Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Mid-Century Turquoise Opaline Glass Cylindrical Jewelry Casket w/ Gilt Bronze

$1,170

Mid-Century Turquoise Opaline Glass Cylindrical Jewelry Casket w/ Gilt Bronze

Located in New York, NY

French Turquoise Blue/Aqua Blue/Celeste Blue Opaline Glass Cylindrical Jewelry Casket with Gilt Bronze Mounts This French turquoise blue opaline glass casket was created as a refine...

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1930s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Bronze

Pair of Midcentury End Table/ Cube Boxes with Storage Interiors

$3,800 / set

Pair of Midcentury End Table/ Cube Boxes with Storage Interiors

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of midcentury cube end tables with storage compartment mahogany wood lids are fitted to lift and store.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970

$768

Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous mid-century square shaped decorative jewelry box in an elegant tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This fantastic piece was designed in France during the 1970s for Christ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

$11,710

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

J’ai perdu ma tourterelle by Line Vautrin – Box in silvered bronze

$11,855

J’ai perdu ma tourterelle by Line Vautrin – Box in silvered bronze

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

J’ai perdu ma tourterelle (I lost my dove) by Line Vautrin – Box in silvered bronze. J’ai perdu ma tourterelle (I lost my dove) Box in silvered bronze by Line Vautrin. Large silvered...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Decorative Octagonal Box, Italy 1970s

$1,005

Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Decorative Octagonal Box, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century jewelry or decorative octagonal box in a beautiful tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This stylish object was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attribute...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Gold Gilt Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

$275

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Gold Gilt Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box in leather featuring a gold embossed lid with sun decoration and royal blue fabric interior. The color of the leather box is fantastic s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Vintage Cigarette Dispenser Burlwood Box

$450

Vintage Cigarette Dispenser Burlwood Box

By Davidoff 1

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage cigarette box in burl wood and sterling with glass top. Clever design. Dimensions: 9 w x 6.5 d x 2.75 h close...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Shanghai Weave Rooster Music Box

$795

Vintage Shanghai Weave Rooster Music Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This delightful vintage Shanghai weave rooster music box is a charming example of mid-20th-century decorative craftsmanship, blending playful form with artisanal technique. Handcraft...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Wicker

Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England

$195

Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in London, a large brass bee. The wings of the bee opens upwards that gives access to a small "secret" compartment. This compartment can be used for a variety uses including...

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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Beveled Glass Underglaze Painting Box, circa 1950

$579

French Beveled Glass Underglaze Painting Box, circa 1950

Located in Labrit, Landes

Jewelry box completely covered with beveled glass. A rose adorns the lid of the box. Good condition with marks of time and three small losses (please see photos) Shipping L20 /P ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Pietro Chiesa Decorative Box for Fontana Arte, Brass & Crystal, 1938

$4,742

Pietro Chiesa Decorative Box for Fontana Arte, Brass & Crystal, 1938

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Torino, Piemonte

After an apprenticeship with the glassmaker Giannotti Pietro Chiesa opened his own glass workshop in 1921. In the early 1920s he participated in the Monza Biennale, the Venice Bienna...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Glass

Bakelite Minaudière Box

$525

Bakelite Minaudière Box

Located in New York, NY

Bakelite minaudière box. Vintage Italian bakelite tortoise box with hinged mirrored removable lid, hinged lid double compartments and two open comp...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Dior Large Smoked "Frozen" Lucite Italian Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

$591

Dior Large Smoked "Frozen" Lucite Italian Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Mid-Century jewelry or decorative rectangular box, made in charming smoked brownish lucite with a "frozen effect." This elegant object was produced in Italy during the 1970...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

4-Tier Stacking Metal Canister Set by Lincoln Beauty Ware, USA, 1960s

$283

4-Tier Stacking Metal Canister Set by Lincoln Beauty Ware, USA, 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

1960s Lincoln Beauty Ware 4-Tier Stacking Metal Canister Set – Green Retro Kitchen Storage Vintage 4-tier stacking metal canister set by Lincoln Beauty Ware, USA, circa 1960s. Featu...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

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

$532

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

Materials

Brass

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

$650

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

Apple Lidded vanity box in brass, Italy, 1970's

$768

Apple Lidded vanity box in brass, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb vanity box designed and produced in Italy during the 1970's. Elegant and sophisticated apple shaped box in brass, a beautiful item to display in your home Ref:1703.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960

$1,200

Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960

By Fornasetti

Located in Chicago, IL

Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960’s. Excellent original condition. Measures 12” long 4.25” deep 1.5” tall.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Money Bank Drum in Blue Glass & Silver Plate, 1970s

$118

Vintage Money Bank Drum in Blue Glass & Silver Plate, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small decorative Money Bank in the shape of a drum. It's made from silver plated metal and cobalt blue glass. You get access to its content by turning the lid. Manufactured by Viener...

