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Modern Boxes

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Italian modern plastic storage for Olivetti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern plastic storage for Olivetti, 1970s White plastic storage box. It has three compartments, two of equal size and one larger. The logo is printed on two sides. It can al...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

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Plastic

Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box Mango wood / black finish Dimensions: length: 28,5 / width: 22 / height 13 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Boxes

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Wood

Box
Box
$1,325
Unique Jewelry Box by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique jewelry box by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 90 cm Materials: Handblown glass Also available in ivory and light grey The Moire coll...
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2010s French Modern Boxes

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Glass

Saturn and Pluto Box, Marble and Brass, by Bohinc Studio
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The box’s interlocking shapes reference this year’s exceptional planetary conjunction between Saturn and Pluto. The Saturn and Pluto box features three brass round compartments with tops in calacatta, red travertine and portoro marble. Handmade in Italy using a mix of handmade metalwork and 3-D milled marble parts. Please note that no two marbles are alike and there will be variations in the pattern as well as in the colour of the pieces. Please note that even though brass is protected by clear varnish, it may still oxidise over the years which is a natural ageing process. Each object is individually numbered and comes with a signed Certificate of authenticity to prove that it is Bohinc Studio...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Boxes

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Marble, Brass

Grand Malachite Stone Box With Brass Banding, *8.5" Round
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a stunning Grand Malachite Stone Box With Brass Banding, This is quite a large box as it is 8.5" across and is 2" high. The inside is as found witch tells me the it could b...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Modern Boxes

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Malachite

Hand Blown Murano Box in Amber with Bubbles and Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Murano glass box features a luxurious amber color that radiates warmth and sophistication. The piece is meticulously handcrafted by master artisans in Murano, Italy, s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

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Murano Glass

21st Century Astrea Square Box with Walnut Wood & Leather Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Astrea boxes: Square or rectangular? A walnut wood structure and sleek contemporary lines to turn vintage references into modern elegance. A family of four...
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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

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Metal

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Black with Bubbles and Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Black 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

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Brass

Small Porcelain Pot, Design Vintage 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small Porcelain Pot, Design Vintage 1960. Vintage small porcelain pot, design, circa 1960, brand Homas, Germany.   h: 9cm , d: 9cm
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20th Century German Modern Boxes

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Porcelain

Luna Box by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Luna box by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Signed, Limited edition Dimensions: L 22 x W 20 x H 6 cm Materials: Birch, oak and elm plywood LUNA is an author design with elegant cur...
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2010s Spanish Modern Boxes

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Plywood

1970s Italian Bamboo Handle Box in Metal and Plexiglass
Located in Milan, IT
A Beautiful 1970s Faux Bamboo handle box in Nickeld Brass and Plexiglass. A Gem from the 1970s Bling Disco period.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

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Nickel

Jean Boggio, Suite of 4 Covered Pots on the Theme of the Circus
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Jean bOGGIO, suite of 4 covered pots on the theme of the circus, Edition Les Héritiers France.
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Early 2000s French Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Black Stripes Ziggurat Boxes by Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stripes ziggurat boxes by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2012 Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 55 cm Materials: Wood box, acrylic, solid stained wood. The ...
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2010s English Modern Boxes

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Acrylic, Wood

Studio Pottery Storage or Vase Vessel with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A black Glazed Studio pottery piece with lid that works well as a vase or could be used on a desk or work station to hold pens, papers or e...
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20th Century Modern Boxes

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Pottery

Set of 4 Kubus Snuffer by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Kubus snuffer by Lassen Dimensions: D 21 x W 2.50 x H 3.50 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 0.33 Kg With reference to the iconic Kubus candleholders, the Kubus Snuffer in...
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2010s Danish Modern Boxes

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Metal

Set of 2 Acacia Nun Vases by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Acacia Nun vases by Matthias Scherzinger Limited edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size Engraved brass-label with number Dimensions: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x 46 cm L 19 x...
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2010s German Modern Boxes

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Wood

Unique ceramic Tiger Teapot, hand made in South Africa
By Elvis Bonginkosi Mkhize
Located in North Miami, FL
This one-of-a-kind tiger teapot is a striking sculptural creation by Imvelo Studio, hand-sculpted by Sibongiseni Biyela and painted by Natebyron in South Africa. The tiger—rarely dep...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Fibra Large Basket by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fibra large basket by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% Esparto grass. Technique: hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: diameter 60 cm x wide 45 x height...
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2010s German Modern Boxes

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Natural Fiber

21st Century "Caruso" Jewelry Wood Brown Box handmade, Italy
Located in Turin, IT
Caruso wooden box is handmade from precious type of wood in the workshop of Ivan Paradisi Atelier. Its simple, like the famous accompaniment to Caruso song, design doesn’t need more ...
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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

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Leather, Wood

Wood Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Incredible wood box.   
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1940s French Vintage Modern Boxes

