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The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Vintage Burl Wood Box, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Burl Wood Box, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Burl Wood Box, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A rectangular burl wood box, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Europe. Crafted in a rich burl with a smooth, polished finish. The box works well on a vanity, dresse...

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20th Century European Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Italian Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-20th Century, Italy
Italian Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-20th Century, Italy

Italian Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-20th Century, Italy

Located in New York, NY

An Italian black leather jewelry box with gold tooling, in the Modern style, mid‑20th century, Italy. Crafted in smooth black leather with fine gold trim, the box features a clean re...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Elie Bleu Paris “Flor de Tabacos” Harewood Marquetry Cigar Humidor, with Key
Elie Bleu Paris “Flor de Tabacos” Harewood Marquetry Cigar Humidor, with Key

Elie Bleu Paris “Flor de Tabacos” Harewood Marquetry Cigar Humidor, with Key

By Elie Bleu

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French luxury cigar humidor by Elie Bleu Paris from the “Flor de Tabacos” collection, dating to circa 1990. The exterior is veneered in olive-green stained sycamore, traditionally kn...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Italian Leather Jewelry Box

Italian Leather Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

An Italian dark‑green leather jewelry box with gold embossing, tan suede interior, and three removeable trays, plus base storage, circa late-20th century, Italy. Crafted in deep hunt...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy
Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy

Located in London, GB

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel rim Italy, Three interior compartments, which could have been intended for: Playing cards (such as bridge or poker...

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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Ecru Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Ecru Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Ecru Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Ecru Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered tissue box with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or g...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Brass Stripe Inlay Blue Bone Box
Brass Stripe Inlay Blue Bone Box

Brass Stripe Inlay Blue Bone Box

Located in New York, NY

Handmade keepsake box comprised of dyed blue bone segments inlaid with brass stripe details. A great addition to any coffee table or desk.

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Black Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Black Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Black Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Black Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered tissue box with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Watch Box From Cartier With Its Cardboard Packaging, 1990.
Watch Box From Cartier With Its Cardboard Packaging, 1990.

Watch Box From Cartier With Its Cardboard Packaging, 1990.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Watch box from Cartier with its cardboard packaging, 1990. 20th-century watch box from Cartier with its original cardboard packaging. H: 15.5 cm, W: 16 cm, D: 14.5 cm Please contac...

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1990s French Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Synthetic

Dolcevita Humidor
Dolcevita Humidor

Dolcevita Humidor

$9,805 / item

Dolcevita Humidor

By Maccarrone

Located in Milan, IT

This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Yacht collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. Metal accessories in chromed brass and high gloss mahogany and mapl...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Polyester, Wood

HOLIDAY GIFT- Vintage Villeroy & Boch Lidded Box of the Series Faces, 1980s
HOLIDAY GIFT- Vintage Villeroy & Boch Lidded Box of the Series Faces, 1980s

HOLIDAY GIFT- Vintage Villeroy & Boch Lidded Box of the Series Faces, 1980s

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bochum, NRW

This is a gorgeous and hard-to-find sculptural porcelain box with a lid. It is shaped like a woman's head with a hat; the top of the hat forms the lid. It is not only a highly decora...

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1980s French Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Carved Rectangular Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR
Hand-Carved Rectangular Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR

Hand-Carved Rectangular Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design
Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry Ceramics, Functional Art
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry Ceramics, Functional Art

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry Ceramics, Functional Art

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with matches, roughly 50-100 per order. There is also a fully functioning strike paper panel on the side, making the whole piece functional art. These boxes work perfectly on coffee tables, easily accessible to light a candle, or proudly displayed standing up on any shelf. This is a handmade ceramic matchbox inspired by the iconic Le Club 55...

