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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

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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Brass and Walnut Pocket Emptier by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Mid-Century Brass and Walnut Pocket Emptier by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s

Mid-Century Brass and Walnut Pocket Emptier by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s

$800

Mid-Century Brass and Walnut Pocket Emptier by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous vide poche in walnut wood and solid brass. This elegant item was designed by Tommaso Barbi in Italy in the 1970s. This lovely item is made in the shape of a crate combining...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Jon Sauer California Modernist Studio Exotic Woods Betel Nut Lidded Box
Jon Sauer California Modernist Studio Exotic Woods Betel Nut Lidded Box

Jon Sauer California Modernist Studio Exotic Woods Betel Nut Lidded Box

$795Sale Price|38% Off

Jon Sauer California Modernist Studio Exotic Woods Betel Nut Lidded Box

By Jon Sauer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Zig zag patterned cocobolo, blackwood and betel nut lidded box created by Jon Sauer of San Francisco, California. Box measures 7" in height by 3" in diameter. In excellent vintage co...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Cocobolo

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

$7,031Sale 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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt Pepper Cellar on Lucite Base
Mid-Century Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt Pepper Cellar on Lucite Base

Mid-Century Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt Pepper Cellar on Lucite Base

$175

Mid-Century Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt Pepper Cellar on Lucite Base

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Paris, this charming bee has been later mounted on a lucite base. The wings of the bee open with a compartment that can be used to store jewelry or functional for salt an...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

1960s Bitossi Aldo Londi Italian Red Ceramic Box Italy
1960s Bitossi Aldo Londi Italian Red Ceramic Box Italy

1960s Bitossi Aldo Londi Italian Red Ceramic Box Italy

$1,450

1960s Bitossi Aldo Londi Italian Red Ceramic Box Italy

By Bitossi

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Italian Red Black decorative ceramic pottery box geometric relief attributed to Bitossi Aldo Londi Stamped Italy 6 x 4.38 x 2 H inches Presentation unrestored original vintage ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Midcentury Round Box in Murano Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Round Box in Murano Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Round Box in Murano Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s

$1,136

Midcentury Round Box in Murano Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury wonderful round box in murano glass by Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Lucite and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Lucite and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

Lucite and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

$644

Lucite and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful mid-century decorative jewelry box made in a beautiful combination of chrome and clear lucite. This elegant round box was made in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box
Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box

Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box

$380

Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box

By Ottaviani

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing the epitome of sophistication: the Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba Wood and Floral Decorated Silver Plated Cigarette Box by Ottaviani. Crafted with utmost precision and...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

5-Piece Travel Manicure Set with Brush
5-Piece Travel Manicure Set with Brush

5-Piece Travel Manicure Set with Brush

$150

5-Piece Travel Manicure Set with Brush

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A handsome compliment to the men's dressing table, dressing room or Valet. The attractive Garment brush, with brass trim, and clasp opens to reveal a fil...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Gray Earthenware Ceramic Vanity Powder Box w/ Female Bust Handle
Mid-century Gray Earthenware Ceramic Vanity Powder Box w/ Female Bust Handle

Mid-century Gray Earthenware Ceramic Vanity Powder Box w/ Female Bust Handle

$211Sale Price|35% Off

Mid-century Gray Earthenware Ceramic Vanity Powder Box w/ Female Bust Handle

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A serene 1930s Art Deco powder box featuring a sculpted woman with her head gently tilted upward and eyes closed, embodying the calm, modern femininity celebrated in the era’s design...

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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Benaglia Silver Plate Italian Decorative Box for Cleto Munari, 1970s
Midcentury Benaglia Silver Plate Italian Decorative Box for Cleto Munari, 1970s

Midcentury Benaglia Silver Plate Italian Decorative Box for Cleto Munari, 1970s

$585

Midcentury Benaglia Silver Plate Italian Decorative Box for Cleto Munari, 1970s

By Cleto Munari

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant box midcentury silver plate decorative box. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Benaglia for Cleto Munari. The master combination of silver plat...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Silver

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s
Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s