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Wood

Wood Box
Wood Box
$2,169
Mixed Metal Floral Inlay Box – Brass, Copper, and Nickel Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined mid-century rectangular box showcases an elegant floral inlay motif crafted from contrasting metals—warm copper blossoms and leaves set into a lustrous brass panel, bord...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

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Metal

Floral Design Mother of Pearl Box with Peony Blossoms by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork adopts mother of pearl and lacquer to portray peony blossoms, also known as the king of all flowers and a symbol for beautiful women. The lustrous mother of pearl was used to create such sumptuous flower patterns. The colors inside the lines of mother of pearl were enhanced with lacquer, gold and silver powder, etc. to elevate the vividness and splendor evoking the actual blossoming.    -Luxury Packaging: Wooden Gift...
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2010s Korean Modern Boxes

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Wood

Set/2 Boxes, White and Light-Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lanzarote Boxes, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Lanzarote box set includes two wooden boxes, perfect to be displayed together and enr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes

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Gold Leaf

22:15 _ White Ceramic and 24-K Gold Details Handcrafted Jewelry Box
Located in Bologna, Bologna
The white painted ceramic box with lid 22:15 of the 'Meridiane' collection can be the container where you find a candy to relax after dinner, as well as the storage in which to put the jewelry on the night table before going to bed. This object is hand made in refined white ceramic and finished with precious 24k gold based paint. It is a decorative piece that can be placed in any room of the house and give it a touch of uniqueness. The box is inspired by Casa Malaparte...
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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

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Gold

Ghidini 1961 Small Knotted Cherry Box in Rose Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small box available in brass and rose gold finishes.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

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Brass

Ghirò Studio Jewel Box in Brass and Glass, 2019
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant jewelry box signed by the artist Ghirò Studio of Milan. The jewelry box is made of solid glass cut, carved and polished by hand in an elegant covered bowl. Cast brass tie...
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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

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Brass

Il Passatempo Chest with Four Winders in Oak Smoke Grey
Located in New York, NY
Case in smoked grey oak with four Swiss-made winders, red leather lining, touch switch, glass display window. Brass accessories with ruthenium finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

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Wood, Leather

Sunchos Basket I by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunchos basket I by Pauline Deltour Materials: 100% recycled Polypropylene Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 53 cm Available in colors: salmon/ lilac/ turquoise, black/ white, orange/ ...
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2010s German Modern Boxes

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Plastic

Set of Three of Gordon Bunshaft's from SOM Architects Personal Pipes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of three personal tobacco pipes that belonged to renowned architect Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). These pipes offer a rare and personal glimpse i...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Boxes

22:15 _ White Ceramic and Copper Details Handcrafted Jewelry Box
Located in Bologna, Bologna
The white painted ceramic box with lid 22:15 of the 'Meridiane' collection can be the container where you find a candy to relax after dinner, as well as the storage in which to put the jewelry on the night table before going to bed. This object is hand made in refined white ceramic and finished with precious copper based paint. It is a decorative piece that can be placed in any room of the house and give it a touch of uniqueness. The box is inspired by Casa Malaparte...
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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

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Copper

Natural Stripes Ziggurat Boxes by Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Stripes Ziggurat boxes by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2012 Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 55 cm Materials: wood box, acrylic, solid stained wood The Natural Stripes edition is a...
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2010s English Modern Boxes

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Acrylic, Wood

Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The "Leopard Head Jewelry Box," crafted by South African artists Jabu Nene and Sfiso Mvelase of Love Art Ceramic, is a stunning piece that beautifully blends functionality with artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Ceramic Hyena Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
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

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Ceramic

American Cowhide and Brass Box
Located in Queens, NY
American cowhide upholstered box with brass nail heads.   
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20th Century American Modern Boxes

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Brass

Fibra Small Basket by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fibra smal basket by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: 100% Esparto grass. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: diameter 33 cm x width 22 x h...
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2010s Colombian Modern Boxes

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Natural Fiber

Ceramic Butterfly Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the stunning "Protea, Butterfly Jewelry Box," a captivating piece of ceramic art crafted in South Africa in 2024 by the talented duo Sb...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the enchanting "Leopard Jewelry Box," a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art crafted in South Africa by the talented artists from Love Art Ceramic. Sculpted by Motsam...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pumpkin Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
A beautiful piece! The combination of glossy white and green colors, along with the unique design of a pumpkin with a removable lid, adds a charming touch. It’s great to hear about ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pumpkin Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This charming ceramic jewelry box pumpkin is a handcrafted piece made in South Africa by the talented artists of Love Art Ceramics. No molds were used in its creation, highlighting t...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pumpkin Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Ceramic pumpkin handcrafted in South Africa by Love Art Ceramics. Two talented artists collaborated on this piece—one sculpted it, while the other painted it, and their names are f...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pumpkin Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful ceramic pumpkin sculpture, crafted and painted in South Africa by Love Art Ceramics, showcases the creativity of a talented group of artists. With its vibrant colors—w...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pumpkin Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely ceramic pumpkin jewelry box is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece handcrafted in South Africa by Love Art Ceramics. Made entirely by hand witho...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Morpho Blue Butterfly Frame in White Oak and Brass by Cam Crockford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Morpho blue butterfly frame in white oak and brass by Cam Crockford Additional Information: Materials: White oak - brass - linen - blue morpho butterfly...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Boxes

