Skip to main content

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.

to
42
522
310
67
2
308
589
9
73
177
1
5
11
40
94
32
15
1,277
853
605
279
276
220
182
138
137
128
126
118
113
91
74
35
33
390
270
121
128
103
424
363
557
367
102
80
72
Height
to
Width
to
899
584
730
84
65
34
26
23
Style: Modern
Contemporary Modern, Galata Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box
Contemporary Modern, Galata Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box

Contemporary Modern, Galata Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Istanbul is a wooden box collection inspired by some of towns most iconic buildings: Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia and Bebek Mosque. Each item takes its name from these structures. The ...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Boxes

Materials

Chestnut

Set Tronador Large Mini Boxes, Brown & Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Set Tronador Large Mini Boxes, Brown & Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Set Tronador Large Mini Boxes, Brown & Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

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...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Tronador Large Mini Box, Brown Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Tronador Large Mini Box, Brown Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Tronador Large Mini Box, Brown Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

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...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

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

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Succulent Bird Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello The Succulent Bird Jewelry Box is a stunning ceramic art piece ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Gold Finish Decorative Box with Designer Style
Gold Finish Decorative Box with Designer Style

Gold Finish Decorative Box with Designer Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This gold finish decorative box is a chic and glamorous storage solution designed to add a sophisticated touch to your bedroom, lounge, or dining area. The gold finish decorative box...

Category

2010s French Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Bone and Horn Patchwork Jewelry Box, Modern Design, Wood Lined, Spain
Bone and Horn Patchwork Jewelry Box, Modern Design, Wood Lined, Spain

Bone and Horn Patchwork Jewelry Box, Modern Design, Wood Lined, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Decorative keepsake, jewelry box clad in geometric horn and bone tiles, some with hand engraving, lined in wood. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes

Materials

Bone, Horn, Wood

Pair of ashtrays in the style of Gucci
Pair of ashtrays in the style of Gucci

Pair of ashtrays in the style of Gucci

Located in Lugo, IT

Pair of Gucci-style ashtrays. One of which is signed Savana. Good condition. Thank you.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Modernist Octagonal Hand-Blown Blackened Garnet Murano Glass Box w/ Nickel
Modernist Octagonal Hand-Blown Blackened Garnet Murano Glass Box w/ Nickel

Modernist Octagonal Hand-Blown Blackened Garnet Murano Glass Box w/ Nickel

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Octagonal Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in blackened garnet is a breathtaking example of Italian artistry and innovation. Crafted in Murano, Italy, during the 21st centu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Cigarette case black in the shape of a packet. Salimbeni
Cigarette case black in the shape of a packet. Salimbeni

Cigarette case black in the shape of a packet. Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Cigarette case in the shape of a packet of long cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel in Art Deco style, early 1900s. With lost hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. ...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Olive  Green w/ Polished Brass Fittings
Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Olive  Green w/ Polished Brass Fittings

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Olive Green w/ Polished Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist hand-blown Murano glass box in luxurious olive green exudes both craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Designed and executed in Italy during the 21st century, this...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Ceramic Spider Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box The Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box is a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created in South Africa by the talented artisans at Love Art Ceramic. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Neon Green Acrylic Small Round Box by Paola Valle
Neon Green Acrylic Small Round Box by Paola Valle

Neon Green Acrylic Small Round Box by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Modern, colorful and fun round box that can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, desk or nightstand. Serving double duty as a storage box or as a candy bowl. They loo...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Boxes

Materials

Acrylic

Table box Four-leaf clover fired enamel on a radial guilloché Salimbeni
Table box Four-leaf clover fired enamel on a radial guilloché Salimbeni

Table box Four-leaf clover fired enamel on a radial guilloché Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Four-leaf clover shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on a radial guilloché. Modern contemporary style. Dimensions cm. 17 x 17 x 3.5...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Italian Brass Box with Sliding Lid
Mid-Century Italian Brass Box with Sliding Lid

Mid-Century Italian Brass Box with Sliding Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Minimalist Italian brass box from the mid-century period, distinguished by its hand-hammered surface and clean geometric proportions. The rectangular form is enhanced by a softly tex...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ali Con Le Gioie Jewelry Chest with 4 Drawers
Ali Con Le Gioie Jewelry Chest with 4 Drawers