$490

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning midcentury Lucite and chrome squared valet tray or ashtray. This wonderful item was produced in France in the style of Christian Dior in 1970. The pocket emptier is lovely because of the beautiful straight lines and the chromed metal central part, making it look like a cube of ice with a floating rounded chromed plate in the middle. A wonderful example of design from the 1970s, both for the fusion of materials and colours. The chromed plate can be moved, changing the shape of the item. A gorgeous item that will enhance a midcentury-style living room, studio or entrance hall. Christian Dior was founded in 1946 by designer Christian Dior. It currently designs and retails leather goods, fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragrance, makeup, and skincare products, while also maintaining its tradition as a creator of haute-couture under the Christian Dior Couture division. The Christian Dior label remains largely for women's offerings, although the company also operates the Dior Homme division for men and the baby Dior...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Chrome

1970s Jewelry Secret Stash Box Organic Wood
1970s Jewelry Secret Stash Box Organic Wood

1970s Jewelry Secret Stash Box Organic Wood

$275

1970s Jewelry Secret Stash Box Organic Wood

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Free Form Raw Edge Wood Jewelry Box  Wood has a clear finish. Velvet interior sections. In the style of Don Shoemaker  No label  5.75 h x 15 w x 5.5 d Original Unrestored Preow...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

1940s Distressed Military Ice Cooler Tote Portable Chest Leather Canvas
1940s Distressed Military Ice Cooler Tote Portable Chest Leather Canvas

1940s Distressed Military Ice Cooler Tote Portable Chest Leather Canvas

$200

1940s Distressed Military Ice Cooler Tote Portable Chest Leather Canvas

By United States Army

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1940s Distressed Military Ice Bucket Portable Insulated Chest US vintage military surplus ice cooler chest designed in metal, canvas, cotton and leather 23...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Bodil Eje Danish Boxes / Humidors by Alfred Klitgaard
Bodil Eje Danish Boxes / Humidors by Alfred Klitgaard

Bodil Eje Danish Boxes / Humidors by Alfred Klitgaard

$680Sale Price / item|20% Off

Bodil Eje Danish Boxes / Humidors by Alfred Klitgaard

By Alfred Klitgaard

Located in San Diego, CA

Three beautifully crafted solid wood trinket boxes / humidors by Danish craftsman Alfred Klitgaard, circa 1960s. Very detailed construction and exquisite finish with a eight gorgeous...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Toso Mid-Century Modern Blue Molato Murano Glass Jewelry Box, 1982
Toso Mid-Century Modern Blue Molato Murano Glass Jewelry Box, 1982

Toso Mid-Century Modern Blue Molato Murano Glass Jewelry Box, 1982

$1,903 / item

Toso Mid-Century Modern Blue Molato Murano Glass Jewelry Box, 1982

By Toso Vetri D'arte

Located in Murano, Venezia

These boxes are a beautiful invention of the master glassmaker Toso Murano who designed them in 1982. They can be used as jewelry boxes, and they are beautiful thanks to the reflec...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Handcrafted Leopardwood Covered Box, American Studio Craft, 1983
Handcrafted Leopardwood Covered Box, American Studio Craft, 1983

Handcrafted Leopardwood Covered Box, American Studio Craft, 1983

$475

Handcrafted Leopardwood Covered Box, American Studio Craft, 1983

Located in San Diego, CA

Handcrafted studio craft covered box in richly figured leopardwood, signed and dated 2013 on the underside. #5649 The compact cylindrical form is beautifully executed, with a fitte...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Zebra Wood, Wood

Danish Rosewood Box with Gilt Enamel Detail
Danish Rosewood Box with Gilt Enamel Detail

Danish Rosewood Box with Gilt Enamel Detail

$1,250

Danish Rosewood Box with Gilt Enamel Detail

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous deep purple enameled Danish rosewood jewelry or desk box with gilt enameled detail. Wooden interior and bottom.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Parquetry Decorative Jewelry Box with Side Drawer and Mirror
Mid-Century Parquetry Decorative Jewelry Box with Side Drawer and Mirror

