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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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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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1920s Antique Italian Painted Tin Candy Box from Elah Confectionery
1920s Antique Italian Painted Tin Candy Box from Elah Confectionery

1920s Antique Italian Painted Tin Candy Box from Elah Confectionery

$2,961

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

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Metal

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

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

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

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Wood

Decorative Round Antique Wooden Lidded Sugar Bowl Box
Decorative Round Antique Wooden Lidded Sugar Bowl Box

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

2 Blue Nesting Boxes in lacquered wood, France, 1970
2 Blue Nesting Boxes in lacquered wood, France, 1970

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

Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s
Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s

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

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Alabaster, Brass

Vintage Silver Plated Peanut Box by FB Rogers - 1960s
Vintage Silver Plated Peanut Box by FB Rogers - 1960s

Vintage Silver Plated Peanut Box by FB Rogers - 1960s

$462

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

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

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

$3,500

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

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

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

Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato
Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato

Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato

$4,975

Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Venezia, IT

Extra-Large Rectangular Murano Glass Box – Space and Beauty in a Single Object Elegant and spacious, this large rectangular Murano glass box is the perfect choice for those looking f...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Handcrafted Wooden Box Jewelry Keepsake Studio Organic Modern
Handcrafted Wooden Box Jewelry Keepsake Studio Organic Modern

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

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

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.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Fornasetti Rectangular Box with Smoking Motif
Fornasetti Rectangular Box with Smoking Motif

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

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

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

$2,250

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

Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin
Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin

Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin

$4,500

Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A piece of wonderful jewelry by Line Vautrin designed in 1941 on the subject of St Foi, a child martyr on the early fourth century and the patron saint of prinsoers, in a rare form of a reliquary...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Bronze

XL Mid Century Modern Tessellated Trunk Chest Coffee Table Box by Robert Marcius
XL Mid Century Modern Tessellated Trunk Chest Coffee Table Box by Robert Marcius

XL Mid Century Modern Tessellated Trunk Chest Coffee Table Box by Robert Marcius

$620Sale Price|20% Off

XL Mid Century Modern Tessellated Trunk Chest Coffee Table Box by Robert Marcius

By Robert Marcius

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Large and Heavy Mid Century Modern Tessellated Bone Trunk Chest Coffee Table Box. Lots of storage room with velvet lined interior. Pagoda for top. By Robert Marcius and in very good ...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Bone

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

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

$1,019

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

Lino Sabattini Made in Italy Decorative Box in Silver Metal, 1960s
Lino Sabattini Made in Italy Decorative Box in Silver Metal, 1960s

Lino Sabattini Made in Italy Decorative Box in Silver Metal, 1960s

$605Sale Price|30% Off

Lino Sabattini Made in Italy Decorative Box in Silver Metal, 1960s

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern design cylindrical container for breadsticks or decorative box in silver metal designed by Lino Sabattini, engraved Sabattini Made in Italy under the base,...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Italian Green Onyx with Brass Trinket Jewelry Box
Mid-Century Italian Green Onyx with Brass Trinket Jewelry Box

Mid-Century Italian Green Onyx with Brass Trinket Jewelry Box

$275

Mid-Century Italian Green Onyx with Brass Trinket Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Sturdy rectangular hinged trinket box featuring green onyx and brass hardware. This natural stone box is super charming and functional for displaying or containing jewelry, cigarette...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Onyx, Brass

Italian Jewelry Box Seashell Form, Circa Mid-20th Century, Italy
Italian Jewelry Box Seashell Form, Circa Mid-20th Century, Italy

Italian Jewelry Box Seashell Form, Circa Mid-20th Century, Italy

$485

Italian Jewelry Box Seashell Form, Circa Mid-20th Century, Italy

Located in New York, NY

An Italian seashell‑form jewelry box with corduroy‑textured exterior and velvet interior, circa mid‑20th century, Italy. The box’s exterior features a rich corduroy textile in a seas...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Mexican Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box
Mid Century Mexican Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box

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...