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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Gucci, Italy - Fine Italian Equestrian Jewellery / Table Box - Silver Plate

$1,651

Gucci, Italy - Fine Italian Equestrian Jewellery / Table Box - Silver Plate

By Gucci

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusual example of a mid-century modern multi-functional box by the iconic fashion house, Gucci. Made from silver plate the box itself has a brushed satin finish with the lid...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box

$416Sale Price|32% Off

Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small rectangular cut glass candis or jewelry box with hardware in brass.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Cenedese Trio of Mid-Century Clear Green Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Jars

$2,200 / set

Cenedese Trio of Mid-Century Clear Green Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Jars

By Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Rare set of three Cenedese vintage midcentury clear green colored / coloured Murano glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970s. Wonderful Italian gl...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box

$1,695

Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Extra large Tessellated Travertine and Marble box by Maitland Smith. The hinged Travertine box is complemented by a burgundy border with brass inlays, The box sits on br...

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1980s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Brass

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

$1,017

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

By Christian Dior

Located in BARCELONA, ES

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

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Rattan, Lucite

Palm Beach Billie Ross Antique Box Bag w Lucite Handle

$262Sale Price|25% Off

Palm Beach Billie Ross Antique Box Bag w Lucite Handle

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Cute antique mid century Palm Beach Billie Ross box bag with lucite handle and textile inside with mirror, antique gallery images outside. Unique collectible piece.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Vintage Italian Florentine Giltwood Rectangular Painted Box

$225

Vintage Italian Florentine Giltwood Rectangular Painted Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box has been painted in soothing ivory white and could be used for storage or jewelry and would certainly look great on a coffee or side ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Midcentury Box Wood and Art Glass by Erwin Burger for Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s

$828

Midcentury Box Wood and Art Glass by Erwin Burger for Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s

By Fontana Arte, Erwin Burger

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing little rectangular decorative box in wood and art glass with reverse painted glass by Erwin Burger for Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1950s.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Wood

Maitland Smith (Attributed) Tessellated Pen Shell, Bone & Wood Hinged Box, 1970s

$750

Maitland Smith (Attributed) Tessellated Pen Shell, Bone & Wood Hinged Box, 1970s

By Maitland Smith

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This is a very stylish tessellated pen shell, bone and wood box most likely by Maitland Smith and made in the Philippines. This long, slender beauty measures 15 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2.75"...

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1970s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Mixed Metal Patchwork Box by Paul Evans

$3,249

Mixed Metal Patchwork Box by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Oxnard, CA

Here is a brutalist, mixed metal keep-sake box by Paul Evans, circa 1970s. It is constructed of patinated copper panels and lined with cork. The design features splashes of solder a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Copper

Vintage Silver Plated Peanut Box by FB Rogers - 1960s

$461

Vintage Silver Plated Peanut Box by FB Rogers - 1960s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Measures : 18x8 cm H:8cm Materials : Gold Plate,Silver Plate,Steel,Cast,Hand-Crafted Silver-plated peanut-shaped box by FB Rogers, believed to be from the 1960s. Made of silver-plat...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dresser or Table Box

$3,200

Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dresser or Table Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed silver table box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Regency Walnut jewelry box, aluminum, Italy, 1980

$650

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

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Florentine Italian Jewelry Boxes Wood Sculpted Gilt Painted Lord&Taylor, 3

$495 / set

1950s Florentine Italian Jewelry Boxes Wood Sculpted Gilt Painted Lord&Taylor, 3

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Set of Three Wooden Boxes made in Italy for the Lord & Taylor's Department Stores. Small 3 7/8 x 3 5/8 x 1 5/8 in Medium 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/8 in Large 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 2 1/8 in

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Bakelite and Brass Square Jewelry Box Design 1970 Da Silva

$1,065

Bakelite and Brass Square Jewelry Box Design 1970 Da Silva

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegant Da Silva jewelry box in Brass and Bakelite ivory color

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950

$350

Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica lobster tureen or box with green glaze, circa 1950.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pietra Dura Inlaid Hardstone Jewelry Box with Malachite, Jasper & Sodali

$325

Vintage Pietra Dura Inlaid Hardstone Jewelry Box with Malachite, Jasper & Sodali

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely crafted vintage hardstone jewelry box featuring a striking geometric pietra dura–style inlay composed of richly colored natural stones, including malachite, red jasper, and ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Cigarette Box Le Porte Di Milano by Piero Fornasetti

$946

1960s Mid-Century Modern Cigarette Box Le Porte Di Milano by Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A beautiful and rare mid-century modern cigarette box designed by the renowned Italian artist, Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), in the 1960s. This piece is part of the iconic "Le Porte ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Porcelain Lided Box by Gucci, Decorated with the Flora Motif, Richard Ginori

$1,537

Porcelain Lided Box by Gucci, Decorated with the Flora Motif, Richard Ginori

By Gucci, Richard Ginori

Located in Uccle, BE

Porcelain lided box decorated with the iconic Flora motif : Pretty porcelain box whose lid is decorated with the morif "Flora". The edge of the lid and t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Antique Italian Painted Tin Candy Box from Elah Confectionery

$2,963

1920s Antique Italian Painted Tin Candy Box from Elah Confectionery

Located in Piacenza, Italy

An antique Italian painted tin candy box originating from a confectionery shop in Genoa, dating to the early 20th century. The box is decorated with richly detailed scenes depicting ...