Mid-Century Parquetry Decorative Jewelry Box with Side Drawer and Mirror

$799

Mid-Century Parquetry Decorative Jewelry Box with Side Drawer and Mirror

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Mid-Century Modern era parquetry wooden jewelry box was made in the United States in approximately 1955 in a cubist style. The box is done in a series of woods with various stai...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Regency turtle jewelry box in brass, Italy, 1980's
Regency turtle jewelry box in brass, Italy, 1980's

Regency turtle jewelry box in brass, Italy, 1980's

$656

Regency turtle jewelry box in brass, Italy, 1980's

By Regency

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful turtle-shaped jewelry box designed and produced in Italy in the 1980's. Great brass work with decorative and colorful details. More than a box, this object is a sculpture o...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ribbed Glass Hinged Casket Box
Ribbed Glass Hinged Casket Box

Ribbed Glass Hinged Casket Box

$350

Ribbed Glass Hinged Casket Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely ribbed glass box with polished chrome trim and closure, featuring a clean, streamlined design and strong architectural presence. Both decorative and highly functional, this...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Wood Box by Don Shoemaker
Wood Box by Don Shoemaker

Wood Box by Don Shoemaker

$600

Wood Box by Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Designed by Don Shoemaker and handcrafted by SEÑAL, S.A. Mexico, circa 1960s. Using exotic local wood in Mexico such as Granadillo, excellent vintage condition. The box has beautifu...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Red Marble Stone Decorative Box with Velvet Paper Interior, 1970's
Red Marble Stone Decorative Box with Velvet Paper Interior, 1970's

Red Marble Stone Decorative Box with Velvet Paper Interior, 1970's

$1,160

Red Marble Stone Decorative Box with Velvet Paper Interior, 1970's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Luxurious vintage box crafted from richly veined red and brown natural stone, featuring an elegant architectural silhouette and refined presence. The warm tonal variations and organ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Modern Card Box, 1950s, Metal and Wood, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Card Box, 1950s, Metal and Wood, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Card Box, 1950s, Metal and Wood, Italy

$876

Mid-Century Modern Card Box, 1950s, Metal and Wood, Italy

Located in Rome, IT

Italian Mid-Century modern card box in metal wood, representing a carriage with coachmen pulled by two horses. This typo of artistic boxes was created to stay over time as cigarett...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box, French 1970
Midcentury Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box, French 1970

Midcentury Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box, French 1970

$410 / item

Midcentury Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box, French 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and tiny Christian Dior style jewellery case, it is made of Lucite, Tortoise plexiglass and brass. It was produced in France during 1970s and in its simplicity and elega...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's
Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

$1,007 / item

Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1970s. Silver plated box depicting a snail symbol of resilience and spiritual growth since antiquity. Playful design object that will d...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Dior Style Tortoise Shell Effect Jewelry Box, Italy, Circa 1970s
Dior Style Tortoise Shell Effect Jewelry Box, Italy, Circa 1970s

Dior Style Tortoise Shell Effect Jewelry Box, Italy, Circa 1970s

$1,230

Dior Style Tortoise Shell Effect Jewelry Box, Italy, Circa 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful tortoise shell effect jewelry box attributed to Dior Home and crafted in Italy during the 1970's. This unique object will add a touch of joy and elegance to your home. Your...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Shell

“L’altruisme est amour” by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box
“L’altruisme est amour” by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box

“L’altruisme est amour” by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box

$13,442

“L’altruisme est amour” by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“L’altruisme est amour” (Altruism is love) by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box. Gilt bronze box, the lid finely chiseled with a rebus. The rebus can be deciphered as follows: * The ins...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage wooden Trinket Jewelry Box
Vintage wooden Trinket Jewelry Box

Vintage wooden Trinket Jewelry Box

$79

Vintage wooden Trinket Jewelry Box

Located in Seattle, WA

This Vintage wooden box possibly oak is perfect for trinkets or Jewelry. It has slidable and removable compartments. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as p...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Card holder designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti in the 1950s
Card holder designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti in the 1950s

Card holder designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti in the 1950s

$2,226

Card holder designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti in the 1950s

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 a glo...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Embellished Brass Box
Vintage Embellished Brass Box