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

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

Scatola decorativa Italiana in Bambù e Ottone 1960s

$644Sale 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

Materials

Brass

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

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box

$829

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 Gold Washed Jewel Box, Hand-Crafted, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gold Washed Jewel Box, Hand-Crafted, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Gold Washed Jewel Box, Hand-Crafted, 1950s

$595

Italian Mid-Century Modern Gold Washed Jewel Box, Hand-Crafted, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic Italian 22kt gold washed jewel/document box featuring hand applied passementerie and hand painted details.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

American Studio Craft Sculptural Hinged Box in Walnut, 1970s
American Studio Craft Sculptural Hinged Box in Walnut, 1970s

American Studio Craft Sculptural Hinged Box in Walnut, 1970s

$725

American Studio Craft Sculptural Hinged Box in Walnut, 1970s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An elegantly sculpted solid walnut box in a teardrop or comma form with a hinged lid. Highly tactile and alluring object with an even patina, clearly inspired by the work of Wendell ...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Walnut

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

Aldo Tura Parchment Jewelry Box
Aldo Tura Parchment Jewelry Box

Aldo Tura Parchment Jewelry Box

$750

Aldo Tura Parchment Jewelry Box

By Aldo Tura

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry box in lacquered parchment and wood by Aldo Tura. Italy, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Parchment Paper

Midcentury Owl Dish in Pewter
Midcentury Owl Dish in Pewter

Midcentury Owl Dish in Pewter

$260Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Owl Dish in Pewter

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and unique midcentury pewter owl dish with striking blue eyes. The dish is very heavy and well made with a very small hallmark on the back.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Pewter

1980s Plexiglass and Vienna Straw Rectangular Box in the manner of Dior Home
1980s Plexiglass and Vienna Straw Rectangular Box in the manner of Dior Home

1980s Plexiglass and Vienna Straw Rectangular Box in the manner of Dior Home

$568

1980s Plexiglass and Vienna Straw Rectangular Box in the manner of Dior Home

By Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A lovely rectangular box manufactured in Italy in the manner of Dior home, it's in good conditions overall. The 1980s Italian Box is a striking and distinctive piece that embodies th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wicker, Plexiglass

Decorative Aluminium Box, France, 1970s
Decorative Aluminium Box, France, 1970s

Decorative Aluminium Box, France, 1970s

$539

Decorative Aluminium Box, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French decorative aluminium box dating from the 1970s. This small round box features a removable lid adorned with an elegant raised floral decoration, depicting stylized flowers and ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Aluminum

20th Century Gabriella Crespi Decorative Box in Brass and Plexiglass '70s
20th Century Gabriella Crespi Decorative Box in Brass and Plexiglass '70s

20th Century Gabriella Crespi Decorative Box in Brass and Plexiglass '70s

$3,319

20th Century Gabriella Crespi Decorative Box in Brass and Plexiglass '70s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Politecnico in Milan, where her work is permeated by her perspective on Le Corbusier’s and Frank Lloyd Wright’s design expe...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Brass

MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Lidded Trinket Box in the Style of Los Castillios
MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Lidded Trinket Box in the Style of Los Castillios

MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Lidded Trinket Box in the Style of Los Castillios

$375

MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Lidded Trinket Box in the Style of Los Castillios

By Los Castillos

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful MCM abalone shell and brass lidded trinket box with hard wood lining made in Mexico in the style of Los Castillios, circa 1960s. The piece is stamped on the underside “Made...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's
Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's

$225

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box with classical scenes. This gilt-wood box with red, gold and black detailing can be used t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Italian Mid-Century Small Rectangular Leather Embossed Box
Italian Mid-Century Small Rectangular Leather Embossed Box

Italian Mid-Century Small Rectangular Leather Embossed Box

$240

Italian Mid-Century Small Rectangular Leather Embossed Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Beautifully molded Italian leather box with a raised style and features crests of coat of arms with lions and fleur de lis on the top. Additionally this piece has been enhanced with ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood, Teak, Signed
Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood, Teak, Signed

Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood, Teak, Signed

$12,850

Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood, Teak, Signed

By George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare early George Nelson for Herman Miller nine drawer jewelry / miniature cabinet in rosewood and teak with porcelain pulls. Completely original, never refinished very good conditio...