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2010s American Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Stella Box Blue Onyx & Terreno Gold By Greg Natale
Stella Box Blue Onyx & Terreno Gold By Greg Natale

Stella Box Blue Onyx & Terreno Gold By Greg Natale

By Greg Natale

Located in Sydney,, NSW

With a celestial silhouette, the Stella Box evokes the textures and terrains of lunar landscapes in contour and materiality. Carved from marble with a sculptural handle, the Stella B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A cylindrical and contemporary silhouette with subtle detail. Our round metal bin with tilting lid is perfectly sized for use in the bathroom. More than 30 harmonious shades can be paired with our modern bathroom...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Vintage Italian Embossed  Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box
Vintage Italian Embossed  Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box

Vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box Stamped in gilt lettering 'Made in Italy' A vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Me...

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20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood

Vintage Cigar Box by Paradigm Humidor Co., Wood with Marquetry Inlay
Vintage Cigar Box by Paradigm Humidor Co., Wood with Marquetry Inlay

Vintage Cigar Box by Paradigm Humidor Co., Wood with Marquetry Inlay

By Dunhill

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage wood humidor cigar box featuring detailed geometric marquetry inlay around the perimeter of its lid. Manufactured by the Paradigm Humidor Company, t...

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Late 20th Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Malachite Box Butterfly and Lake Italian Hand Crafted Gemstone Box
Malachite Box Butterfly and Lake Italian Hand Crafted Gemstone Box

Malachite Box Butterfly and Lake Italian Hand Crafted Gemstone Box

Located in Somis, CA

This stunning Italian crafted natural malachite box is distinguished by its exceptionally complex and painterly patterning. Most captivating formation is the image on the lid of a la...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box

Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...

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2010s South American Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Lalique "Épis" Crystal and Silver-Plated Table Box, France, Circa 1980s
Lalique "Épis" Crystal and Silver-Plated Table Box, France, Circa 1980s

Lalique "Épis" Crystal and Silver-Plated Table Box, France, Circa 1980s

By Lalique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lalique "Épis" Crystal and Silver-Plated Table Box, France, Circa 1980s Lalique "Épis" crystal and silver-plated table box featuring the celebrated Épis (Wheat) pattern, signed Lali...

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Late 20th Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers by Costantini, Baccello
Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers by Costantini, Baccello

Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers by Costantini, Baccello

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Baccello lacquered solid wood Modern minimal modular drawers from Costantini. Each unit measures 20" x 20" x 5" high. 6 units as shown. Each one of these units is identical in sha...

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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...

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2010s South American Modern Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Stone, Metal

1970's Vintage Italian Hinged Box, Silver Plate & Brass With Ebonized Wood
1970's Vintage Italian Hinged Box, Silver Plate & Brass With Ebonized Wood

1970's Vintage Italian Hinged Box, Silver Plate & Brass With Ebonized Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning vintage Italian silver-plate, brass and wood hinged box is a beauty. The twisted brass rope design on the bottom is an interesting element that refines and raises the b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Maison Mercier Modernist Tortoise and Clear Acrylic Lucite Box, circa 1970
Maison Mercier Modernist Tortoise and Clear Acrylic Lucite Box, circa 1970

Maison Mercier Modernist Tortoise and Clear Acrylic Lucite Box, circa 1970

By Mercier Freres

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite modernist acrylic Lucite lidded box, expertly crafted in France circa 1970, is a striking embodiment of refined design and artistic sophistication. In keeping with the...

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1970s French Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Modern Laundry Basket HASJA by Limac Design - Regenerated Leather
Modern Laundry Basket HASJA by Limac Design - Regenerated Leather

Modern Laundry Basket HASJA by Limac Design - Regenerated Leather

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

ASJA is a laundry basket for hotel made by LIMAC Design. This very elegant laundry basket is handcrafted in double-layer regenerated leather, a material that makes it a resistant and...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Cuba Humidor

Cuba Humidor

$10,340 / item

Cuba Humidor

By Maccarrone

Located in Milan, IT

This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Marquetry collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. The design of this humidor and its vibrant colors are a celebra...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Black Buffalo Horn Decorative Box, Modern Design, Wood & Horn, Spain
Black Buffalo Horn Decorative Box, Modern Design, Wood & Horn, Spain

Black Buffalo Horn Decorative Box, Modern Design, Wood & Horn, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Decorative trinket keepsake box adorned with convex black buffalo heat set tiles. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes

Materials

Horn, Wood

Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Black Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Black Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Black Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Black Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered tissue box with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Wicker Linen Jewelry Box
Wicker Linen Jewelry Box

Wicker Linen Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

A chic vintage wicker and linen jewelry or trinket box with a stepped, multi‑panel hinged lid, in the Modern style, circa late 20th century. Beautifully hand-crafted with geometric p...