Vintage Embellished Brass Box

$295

Vintage Embellished Brass Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This box makes a bold decorative statement through its dense field of raised, stone-set brass medallions covering every visible surface. The rectangular form is fully encrusted with ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Two Lucite And Silver Plate Boxes Designed By Gabriella Crespi
Two Lucite And Silver Plate Boxes Designed By Gabriella Crespi

Two Lucite And Silver Plate Boxes Designed By Gabriella Crespi

$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Two Lucite And Silver Plate Boxes Designed By Gabriella Crespi

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Doraville, GA

A pair of vintage lucite and silver-plate lidded boxes. The boxes were designed by Gabriella Crespi in the 1970's and made in Italy. The small box is approximately 3 1/4 inches tall ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Alabaster Box with Brass Trim
Alabaster Box with Brass Trim

Alabaster Box with Brass Trim

$276

Alabaster Box with Brass Trim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vibrant Orange and Golden color Alabaster box with a brass trimmed closure. The box is ideal for jewelry, decor on a cocktail table or holding office supplies on your desk or work...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ceramic Trinket Box With Blue Enameled Lid
Vintage Ceramic Trinket Box With Blue Enameled Lid

Vintage Ceramic Trinket Box With Blue Enameled Lid

$195

Vintage Ceramic Trinket Box With Blue Enameled Lid

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This trinket box makes its strongest statement through its enameled lid, where a radiating, sunburst-like pattern of tapered rectangular segments spirals outward from a deep cobalt c...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Christian Dior Style Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, 1970
Christian Dior Style Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, 1970

Christian Dior Style Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, 1970

$1,347 / item

Christian Dior Style Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, 1970

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

Italian Carved Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s
Italian Carved Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s

Italian Carved Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s

$459Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Carved Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

A box as precious as the jewels it could contain inside, hand carved in Italy with the highest quality onyx marble from Pakistan (as attested by the adhesive label still present). Al...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Metal

A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's
A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's

A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's

$4,950

A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Very Fine, Antique Mid-Century Modern French Baccarat (attributed) Paper-Weight Glass, Apricot Color Rectangular Shaped Box Mounted With a Very Fine Hand-Chiseled Ormolu Mounted Be...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Mid century colourful hinged box, enamel on brass
Mid century colourful hinged box, enamel on brass

Mid century colourful hinged box, enamel on brass

$681

Mid century colourful hinged box, enamel on brass

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Mid century enamel brass box, good design, beautiful colours. Please note that we often have a much shorter handling time than advertised.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage CHEMA “El Milagro del Arte” Mexican Milagro Folk Art Box
Vintage CHEMA “El Milagro del Arte” Mexican Milagro Folk Art Box

Vintage CHEMA “El Milagro del Arte” Mexican Milagro Folk Art Box

$300

Vintage CHEMA “El Milagro del Arte” Mexican Milagro Folk Art Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Small vintage Mexican folk-art keepsake box by CHEMA, El Milagro del Arte, retaining its original interior label reading El Milagro del Arte – Hecho en Mexico. #5691 Constructed of...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black
"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

$1,850

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This heavy porcelain, lidded box by Waylande Gregory depicts a crested Phoenix bird in flight, its feathers dotted in black and its wing lined in gold. Gregory was one of America's ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian Swirled Alabaster Lidded Box 60's Brown, Tan, Champagne, Black
Vintage Italian Swirled Alabaster Lidded Box 60's Brown, Tan, Champagne, Black

Vintage Italian Swirled Alabaster Lidded Box 60's Brown, Tan, Champagne, Black

$654

Vintage Italian Swirled Alabaster Lidded Box 60's Brown, Tan, Champagne, Black

Located in North Miami, FL

This gorgeous vintage Italian alabaster round lidded column box is from the 60's. Swirls of different abstractions of forms lay with multi colors of tan, champagne, off white, beige,...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Decorative American Craftsman Studio Wood Lidded Box, 1980's
Decorative American Craftsman Studio Wood Lidded Box, 1980's

Decorative American Craftsman Studio Wood Lidded Box, 1980's

$535

Decorative American Craftsman Studio Wood Lidded Box, 1980's

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Decorative American Craftsman Studio Wood Lidded Box, 1980's Two-piece, oval-shaped, worked, unknown hardwood box with doweled lid made by Jerry Starr, sculptor, NJ, USA. Produced i...