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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, circa 1970's

$1,017

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, circa 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1970s. Silver plated box depicting a shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will decorate your inte...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Decorative Round Antique Wooden Lidded Sugar Bowl Box

$150

Decorative Round Antique Wooden Lidded Sugar Bowl Box

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage or antique wooden lidded sugar bowl, often referred to as treenware. It is a collectible item, likely hand-carved or turned on a lathe, featuring a ...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Onyx box, brown, France, 1970

$533

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

Liwan's Rome Large Italian Decorative Box in Brass & Stainless Steel, 1970s

$851

Liwan's Rome Large Italian Decorative Box in Brass & Stainless Steel, 1970s

By Liwan's Rome

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous and incredibly elegant large decorative box made from a combination of gilt brass and polished stainless steel, lined internally with black-colored glass. This stylish piec...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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 Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s

$663

Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s Small lidded box constructed in carved alabaster with a rectangular form and softly rounded body. The surface is worked w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed

$3,500

Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed. Small scale lidded box with gold glazed geometric zig-zag pattern over a Rimini blue glaze. Signed on the underside 854.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Box -- Fused Glass Fish Motif

$975

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Box -- Fused Glass Fish Motif

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a richly textured and visually compelling Italian ceramic box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, dating to the mid-20th century and retailed by Raymor. The rectangular form is distin...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti card holder 1950s Italy gold designs on olive green background

$2,252

Piero Fornasetti card holder 1950s Italy gold designs on olive green background

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Card holder designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti in the 1950s, made in Italy. Made of silkscreened metal, plastic, and brass; painted and lacquered with gold designs on an o...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

2 Blue Nesting Boxes in lacquered wood, France, 1970

$533 / set

2 Blue Nesting Boxes in lacquered wood, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of two nesting lacquered wooden boxes, decorated with stylized motifs in shades of blue, turquoise, and multicolored accents. The finely crafted design evokes a floral or radiating pattern, typical of 1970s decorative aesthetics. These boxes can be nested inside each other for convenient storage or displayed separately as decorative objects. Ideal for storing jewelry, small items, or keepsakes, they combine functionality and elegance. Their glossy finish and graphic details make them true decorative pieces with vintage charm. Features Period: 1970s Origin: France Material: Lacquered wood Colors: Blue, turquoise, black with multicolored details Shape: Rectangular with lid Special feature: Nesting boxes Use: Storage, jewelry box, decoration Condition: Good vintage condition Style Vintage Decorative art 1970s Oriental influence Keywords vintage lacquered wood boxes blue nesting boxes french vintage decor lacquer box set 1970s decorative storage boxes asian style lacquer box vintage jewelry box set blue lacquer boxes...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Fornasetti Rectangular Box with Smoking Motif

$950

Fornasetti Rectangular Box with Smoking Motif

By Fornasetti

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Fornasetti long, rectangular, box with a charming illustration of three pipes. Hand colored Lithography on metal. Exterior metal box slides over a metal interior box, powder coated...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Tin

Cube Box in Lucite Alessandro Albrizzi Style, Italy, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

$555

Cube Box in Lucite Alessandro Albrizzi Style, Italy, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Rome, IT

Cubic box in purple and transparent Lucite in the style of Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy, circa 1970.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Handcrafted Wooden Box Jewelry Keepsake Studio Organic Modern

$350

Handcrafted Wooden Box Jewelry Keepsake Studio Organic Modern

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a small, handcrafted wooden box, likely a jewelry or keepsake box, featuring a domed lid and various wood types. The box has a polished finish that highlight...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Gucci, Italy - Solid Sterling 800 Silver Box c.1968

$3,303

Vintage Gucci, Italy - Solid Sterling 800 Silver Box c.1968

By Gucci

Located in Bath, GB

A truly striking and very rare box by the iconic designer, Gucci, Italy. What makes this one so very special is that is made from solid 800/100 silver rather than the usual silver p...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver

Midcentury Box Lucite Ice effect and Brass Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s

$829

Midcentury Box Lucite Ice effect and Brass Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing rectangular box in lucite ice effect and brass chromated in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Mid Century Mexican Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box

$550

Mid Century Mexican Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rousing lidded box with form and function, handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper decorated in mother of pearl. Stamped Mexico on the bottom. As seen in the last photo of the...

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

$1,800

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: 12 inc...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Ikea Vintage Storage Box, Knut and Marianne Hagberg, Memphis Milano style, 1990s

$152

Ikea Vintage Storage Box, Knut and Marianne Hagberg, Memphis Milano style, 1990s

By IKEA, K and M Hagberg

Located in Praha, CZ

- rare - marked - very practical

Category

1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Plastic

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.