Ali Con Le Gioie Jewelry Chest with 4 Drawers

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry chest in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. With 4 drawers. Two lockable doors with necklace bars.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Contemporary Jewelry Box Handmade Black Wood and Engraved Glass by Ghirò Studio
Contemporary Jewelry Box Handmade Black Wood and Engraved Glass by Ghirò Studio

Contemporary Jewelry Box Handmade Black Wood and Engraved Glass by Ghirò Studio

By Ghirò Studio

Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano

2022 Collection of Jewelry boxes by Ghirò Studio. This box is perfect synthesis of timeless style, innovative design and Italian craftsmanship excellence. This box is entirely in wood with a matte black finish. The lid is embellished with carefully crafted glass with the utmost precision. The crystal has an amber color finish rich in gold reflections that highlight the various hand-made engravings...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set Tronador Medium Mini Boxes, Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Set Tronador Medium Mini Boxes, Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Set Tronador Medium Mini Boxes, Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

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...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

1980s Modern Clear Plexiglass and Silver Plate Italian Design Square Box
1980s Modern Clear Plexiglass and Silver Plate Italian Design Square Box

1980s Modern Clear Plexiglass and Silver Plate Italian Design Square Box

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This Square Box designed and manufactured in Italy embodies the sleek, minimalist aesthetic characteristic of the era's design trends. Constructed from silver plated and clear plexiglass, a durable and transparent thermoplastic material known for its versatility and contemporary appeal, the box exudes a sense of modernity and sophistication. The transparency of the plexiglass allows for a clear view of the contents inside, adding a layer of functionality to its stylish design. The addition of silver plating along the edges or accents of the box enhances its visual appeal, offering a touch of luxury and refinement. The combination of clear plexiglass and silver plate creates a striking contrast, adding depth and interest to the overall design. The square shape of the box reflects the geometric simplicity favored during the 1980s, emphasizing clean lines and symmetry. Its compact size makes it ideal for storing small items or serving as a decorative accent piece on a desk, shelf, or tabletop. Designed and crafted in Italy, a country renowned for its rich tradition of craftsmanship and design innovation, this square box exemplifies the excellence and attention to detail synonymous with Italian design. It has normal signs of use and age visible on the photos. The box is on the style of Gucci Vintage home...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Arco Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony finish
Arco Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony finish

Arco Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony finish

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire. Rhodium-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Porteño Medium Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Box
Porteño Medium Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Box

Porteño Medium Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxes, trays and flower vases have a ...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Cigar Box
XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Cigar Box

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Cigar Box

By Pampaloni

Located in VALENZA, IT

925 Sterling Silver Box for Cigars. The body of the box is completely smooth with sharp corners. A small silver protrusion allows the opening of the box. The interior of the box is m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1940-1950. Perfect original conditions. H : 7.9 x 6.7 inches. - A student of LACHENAL, Jean M...

Category

20th Century French Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Cartier Decorative Box Display Stand, Metal, Modern Design, France
Cartier Decorative Box Display Stand, Metal, Modern Design, France

Cartier Decorative Box Display Stand, Metal, Modern Design, France

By Cartier

Located in London, England

Discover the refinement of the Cartier display, ideal for highlighting your jewelry or watches with a touch of elegance. This chic display has an immaculate white base and a red back...

Category

2010s Unknown Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Tronador Square Black Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved, Modern
Tronador Square Black Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved, Modern

Tronador Square Black Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved, Modern

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...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Handmade Small Leather Basket ARAMIS by Limac Design, Modern Style
Handmade Small Leather Basket ARAMIS by Limac Design, Modern Style

Handmade Small Leather Basket ARAMIS by Limac Design, Modern Style

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

The small leather basket ARAMIS is a 2022 novelty of the House Collection by LIMAC Design. It is an original and precious miniature of our beloved CADIN HABITA, and is intended to ...

Category

2010s European Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Small Regenerated Leather Bag ATHOS - Modern Decorative Box
Small Regenerated Leather Bag ATHOS - Modern Decorative Box

Small Regenerated Leather Bag ATHOS - Modern Decorative Box

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

The small leather bag ATHOS is a 2022 novelty of the LIMAC Design Home Collection. It is an original and precious miniature of our beloved FABIA HABITA, and is intended to furnish a...

