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MODERN STYLE

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Decorative Box with Black Velvet Interior, 1970s
Decorative Box with Black Velvet Interior, 1970s

Decorative Box with Black Velvet Interior, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Italian decorative box from the 1970s, handcrafted with a refined bone inlay exterior arranged in a subtle brick-pattern composition. The warm natural tones and delicate vari...

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1970s Vintage Modern Boxes

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Wood

Vintage Faux Marble Lucite Trinket Box with Decorative Stone Accent
Vintage Faux Marble Lucite Trinket Box with Decorative Stone Accent

Vintage Faux Marble Lucite Trinket Box with Decorative Stone Accent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant vintage trinket box crafted from creamy faux marble lucite, featuring a smooth, polished finish with subtle swirled patterning. The minimalist rectangular design is complemen...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Lucite

"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Tom" is a leather box, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors com...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

21st Century Rio Rectangular Closet Box Handwoven in Italy

21st Century Rio Rectangular Closet Box Handwoven in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

The Rio collection, smooth and soft design specially studied for your closet. A box made with the resistant regenerated leather with two practical holes as handles on the short si...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Goble View Decorative Box
Goble View Decorative Box

Goble View Decorative Box

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Often used as a storage solution for jewelry, watches, or as a standalone sculptural object on a contemporary bookshelf. Leather finish

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Giant Hand Blown Murano Bow in Alexandrite with Brass Fittings
Giant Hand Blown Murano Bow in Alexandrite with Brass Fittings

Giant Hand Blown Murano Bow in Alexandrite with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This exquisite Murano glass box features the captivating Alexandrite color, ren...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Hyena Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Hyena Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Hyena Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Hyena Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Unknown Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2023 The Hyena Jewelry Box is a striking piece of ceramic art that captures the esse...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated Guilloché Playing Card Box
Vintage Italian Silver-Plated Guilloché Playing Card Box

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated Guilloché Playing Card Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian playing card box, crafted in silver-plated metal with a refined guilloché cross-hatch pattern across the lid and intricate geometric border detailing. The box exhibit...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Polished Black Jewel Chest with Gold-Plated Hardware
Polished Black Jewel Chest with Gold-Plated Hardware

Polished Black Jewel Chest with Gold-Plated Hardware

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewel chest in polished ebony. The two side doors close, by key, the five drawers. And on the side you have two necklace bars. The drawers are organized to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

large unique decorative handmade grey smoked ceramic box by ATOI circa 2010
large unique decorative handmade grey smoked ceramic box by ATOI circa 2010

large unique decorative handmade grey smoked ceramic box by ATOI circa 2010

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

ATOI (born in 1987) Large unique handmade smoked ceramic decorative box circa 2010 Original good condition height 35 cm Large 15 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Crystal with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Crystal with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Crystal with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and functionality, crafted on the renowned Venetian Island of Murano. Distinctive for its unique texture, the Puleg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Chrome

"Gioia Crema" Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe
"Gioia Crema" Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

"Gioia Crema" Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Inside safe in shiny white. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. Made in Florence, Italy since, 1949. VAT will be applicable to sales in the UK.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Waste Bin in White Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Waste Bin in White Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

Waste Bin in White Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The White Shagreen Rhomboid Waste Bin by R&Y Augousti is a masterpiece of functional design, combining luxurious materials and artisanal craftsmanship. Its exterior is adorned with m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shagreen Stingray

Modern Sterling Silver Box with 1930s Australian Imperial Force Association
Modern Sterling Silver Box with 1930s Australian Imperial Force Association

Modern Sterling Silver Box with 1930s Australian Imperial Force Association

Located in New York, NY

Modern sterling silver box, ca 1935. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Cover hinged with tapering tab. Cedar lined interior and leather-lined underside. On cover t...

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Mid-20th Century Australian Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Waste Bin in Black Oak Detail by R&Y Augousti
Waste Bin in Black Oak Detail by R&Y Augousti

Waste Bin in Black Oak Detail by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Black Oak Detail Waste Bin by R&Y Augousti exemplifies understated luxury, blending meticulous craftsmanship with premium materials. Handcrafted from rich black oak, the structur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Oak

2011 Dr. Lakra Wood Tequila Reserva De La Familia Box
2011 Dr. Lakra Wood Tequila Reserva De La Familia Box

2011 Dr. Lakra Wood Tequila Reserva De La Familia Box

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Awesome wood tequila box featuring Dr. Lakra art on every surface. Made to hold Jose Cuervo Tequila Reserva De La Familia, 2011. Very limited edition. Bo...