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Late 20th Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Linen, Wicker, Wood

Tabletop Humidor by Döttling
Tabletop Humidor by Döttling

Tabletop Humidor by Döttling

Located in New York, NY

Around the world, Döttling luxury safes find homes among select connoisseurs and enthusiasts of the finest locksmith artisanry. They originate from the Döttling manufactory in Sindel...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Chapman Tall Brass Magazine Storage Lidded Box, 1980s
Chapman Tall Brass Magazine Storage Lidded Box, 1980s

Chapman Tall Brass Magazine Storage Lidded Box, 1980s

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chapman Manufacturing Company designed this stunning, oversized lidded brass decorative box or magazine storage stand in the 1980s. The box boasts a tall geometric shape and a massiv...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Collection of 17 Vintage Hermès Paris Orange Presentation Boxes and Bags
Collection of 17 Vintage Hermès Paris Orange Presentation Boxes and Bags

Collection of 17 Vintage Hermès Paris Orange Presentation Boxes and Bags

By Hermès

Located in Morristown, NJ

A striking collection of authentic Hermès Paris presentation packaging in the celebrated French house’s unmistakable signature orange. The 17-piece assortment comprises 13 boxes in a...

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20th Century French Modern Boxes

Materials

Paper, Ribbon

United Artists Vintage Roby Mouro Pink Panther Swag Money Box
United Artists Vintage Roby Mouro Pink Panther Swag Money Box

United Artists Vintage Roby Mouro Pink Panther Swag Money Box

By United Artists

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A delightful vintage United Artists composite Pink Panther Swag money box signed Roby Mouro and dating from around 1982. The money box is produced under license by the United Artists...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Composition

Small Exotic Ivory Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Small Exotic Ivory Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay

Small Exotic Ivory Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appea...

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2010s Modern Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Guardian Luxury Safe by Döttling
Guardian Luxury Safe by Döttling

Guardian Luxury Safe by Döttling

Located in New York, NY

Around the world, Döttling luxury safes find homes among select connoisseurs and enthusiasts of the finest locksmith artisanry. They originate from the Döttling manufactory in Sindel...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Suede

Mirror of Enchantment Classic Wall Safe with 3 Watch Winders
Mirror of Enchantment Classic Wall Safe with 3 Watch Winders

Mirror of Enchantment Classic Wall Safe with 3 Watch Winders

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Safe with spy glass, options of different frames. This safe can be organized to display all types of collections and valuables. The mirror reflects when of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany
Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany

Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry box in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold plated brass accessories. With removable tray and necklace bar.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box
Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...

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2010s South American Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Traveling Suitcase Pillbox
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Traveling Suitcase Pillbox

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Traveling Suitcase Pillbox

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Modern sterling silver traveling pillbox. In form of suitcase with labels to fun and exotic destinations. A handy, pocket-sized receptacle for your own trips. Marked “Tiffany & Co. 9...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe
Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe

Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored jewelry armoire in matte Canaletto walnut or polished white bird’s eye maple and 24 karats gold hardware. Inside, safe with biometric o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold

Cigarette Case Silver 925 Absolute Striped Salimbeni
Cigarette Case Silver 925 Absolute Striped Salimbeni

Cigarette Case Silver 925 Absolute Striped Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Cigarette case silver 925 , striped and oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver. Opening button and spring opening . Early 20th century Art Deco style. ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain
Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain

Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain

Located in New York, NY

Handmade decorative keepsake, desk box clad in white bone and brass inlay pinstripes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Modern boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, case pieces and storage cabinets, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used 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 Agresti, AIREDELSUR, Lusitanus Home, and Greenapple. 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 $27 and tops out at $299,000 while the average work can sell for $1,145.