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Brass

Ceramic Protea And Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea, Bird Jewelry Box The "Protea, Bird Jewelry Box," crafted by the talented duo Motsamai Sello and Sabelo Nene at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa,...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Ceramic Waterlilies Plant Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Water Lily Dragonfly Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Sabelo Nene, Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 Introducing the Water...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Gandia Blasco Fez Candle Box 2 by José A. Gandía-blasco Canales
Located in New York, NY
“All the magic you need for lighting a dinner with friends, a party, your garden, a deserted beach or a romantic dinner where only moonlight could be more attractive” - José A. Gandí...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes

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Aluminum

Ceramic South African Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Tiger Jewelry Box: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso & Motsamay The Tiger Jewelry Box is a stunning piece of ceramic art crafted by Lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Met Ziggurat Box by Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
MET ziggurat box by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2018 Dimensions: 22 x 22 x 38 cm Materials: Wood box, acrylic, solid stained wood Other 3 different MET collection boxes available...
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2010s English Modern Boxes

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Acrylic, Wood

Set of 4 Dark Grey Frame 10 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 dark grey frame 10 box by Lassen Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 10 cm Materials: finér, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer Weight: 0.85 Kg Frame Box is a square box in a c...
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2010s Danish Modern Boxes

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Metal, Other

Black Olive Ash Do-Ri Tray by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive ash Do-Ri tray by Matthias Scherzinger Dimensions: L 47.4 x W 19.8 x H 6.5 cm Materials: olive ash: black stained lacquered inside tin: hard wax   It all began in Glo...
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2010s German Modern Boxes

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Ash

Fibra Medium Basket by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fibra medium basket by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% esparto grass. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: Diameter 47 cm x width 34 x height 10 cm Available in co...
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2010s German Modern Boxes

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Natural Fiber

Large Caribe Chic Basket 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Caribe Chic basket 2 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled pla...
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2010s German Modern Boxes

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Steel

Set of 4 Oak Frame 10 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 oak frame 10 box by Lassen Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 10 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Weight: 0.85 Kg Frame box is a square box in a cubisti...
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2010s Danish Modern Boxes

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Metal, Other

Set of 4 Light Grey Frame 14 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 light grey frame 14 box by Lassen Dimensions: d 10 x w 10 x h 7 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Weight: 1.10 Kg Frame box is a square box in a c...
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2010s Danish Modern Boxes

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Metal, Other

Set of 4 Black Ash Frame 10 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black ash frame 10 box by Lassen Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 10 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Weight: 0.85 Kg Frame Box is a square box in a cubistic shape. The simple boxes are inspired by the Kubus candleholder by Mogens Lassen, that are based on strict mathematical formulas and designed with the greatest precision. The Frame boxes are available in three sizes: 10, 14 and 20, which can be combined to exactly match your storage needs. The cubistic boxes can be easily stacked on top of each other, as the handle contains a spring function, which is easily pressed down when a box is stacked on top of another box. The Frame boxes provide a flexible storage solution – perfect for storing office accessories...
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2010s Danish Modern Boxes

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Metal, Other

3 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
3 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 32 x W 24 x H 40 cm Materials: Made up of steel sheets painted in a black polyester powder coating (RAL 9005). Doors in p...
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2010s Spanish Modern Boxes

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Gandia Blasco Touareg Large Candle Box by Sandra Figuerola
Located in New York, NY
"This piece, with its standard volume and geometric, universal and contemporary language, has a unity of criteria. The Farol Touareg subtly filters the light, just as the lattices th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes

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Aluminum

Gandia Blasco Touareg Small Candle Box by Sandra Figuerola
Located in New York, NY
This piece, with its standard volume and geometric, universal and contemporary language, has a unity of criteria. The Farol Touareg subtly filters the light, just as the lattices tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes

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Aluminum

Ceramic Buffalo And Monkey Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Senzo Duma Ceramics presents a striking ceramic Buffalo & Monkey sculpture, standing 9 inches tall with dimensions of 11 inches in length and 5 inches in width. Hand-painted by Mlu, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

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Ceramic

Set of 3 White Ash Nun Vases by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 white ash nun vases by Matthias Scherzinger Limited edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size Engraved brass-label with number Dimensions: Small: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x 46 c...
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2010s German Modern Boxes

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Ash

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.