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2010s Mexican Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Chrome Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Chrome Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Chrome Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in Murano, Italy. Available in both large and giant sizes, this box exudes sophistication ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Black and White Decorative Box with Brass Inlay from the Philippines
Black and White Decorative Box with Brass Inlay from the Philippines

Black and White Decorative Box with Brass Inlay from the Philippines

Located in New York, NY

Modernist keepsake, document box clad in Black, White resin stripes accented with brass inlay stripes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Cuscino Rosso Red Leather Watch Case
Cuscino Rosso Red Leather Watch Case

Cuscino Rosso Red Leather Watch Case

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Travel leather watch case with capacity for 1 watch in the adjustable leather support. Available in three finishing options: Black leather with poli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cigarette Case Fired Enamel on a Fine Hand-Engraved Mountain Landscape Sterling
Cigarette Case Fired Enamel on a Fine Hand-Engraved Mountain Landscape Sterling

Cigarette Case Fired Enamel on a Fine Hand-Engraved Mountain Landscape Sterling

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with beautiful fire enamelled miniature hand painted by the painter Simone Dainelli inspired by the paintings of Boris Vallejo, in fantastic contemporary style, with hand-engraved frame. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1967 and manufactured in Florence in numerous specimens with various subjects and different colors, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous high-fire enamelled firings at about 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. hand painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...

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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Italian Modernist Wood Box
Vintage Italian Modernist Wood Box

Vintage Italian Modernist Wood Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant rectangular box crafted in wood and finished in a brushed metallic lacquer, Italy, 1970s. The lid features a long inset enamel panel in deep cobalt blue, creating a refined c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Sage Grey W/ Pulegoso Detailing & Nickel
Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Sage Grey W/ Pulegoso Detailing & Nickel

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Sage Grey W/ Pulegoso Detailing & Nickel

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Sage Grey is a stunning example of Venetian glass artistry, blending timeless craftsmanship with modernist sensibilities. Handmade in Mu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Signed Chrome, Brass, Black Resin Hinged Monumental Sculptural Box Italy
Vintage Signed Chrome, Brass, Black Resin Hinged Monumental Sculptural Box Italy

Vintage Signed Chrome, Brass, Black Resin Hinged Monumental Sculptural Box Italy

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning and sculptural monumental beautifully made Italian hinged heavy box is signed and stamped Linea Ble Roma. It is from the 20th century and is comprised of chrome, brass ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Orange and Natural Bone Cheveron Decorative Box, Modern Design, Spain
Orange and Natural Bone Cheveron Decorative Box, Modern Design, Spain

Orange and Natural Bone Cheveron Decorative Box, Modern Design, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Cheveron patterned keepsake, letter box made from dyed orange and natural bone. Box has a wood lining.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes

Materials

Bone, Palmwood

Cuscino Rosso Watch Case Black Leather
Cuscino Rosso Watch Case Black Leather

Cuscino Rosso Watch Case Black Leather

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Travel leather watch case with polished red briar sides. It contains 1 watch in the adjustable leather support.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Round Woven Regenerated Leather Basket INANIS, Italian Design, 28 x 18 x 14 h
Round Woven Regenerated Leather Basket INANIS, Italian Design, 28 x 18 x 14 h

Round Woven Regenerated Leather Basket INANIS, Italian Design, 28 x 18 x 14 h

Located in Conegliano, IT

The oval basket in woven leather is designed for those who seek a product that combines style and functionality, enriching the environment with its elegance without overlooking practicality. Made in Italy, this elegant basket is part of the Ezago collection. Characterised by its exclusive double-layered regenerated leather weave design, INANIS guarantees durability and a positive impact on the environment. Each INANIS basket is crafted with skill, making it a unique piece of Italian craftsmanship. Perfect for those looking for a modern, elegant and hard-wearing basket, it is the ideal accessory to organise your belongings discreetly and stylishly. The INANIS oval woven leather storage basket...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Exotic Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawer Units from Costantini, Baccello
Exotic Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawer Units from Costantini, Baccello

Exotic Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawer Units from Costantini, Baccello

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Each one of these units is identical in shape but highlights the natural variations of the Argentine Rosewood from which they are made. Combine them to make a functional storage unit...

