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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Brass Tissue Box, Saffron White Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Brass Tissue Box, Saffron White Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Brass Tissue Box, Saffron White Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Brass Tissue Box, Saffron White Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Tissue box in lacquer with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker's such as red gold, exquisite thread, or golden light,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Eclipse Box by Greg Natale
Eclipse Box by Greg Natale

Eclipse Box by Greg Natale

By Greg Natale

Located in Sydney,, NSW

The unique Solar collection conjures the spirit of the mystical universe. Natale’s solar candles encompass mysticism and pairs it with clean architectural lines in an evocative and e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Twelve Black Shagreen Napkin Rings by Fabio Ltd
Set of Twelve Black Shagreen Napkin Rings by Fabio Ltd

Set of Twelve Black Shagreen Napkin Rings by Fabio Ltd

By Fabio Ltd.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian black shagreen and stainless steel napkin rings with matching black leather boxes designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Each ring has diameter 1.5 inches a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980s Modernist White and Pink Lucite and Silver Italian Rectangular Vanity Box
1980s Modernist White and Pink Lucite and Silver Italian Rectangular Vanity Box

1980s Modernist White and Pink Lucite and Silver Italian Rectangular Vanity Box

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This italian Vanity Box encapsulates the exuberance and style of its era, offering a compelling synthesis of form, function, and aesthetic appeal. It serves as both a practical stora...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Smoked Bronze with Brass Detailing
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Smoked Bronze with Brass Detailing

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Smoked Bronze with Brass Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a v...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

White Maple Jewel Box by Agresti
White Maple Jewel Box by Agresti

White Maple Jewel Box by Agresti

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Maple Jewel Box in White.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Maple

Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s
Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s

Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s

By Maitland Smith

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Exquisite Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s. This octagonal slope sided box is clad in a beautiful tessellated rosso levanto marble and accented with a ...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

Jewelry Box Purple Charoite Gemstone
Jewelry Box Purple Charoite Gemstone

Jewelry Box Purple Charoite Gemstone

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful, substantial and rare natural purple charoite gemstone mineral jewelry box, circa late-20th century. Charoite is rare gemstone mineral. A beautiful organic pattern g...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Chrome

Italian Silver Cylindrical Vanity or Pill Box, 1960s
Italian Silver Cylindrical Vanity or Pill Box, 1960s

Italian Silver Cylindrical Vanity or Pill Box, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

A finely crafted cylindrical silver 800 box by Italian silversmith Ciardetti of Florence (“Firenze”). The lid features delicate beaded borders surrounding an engraved monogram, addin...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver

Table Box Fired Enamel on Guillochè Arab-Style Ornament Sterling Silver Salimben
Table Box Fired Enamel on Guillochè Arab-Style Ornament Sterling Silver Salimben

Table Box Fired Enamel on Guillochè Arab-Style Ornament Sterling Silver Salimben

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with hand-engraved and enamelled Arab-style ornament. Dimensio...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Adura Perle Jewellery Box in Ripple Sycamore and red suede lining
Adura Perle Jewellery Box in Ripple Sycamore and red suede lining

Adura Perle Jewellery Box in Ripple Sycamore and red suede lining

By Procreo

Located in London, GB

Adura Perle jewellery or trinket box designed by Procreo is guaranteed to take centre stage on your dressing table, inside your walk-in wardrobe, or in any room you may decide to hav...

Category

2010s British Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Maitland Smith Large Pink Marble & Brass Box
Maitland Smith Large Pink Marble & Brass Box

Maitland Smith Large Pink Marble & Brass Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Stamford, CT

Maitland Smith 1980s large tessellated stone and brass inlay decorative box. Light pink stone with light pink detailing. Brass banding retains unpolished patina.

Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Piccolo Intreccio Armored Armoire Braided Gold and Black Leather
Piccolo Intreccio Armored Armoire Braided Gold and Black Leather

Piccolo Intreccio Armored Armoire Braided Gold and Black Leather

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored jewelry cabinet covered in gold and black hand threaded leather. Varnished outside in metallic gold color. Accessories in 24 karats gold plated brass. Drawers covered in blac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Modern Small Leather Basket with Handles PORTHOS - Diameter 24 cm
Modern Small Leather Basket with Handles PORTHOS - Diameter 24 cm

Modern Small Leather Basket with Handles PORTHOS - Diameter 24 cm

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

The small leather basket with handles PORTHOS is a 2022 novelty of the LIMAC Design Home Collection. It is an original and precious miniature of our beloved TONDA HABITA, and is int...