Category

2010s European Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Refined leather storage baskets MARTINA - With Cotton Bag
Refined leather storage baskets MARTINA - With Cotton Bag

Refined leather storage baskets MARTINA - With Cotton Bag

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

The refined leather storage baskets MARTINA is a set of round leather containers from the LIMAC Design Casa Collection, completed with a removable cotton bag. These handy storage c...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box by AIREDELSUR
Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box by AIREDELSUR

Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box by AIREDELSUR

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Gucci Ceramic Catchall with Gilt Box, Italy 1980s
Gucci Ceramic Catchall with Gilt Box, Italy 1980s

Gucci Ceramic Catchall with Gilt Box, Italy 1980s

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and refined, this ceramic catchall by Gucci dates to the 1980s and reflects the brand’s iconic blend of luxury and functionality. The deep green glaze is accentuated by the c...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Zebra And Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Zebra And Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Zebra And Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa

By Imvelo Natural Arts

Located in North Miami, FL

Introducing the Ceramic Zebra Teapot from Imvelo Natural Art, a remarkable fusion of artistry and cultural heritage from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Sn...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box

Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

These modern copper straws are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon. This unique and bespoke copper straw set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail bar...

Category

2010s South African Modern Boxes

Materials

Quartz, Copper, Brass

Gyrowinder Watch Winder by Döttling
Gyrowinder Watch Winder by Döttling

Gyrowinder Watch Winder 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

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...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

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

Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry Ceramics, Functional Art

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 2.5”x 3.5” boxes that make direct references to iconic institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with matches, ...

Category

2010s American Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Bacco Bar Armoire in Shiny Ebony
Bacco Bar Armoire in Shiny Ebony

Bacco Bar Armoire in Shiny Ebony

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Bar armoire with two doors and lid that can be fully opened. Contents: LIEBHERR wine cellar for 12 bottles, temperature ranging +5 to +20, set of 16 hand c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Hand-Crafted
Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Hand-Crafted

Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Hand-Crafted

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Square box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè also on the sides. In the center, a beautiful hand painted tempera miniature on a vegetable ivory plate depicting the portrait of a 19th century lady, signed by the painter Anna Maria Manfriani. Dimensions cm. 12 x 12 x 2.5. Weight gr. 618. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1976 and manufactured in Florence in some 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 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...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ceramic Decorative Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Balthazar Design, New
Ceramic Decorative Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Balthazar Design, New

Ceramic Decorative Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Balthazar Design, New

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...

Category

2010s American Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Black Shagreen Tissue Box by R&Y Augousti is a sublime expression of modern elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Encased in luxurious shagreen, its textured finish exudes r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Black Shagreen Tissue Box
Black Shagreen Tissue Box

Black Shagreen Tissue Box

By Fabio Ltd.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian black Shagreen tissue box with black leather presentation box designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy. Measures: Height...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

American Modern Shell Box
American Modern Shell Box

American Modern Shell Box

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary rectangular Box with sea shell veneer

Category

20th Century American Modern Boxes

Set/3 Jars, White and Gold Leaf, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Set/3 Jars, White and Gold Leaf, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Set/3 Jars, White and Gold Leaf, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Set/3 Ceramic Jars & Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Elegant and timeless, this white glazed ceramic vase features a refined...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

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

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. Handcrafted on the historic Venetian Island of Murano, this oversized box comma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald w/ Brass Fittings
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald w/ Brass Fittings

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald w/ Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully colored and elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald W/Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features an octagonal ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry Ceramics, Functional Art

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 2.5”x 3.5” boxes that make direct references to iconic institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with matches, ...

Category

2010s American Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite octagonal box is a celebration of bold geometry and artisanal finesse, rendered in hand-blown glass in a rich Tobacco hue. The clear-cut architectural silhouette frame...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Modernist Translucent Glass Stylized Egyptian Eye of Horus Dish by Rosenthal
Modernist Translucent Glass Stylized Egyptian Eye of Horus Dish by Rosenthal

Modernist Translucent Glass Stylized Egyptian Eye of Horus Dish by Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

This stunning modernist dish was realized by the esteemed German maker Rosenthal. It offers a sinuously curved ellipsoid form with raised sides and a central circular depression. The form suggests the ancient Egyptian symbol of the Eye of Horus...

Category

20th Century German Modern Boxes

Materials

Glass

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.