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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak

2 round wooden boxes, France, 1970
2 round wooden boxes, France, 1970

2 round wooden boxes, France, 1970

$533 / set

2 round wooden boxes, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of round wooden boxes, France, 1970s, with a clean, organic design. Made from wood with rich, contrasting grain, they have a gently curved shape, reminiscent of polished pebbles. Their glossy finish highlights the warm hues of the wood, ranging from deep brown to honey tones, with subtle natural variations. Both decorative and functional, these boxes can be used as jewelry boxes, catch-alls, or discreet storage containers, while adding an elegant vintage touch. Style : Mid-Century Modern Organic / Biomorphic French design, 1970s Key features: Pair of wooden boxes France, 1970s Round shape with domed lid Design inspired by natural forms (pebble) Wood with a warm, visible grain Smooth, glossy finish Ideal for jewelry, small items, or decoration Harmonious and decorative set Keywords : vintage wooden box, 1970s wooden box, round designer wooden box, organic wooden object, mid-century decor, pebble-shaped wooden box, vintage French storage, vintage wooden jewelry box

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Wood

Decorative Amethyst Box - Signed “Made in Italy” for Christian Dior
Decorative Amethyst Box - Signed “Made in Italy” for Christian Dior

Decorative Amethyst Box - Signed “Made in Italy” for Christian Dior

$2,464

Decorative Amethyst Box - Signed “Made in Italy” for Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Decorative Amethyst Box – Christian Dior Decorative box. Pink and black amethyst box with white marble interior, and a black decorative stone. Signed “Made in Italy” for Christian Di...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Amethyst

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape
Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape

$806

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Roma, IT

Tobacco container by Aldo Tura, Italy 1940s in goatskin, brass and wood. The container has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and another for storing and lighting the games. D...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Brass

Hand-Painted Russian Box of Tsar Nicholas II with Vermillion Red Interior
Hand-Painted Russian Box of Tsar Nicholas II with Vermillion Red Interior

Hand-Painted Russian Box of Tsar Nicholas II with Vermillion Red Interior

$465

Hand-Painted Russian Box of Tsar Nicholas II with Vermillion Red Interior

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Russian box features a hand-painted portrait of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, adorned with gilded detailing that frames the artwork in imperial splendo...

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20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Paint

Antique Wooden Cash Register
Antique Wooden Cash Register

Antique Wooden Cash Register

$1,161

Antique Wooden Cash Register

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Oak - Minor signs of use due to age and use - all seems in functional order - Missing one key from down part drawer but the drawer is not locked and can be opened

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Early 1900s Central American Antique Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Rectangular Red Leather Embossed Box
Italian Mid-Century Rectangular Red Leather Embossed Box

Italian Mid-Century Rectangular Red Leather Embossed Box

$250

Italian Mid-Century Rectangular Red Leather Embossed Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Beautifully molded Italian leather box with a raised style and features crests of coat of arms on the top. The interior of the box is leather as well. Fantastic piece to add to a col...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy
Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy

Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy

$875

Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy

By Bitossi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual ceramic box by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Italy, ca' 1960's, signed. Geometric design, beautifully decorated in yellow, brown, black.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Brass Tobacco Box Holder. walnut wood Italy 1970s
Brass Tobacco Box Holder. walnut wood Italy 1970s

Brass Tobacco Box Holder. walnut wood Italy 1970s

$390

Brass Tobacco Box Holder. walnut wood Italy 1970s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Walnut wood tobacco box. brass lid .

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato
Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato

Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato

$5,971

Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Venezia, IT

Extra-Large Rectangular Murano Glass Box – Space and Beauty in a Single Object Elegant and spacious, this large rectangular Murano glass box is the perfect choice for those looking f...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Accordion Cigarette Box, Noble Woods & Bakelite, 1950s
Mid-Century Accordion Cigarette Box, Noble Woods & Bakelite, 1950s

Mid-Century Accordion Cigarette Box, Noble Woods & Bakelite, 1950s

$2,500 / set

Mid-Century Accordion Cigarette Box, Noble Woods & Bakelite, 1950s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Mid-Century Accordion Cigarette Box, France, 1950s — Noble Woods & Bakelite Discover this exquisite mid-century accordion cigarette box from France, dating back to the 1950s. Cr...

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box

$272

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box

By Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This lucite jewelry box designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies embodies the mid-century modern style with its sleek, minimalist form and use of synthetic materials. The ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Italy 1960 with flowers
Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Italy 1960 with flowers

Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Italy 1960 with flowers

$367

Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Italy 1960 with flowers

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Onyx jewelry box Italy 1960 with flower decorations

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Onyx

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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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