Category

2010s European Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Woven regenerated leather laundry basket ELENA - Deluxe
Woven regenerated leather laundry basket ELENA - Deluxe

Woven regenerated leather laundry basket ELENA - Deluxe

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

The woven design laundry basket ELENA represents the perfect combination of functionality and innovation. An original creation by LIMAC Design, it is designed for those who are seek...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Large Decorative Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Lidded Box, 1970s
Large Decorative Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Lidded Box, 1970s

Large Decorative Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Lidded Box, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking decorative box featuring a large, naturally iridescent mother-of-pearl shell mounted within a polished brass frame and fitted to a matching brass base. The oversized shell...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass Box w/ Brass Fitting
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass Box w/ Brass Fitting

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass Box w/ Brass Fitting

Located in New York, NY

This chic and sophisticated Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass W/Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features a re...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box
Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box

Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Danish modern enameled abstract teak table box We are pleased to offer a Danish modern enameled abstract teak table box, this rectangular piece combines functionality and artistic e...

Category

20th Century Danish Modern Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

21st Century Coffee Round Paper Bin with Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

21st Century Coffee Round Paper Bin with Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Nothing like a sleek waste bin in calfskin leather to keep your bathroom looking chic. The cylindrical body is entirely covered by hand with fine calfskin leather in a woven pattern....

Category

2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Polished Briarwood and Mahogany Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware
Polished Briarwood and Mahogany Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

Polished Briarwood and Mahogany Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry chest in polished briarwood and mahogany, ultrasuede lining, 24-karat gold plated brass accessories. With necklace bars, lockable doors and five drawers. Adjustable mirror on...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Smart & Modern American Sterling Silver Desk Box by Tiffany
Smart & Modern American Sterling Silver Desk Box by Tiffany

Smart & Modern American Sterling Silver Desk Box by Tiffany

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Smart and Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with slight overhang. Stylish Midcentury design. Box i...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Purple Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle
Purple Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle

Purple Acrylic Large 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

Agresti Bacco E Tabacco Bar Armoire
Agresti Bacco E Tabacco Bar Armoire

Agresti Bacco E Tabacco Bar Armoire

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

Wood

SET Tafi Onyx Oval Boxes, Alpaca Silver & Green Onyx Stone
SET Tafi Onyx Oval Boxes, Alpaca Silver & Green Onyx Stone

SET Tafi Onyx Oval Boxes, Alpaca Silver & Green Onyx Stone

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

7.5" x 3.5" x2" 8" x 4" x2.3" 9" x4.5" x 2.5" 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...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box
Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box

Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box

Located in New York, NY

Graphic patterned keepsake box clad in natural and ink blue dyed bone. Tiles are hand set on a wood box.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes

Materials

Bone

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

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

Italian Travertine and Marble Box, 1970s
Italian Travertine and Marble Box, 1970s

Italian Travertine and Marble Box, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Minimalist Italian stone box from the 1970s, crafted in natural travertine with a contrasting lid featuring an inlaid triangular panel of dark marble. The combination of porous, text...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Travertine

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

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black w/ 24Karat Gold Flecks
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black w/ 24Karat Gold Flecks

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black w/ 24Karat Gold Flecks

Located in New York, NY

This elegant and impressive modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Laundry Basket by Limac Design, Leather & Cotton ALESSIO
Modern Laundry Basket by Limac Design, Leather & Cotton ALESSIO

Modern Laundry Basket by Limac Design, Leather & Cotton ALESSIO

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

ALESSIO is a design laundry basket in leather from the LIMAC Design Home Collection. This very elegant laundry hamper is handcrafted in double-layer regenerated leather, that makes ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Cotton

21st Century Leather Pedal Paper & Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
21st Century Leather Pedal Paper & Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

21st Century Leather Pedal Paper & Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A chic and sleek aesthetic for our wastebasket with a black pedal. Available with a 3 and 5 liter capacity and a soft closing function that will avoid any loud noises. Finished i...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

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

Studio Pottery Raku-Ware Lidded Box Masatada Funo
Studio Pottery Raku-Ware Lidded Box Masatada Funo

Studio Pottery Raku-Ware Lidded Box Masatada Funo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1936 - present Mr. Funo is a Japanese American potter who now resides in Vancouver. He is a self taught potter who has perfected his hands-on craft from old world Korean and Japanese...