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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Solid Oak with Rosewood Inlay Jewelry Box
Handcrafted Solid Oak with Rosewood Inlay Jewelry Box

Handcrafted Solid Oak with Rosewood Inlay Jewelry Box

$300Sale Price|20% Off

Handcrafted Solid Oak with Rosewood Inlay Jewelry Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice detail on this solid oak with walnut edge and rosewood inlay jewelry box, circa 1970s. Well crafted, solid construction.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970
Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970

Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970

$2,104

Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970

By Maria Pergay

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Maria Pergay (1930), Large flat box in silver metal, France 1970. A red-veined Agathe stone is set on the lid, the interior is dressed in exotic wood. Excellence of the realization, ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Metal

French Tobacco Jar Exotic Red Wood, circa 1880
French Tobacco Jar Exotic Red Wood, circa 1880

French Tobacco Jar Exotic Red Wood, circa 1880

$609Sale Price|20% Off

French Tobacco Jar Exotic Red Wood, circa 1880

Located in Labrit, Landes

French exotic wood tobacco pot made circa 1960-1970. This type of jar was used to keep tobacco in a summer of ideal humidification. This explains the presence of the small plastic bo...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Wood

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

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

$420

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

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship. The piece is expertly carved from natural stone, displaying a mesmerizing organic landscape of pale sage green, warm cream, and rich caramel v...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Onyx

1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel Schibensky Bunge
1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel Schibensky Bunge

1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel Schibensky Bunge

$330

1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel Schibensky Bunge

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1960s German modernist teak wood jewelry box with abstract enamel metal plate. Attributed to Schibensky Bunge. Unmarked. Dimensions: 4" W x 1.5" H x 3.5" D...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Metal, Enamel

Italian Silver and Enamel Box
Italian Silver and Enamel Box

Italian Silver and Enamel Box

$4,569

Italian Silver and Enamel Box

By Franco Salimbeni

Located in Newark, England

GUILLOCHE ENAMEL AND SILVER GILT From our collectables category, we are delighted to offer this incredible quality Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver and Enamel Box. The Silver and E...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Italian Modern Architectural Brass Inlaid Travertine Box, Circa 1970s
Italian Modern Architectural Brass Inlaid Travertine Box, Circa 1970s

Italian Modern Architectural Brass Inlaid Travertine Box, Circa 1970s

$795

Italian Modern Architectural Brass Inlaid Travertine Box, Circa 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Modern Architectural Brass Inlaid Travertine Box, Circa 1970s Italy, Circa 1970s A sleek and sophisticated Italian modern architectural travertine box with brass inlay, mad...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Travertine, Brass

Large Crystal and 24-Kt Gold Rectangular Jewelry Box
Large Crystal and 24-Kt Gold Rectangular Jewelry Box

Large Crystal and 24-Kt Gold Rectangular Jewelry Box

$3,093

Large Crystal and 24-Kt Gold Rectangular Jewelry Box

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Venezia, IT

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 for a s...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Murano Glass

Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970

Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970

$843 / item

Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 Melamine sugar bowl designed in 1969 with the original stainless steel spoon designed in 1970. Signed an...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Possibly Tessellated Stone and Brass Toned Inlay Jewelry or Keepsake Box
Vintage Possibly Tessellated Stone and Brass Toned Inlay Jewelry or Keepsake Box

Vintage Possibly Tessellated Stone and Brass Toned Inlay Jewelry or Keepsake Box

$595

Vintage Possibly Tessellated Stone and Brass Toned Inlay Jewelry or Keepsake Box

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage decorative box is crafted from what is possibly tessellated stone in a warm beige and ochre palette, accented with angular brass toned inlay for a striking, sculptural p...

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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Stone

Murano Green White Ribbons Gold Top Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Jewelry Box
Murano Green White Ribbons Gold Top Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Jewelry Box

Murano Green White Ribbons Gold Top Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Jewelry Box

$900Sale Price|25% Off

Murano Green White Ribbons Gold Top Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Jewelry Box

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Zanfirico ribbons and green canes Italian art glass vanity powder jar or jewelry box. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The jar has emerald ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

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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