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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber with 24 Karat Gold Flecks and Brass Fitting
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber with 24 Karat Gold Flecks and Brass Fitting

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber with 24 Karat Gold Flecks and Brass Fitting

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The marriage of amber and 24-karat gold lends a mesmerizing allure to this enchanting hand-blown glass box from Murano, Italy. The warmth from this piece emanates a sense of luxury ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Large in Amber with Brass Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Large in Amber with Brass Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Large in Amber with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The infusion of golden amber lends a mesmerizing allure to this enchanting hand-blown glass box from Murano, Italy. The warmth evokes a sense of luxury and sophistication, which is a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Polished Black Jewel Box in Maple and Mahogany
Polished Black Jewel Box in Maple and Mahogany

Polished Black Jewel Box in Maple and Mahogany

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry chest in polished black bird’s-eye maple and mahogany, ultra suede lining, 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. With necklace bars, lockable doors and five drawers. Adjust...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Maple

American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box with Lower 48 Map
American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box with Lower 48 Map

American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box with Lower 48 Map

By The Thomae Company

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with long tab. Gilt interior. On cover top is engraved map of the Lower 48, which at the time thi...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Michael Aram Tooled Two Part Box Silver Metal, Enamel With Brass Flower Top 90's
Michael Aram Tooled Two Part Box Silver Metal, Enamel With Brass Flower Top 90's

Michael Aram Tooled Two Part Box Silver Metal, Enamel With Brass Flower Top 90's

By Michael Aram

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely small round 2 part box is an early piece of the designs of MIchael Aram's work from the early 90's. It is a tooled design silver metal on the top of the box with a black...

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1990s Indian Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpel Velvet Jewellery Box for a Watch, 1990.
Van Cleef & Arpel Velvet Jewellery Box for a Watch, 1990.

Van Cleef & Arpel Velvet Jewellery Box for a Watch, 1990.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Van Cleef & Arpel velvet jewellery box for a watch, 1990. Velvet jewellery box for a watch by jeweller Van Cleef & Arpel, presented in its cardboard box, circa 1990. Dimensions : H...

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20th Century French Modern Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paper

Knotted Tissue Box Leather Home Office Accessories By André Fu Living
Knotted Tissue Box Leather Home Office Accessories By André Fu Living

Knotted Tissue Box Leather Home Office Accessories By André Fu Living

By André Fu

Located in Admiralty, HK

An elegantly detailed tissue box to elevate your daily life. employing refined leather with finely stitched edges, it also features double-knotted detailing. it is a piece that can b...

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2010s Thai Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Armored Watch Chest in Black, Nine Watch Winders Il Forziere Delle Ore Agresti
Armored Watch Chest in Black, Nine Watch Winders Il Forziere Delle Ore Agresti

Armored Watch Chest in Black, Nine Watch Winders Il Forziere Delle Ore Agresti

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Agresti Il Forziere Delle Ore armored Chests for 9 Winders. Two variations available, please see information below for details. Ebony: Armoire in polished ebony with safe, anchorable to the wall. Biometric opening device and emergency key system. Watch winders entirely made in Switzerland. Secret compartment, inside lined in ultrasuede. Safe covered with polished ebony and black leather. Bulletproof glass...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Agresti Cassette Del Tempo Chest for 9 Watches
Agresti Cassette Del Tempo Chest for 9 Watches

Agresti Cassette Del Tempo Chest for 9 Watches

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Chest for 9 watches. Available in elm briar or polished ebony.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Liwan’s Italy Modernist Box, 1970s
Liwan’s Italy Modernist Box, 1970s

Liwan’s Italy Modernist Box, 1970s

By Liwan's Rome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Refined modernist rectangular box by Liwan’s, Italy, crafted in the 1970s with a clean architectural aesthetic. The piece features a brushed stainless-steel frame with a recessed smo...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Il Confanetto Rosso Matte Jewel Box in Smoke Grey Oak
Il Confanetto Rosso Matte Jewel Box in Smoke Grey Oak

Il Confanetto Rosso Matte Jewel Box in Smoke Grey Oak

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry box with removable tray, lockable, lined for earrings, rings, necklaces. Smoke grey oak and red ultrasuede internal lining.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Oak

Ceramic  Chameleon Ornament  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic  Chameleon Ornament  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Chameleon Ornament , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Bring the spirit of Africa into your holiday décor with Love Art Ceramic's Chameleon ornament. Hand-crafted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and Sondelani Ntshalintshali, this 4-inch tall, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