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Fratelli Mannelli Italian Travertine Oval Box with Sculpted Lid
Fratelli Mannelli Italian Travertine Oval Box with Sculpted Lid

Fratelli Mannelli Italian Travertine Oval Box with Sculpted Lid

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sculptural oval travertine box produced by Fratelli Mannelli in Signa (Florence), Italy, during the 1970s. Carved from solid stone, the piece highlights the warm ivory tones, organ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Travertine

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

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 Greenapple, Lusitanus Home

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

Agresti Il Mio Tempo Chest for 28 Watches
Agresti Il Mio Tempo Chest for 28 Watches

Agresti Il Mio Tempo Chest for 28 Watches

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Lockable chest for 28 watches on holders and laying down. Available in briar or polished ebony.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Gray Bullicante Detailed & Brass Fitted Glass Box
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Gray Bullicante Detailed & Brass Fitted Glass Box

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Gray Bullicante Detailed & Brass Fitted Glass Box

Located in New York, NY

This sleek and beautifully formed Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box W/Grey Bullicante Detailing and Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This box is rect...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lune Box by Greg Natale
Lune Box by Greg Natale

Lune Box by Greg Natale

By Greg Natale

Located in Sydney,, NSW

The unique Solar collection conjures the spirit of the mystical universe. Natale’s solar candles encompass mysticism and pairs it with clean architectural lines in an evocative and e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite Murano box, hand-blown in a vibrant emerald green, is a celebration of Venetian craftsmanship and refined geometry. Its octagonal form is both striking and sculptural,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

An object of striking allure, this monumental Murano glass box radiates refinement through its sculptural geometry and richly saturated emerald hue. The clarity of the hand-blown cry...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

21st Century Leather Rectangular Tissue Box with Chrome Profile Made in Italy
21st Century Leather Rectangular Tissue Box with Chrome Profile Made in Italy

21st Century Leather Rectangular Tissue Box with Chrome Profile Made in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Masterful artisanal craftsmanship. Pinetti rectangular tissue box, made in ABS with chrome or gold finishing is covered with genuine waterproof leather and is available with gold ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite Murano box, hand-blown in a vibrant emerald green, is a celebration of Venetian craftsmanship and refined geometry. Its octagonal form is both striking and sculptural,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

French ceramic vase by Primavera from XX century
French ceramic vase by Primavera from XX century

French ceramic vase by Primavera from XX century

By Primavera

Located in LE PRÉ-SAINT-GERVAIS, FR

Primavera France, 1920s–1930s This ceramic piece was produced by Primavera, the renowned design atelier created by the Parisian department store Printemps in the early 20th century....

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1950s French Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

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 Salimbeni, Franco 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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Modernist Black Mirror Box w/ Beveled & Sliced Gilt Geode Detailing
Modernist Black Mirror Box w/ Beveled & Sliced Gilt Geode Detailing

Modernist Black Mirror Box w/ Beveled & Sliced Gilt Geode Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This sleek and well adorned Modernist Black Mirror Box with Beveled & Sliced Gilt Geode Detailing originates from the United States during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featur...

Category

20th Century American Modern Boxes

Materials

Mirror

Italian Gold-Plated Metal Trinket or Pill Box by F. Jacovitti, Rome, 1960s
Italian Gold-Plated Metal Trinket or Pill Box by F. Jacovitti, Rome, 1960s

Italian Gold-Plated Metal Trinket or Pill Box by F. Jacovitti, Rome, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant small rectangular lidded box in polished gold-tone metal, featuring softly rounded corners and a minimalist modernist silhouette. The lid is engraved with the monogram “MG,” ...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

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

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.