade Mid Century Decorative / Jewelry Box, Russia, c. 1970

$2,402

Siberian Nephrite Jade Mid Century Decorative / Jewelry Box, Russia, c. 1970

Located in London, GB

A rare and beautiful quality mid century decorative box made of translucent Siberian green nephrite jade stone, made in Russia (Soviet Union at the time), c. 1970. The green of the ...

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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Jade, Onyx

Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s
Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s

Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s

$524

Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s Very elegant jewelry or decorative trinket box. Entirely constructed with alabaster stone and a brass hin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Marble, Brass

1950's Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm
1950's Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm

1950's Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm

$350

1950's Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm

Located in Red Lion, PA

1950s Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Specimen Wood Box by Norman Brumm This small but striking 1950s decorative box by Norman Brumm showcases the artist’s signature Brutalist ...

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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Brass

Scatola decorativa Italiana in Bambù e Ottone 1960s
Scatola decorativa Italiana in Bambù e Ottone 1960s

Scatola decorativa Italiana in Bambù e Ottone 1960s

$640Sale Price|20% Off

Scatola decorativa Italiana in Bambù e Ottone 1960s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Particolare Scatola Decorativa in bambù intrecciato e Ottone design Italiano 1960.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Brass

Regency Walnut jewelry box, aluminum, Italy, 1980
Regency Walnut jewelry box, aluminum, Italy, 1980

Regency Walnut jewelry box, aluminum, Italy, 1980

$647

Regency Walnut jewelry box, aluminum, Italy, 1980

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful walnut-shaped jewelry box designed and made in italy in the 1980s vintage. Beautiful decorative object perfect for storing your earrings, small necklaces or even your ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Enameled Metal Utility Bins with Hinged Lids
Vintage Industrial Enameled Metal Utility Bins with Hinged Lids

Vintage Industrial Enameled Metal Utility Bins with Hinged Lids

$55 / item

Vintage Industrial Enameled Metal Utility Bins with Hinged Lids

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Medium-sized enameled metal utility bins showcase sturdy industrial construction with hinged lids and stackable design. Originally manufactured by Tolesco...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood
"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood

"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood

By Ottaviani

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully crafted of hammered silver -- now with a soft, old silver patina -- enamel and rosewood, this exceptional decorative box depicts a wildly imaginative crane-like bird with...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver

1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Square Giltwood Box with Floral Design
1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Square Giltwood Box with Floral Design

1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Square Giltwood Box with Floral Design

$240

1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Square Giltwood Box with Floral Design

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very charming Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box has been painted in pink with gold gilt featuring floral details. This box could be used for storage or jewelry and would certai...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Metal, 1970s Stars and Stripes Roadie Box
Metal, 1970s Stars and Stripes Roadie Box

Metal, 1970s Stars and Stripes Roadie Box

$198

Metal, 1970s Stars and Stripes Roadie Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful Roadie or Evil Knievel stage box, ready for goggles to boots, from bags to books... reminiscent of.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Luxury Box Dior Home Style
1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Luxury Box Dior Home Style

1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Luxury Box Dior Home Style

$471

1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Luxury Box Dior Home Style

By Dior Home, Guzzini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Capturing the opulent essence of 1970s high-society design, this exquisite decorative box is a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern luxury. Crafted from heavy, high-quality lucite with ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Brass

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box
Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

$195

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box in leather featuring a gold embossed lid with floral decoration and green fabric interior. The color of the leather box is black with a ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Mid-Century Italian Rectangular Blue Marble Trinket Jewelry Box
Mid-Century Italian Rectangular Blue Marble Trinket Jewelry Box

Mid-Century Italian Rectangular Blue Marble Trinket Jewelry Box

$325

Mid-Century Italian Rectangular Blue Marble Trinket Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming marble box with gilt brass frame as well as mounted feet. The blue box is a beautiful addition to a vanity or as a desk accessory.

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Marble, Brass

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Wooden Jewelry Box Geometric Pattern
Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Wooden Jewelry Box Geometric Pattern

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Wooden Jewelry Box Geometric Pattern

$195

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Wooden Jewelry Box Geometric Pattern

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage marquetry inlaid wooden jewelry box, often featuring a herringbone or chevron geometric pattern crafted from mixed exotic woods. Various shades of ...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Park Sherman Art Deco Bakelite Tambour-Top Jewelry Cigarette Box
Park Sherman Art Deco Bakelite Tambour-Top Jewelry Cigarette Box

Park Sherman Art Deco Bakelite Tambour-Top Jewelry Cigarette Box

$132Sale Price|20% Off

Park Sherman Art Deco Bakelite Tambour-Top Jewelry Cigarette Box

By Park Sherman

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic vintage art deco cigarette box called the “Rollette” designed by Park Sherman. The tambour door rolls back to show a two tone striped chrome finish inside. Highly collectable...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Modern boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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 boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern 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 boxes, popular names associated with this style include Bitossi, Line Vautrin, Piero Fornasetti, and Gabriella Crespi. 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 boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $34,396 while the average work can sell for $850.

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