French Sculptured Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
French Sculptured Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin

French Sculptured Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A gilt bronze box or podier by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, in the pattern of "Moise ou la traversee du desert" coric 1940s-1950s. A rare mode in the box, the top surface of the cover illustrates the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Tessellated Horn & Wood Box with Metal Trim
Vintage Tessellated Horn & Wood Box with Metal Trim

Vintage Tessellated Horn & Wood Box with Metal Trim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Distinctive vintage decorative box featuring a striking tessellated horn tile lid framed in polished metal over a warm wood body. The geometric arrangement of natural horn panels cre...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Silverplate Box with Malachite Inlay Lid
Vintage Silverplate Box with Malachite Inlay Lid

Vintage Silverplate Box with Malachite Inlay Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant vintage rectangular box featuring a sleek silverplate exterior accented by a striking malachite inlay lid in rich emerald green tones. The interior is lined with warm wood, c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Wooden Lidded Box with Brass-Tone Mirror Top
Wooden Lidded Box with Brass-Tone Mirror Top

Wooden Lidded Box with Brass-Tone Mirror Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant vintage round storage box crafted from richly stained wood with a sleek ribbed exterior detail and a striking brass-tone mirrored lid. The lid is topped with a sculptural bra...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian, Rectangular Cream Bone Inlay Box 1970
Vintage Italian, Rectangular Cream Bone Inlay Box 1970

Vintage Italian, Rectangular Cream Bone Inlay Box 1970

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant rectangular box features a refined patchwork of hand-laid cream bone inlay, creating a subtle yet luxurious texture. The smooth, polished finish highlights the natural v...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Driftwood

Karl Springer Unique Hinged Box in Polished Sodalite Stone 1980s 'Signed'
Karl Springer Unique Hinged Box in Polished Sodalite Stone 1980s 'Signed'

Karl Springer Unique Hinged Box in Polished Sodalite Stone 1980s 'Signed'

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Stunning one-of-a-kind hinged box in polished blue sodalite stone by Karl Springer, American 1980's (shown with original showroom tag from the 1980’s). Blue sodalite is a rare minera...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Segreto Bianco White Contemporary Armored Jewelry Case Safe
Segreto Bianco White Contemporary Armored Jewelry Case Safe

Segreto Bianco White Contemporary Armored Jewelry Case Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armoured jewelry safe with pull out necklace bars. Shiny white steel. Inside drawers in polished ebony, 24 karats gold plated brass accessories.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chest with 4 Watch Winders Il Passatempo Agresti
Chest with 4 Watch Winders Il Passatempo Agresti

Chest with 4 Watch Winders Il Passatempo Agresti

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Agresti Il Passatempo chest with 4 watch winders. Available in two variations, please see information below for variation details. Ebony: Polished ebony chest with 4 watch winders en...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ceramic Pomegranate  Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Pomegranate  Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Pomegranate Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Pomegranate, Butterfly Jewelry Box Discover the captivating "Pomegranate, Butterfly Jewelry Box," a remarkable piece of ceramic art crafted in South Africa by the creative minds of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Roma Brown Rosewood Cigar Case
Roma Brown Rosewood Cigar Case

Roma Brown Rosewood Cigar Case

By Morici

Located in Milan, IT

An elegant and refined collector's piece, this cigar case will add an accent of sophisticated flair to any modern or traditional interior. The perfect gift for a cigar lover, it flaunts a classic silhouette handcrafted of cedarwood, venereed in lacquered rosewood. Enriched with a small metal key, it is equipped with a hygrometer and Boveda holder. The piece can come with a wooden case upholstered with eco-leather, please ask the Concierge for details. This box is supplied with an handmade wooden suitcase...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Hand-Carved Tafi Medium Onyx Oval Box by AIREDELSUR, Modern Design
Hand-Carved Tafi Medium Onyx Oval Box by AIREDELSUR, Modern Design

Hand-Carved Tafi Medium Onyx Oval Box by AIREDELSUR, Modern Design

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Tafi oval box, it is made entirely by hand in alpaca metal and onyx stone. It comes in three different sizes and you can choose between four different onyx stone colors: black, white/cream, blue or bordeaux Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kind. All natural stones may vary in color. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...

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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Round Box
Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Round Box

Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Round Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant round decorative box featuring a brass frame with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay arranged in a diamond pattern across the lid and sides. The luminous iridescence of the shel...

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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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.