Arco Contemporary Armoured Jewelry and Watch Armoire in Canaletto Walnut
Modern Boxes
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Jeweler, Russia, circa 1900 Malachite, 875/000 silver and Gold Plated
Located in Madrid, ES
Jeweler, Russia, circa 1900. Material: Malachite, 875/000 silver setting, gold plated. Hallmark: Guarantee mark and master's mark. Dimensions: 9.5 x 7 x 4.2 cm. Condition: Slight ...
Early 20th Century Russian Modern Boxes
Malachite
Knotted Tissue Box Caramel Home Office Accessories By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Tissue box Color: Caramel Size: 27.5 x 15.5 x 7.9 H cm Material: PU Collection: Knotted.
2010s Thai Modern Boxes
Faux Leather
Gioia Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire. Matte finish, ruthenium accessories. Inside drawers for jewelry, with fronts covered in white leather. Safe can be anchored to the wall w...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Ebony
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.
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Nickel
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in in Crystal with Bubbles and Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and function...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
1980s Tavola Oggetti Rectangular Marble Jewelry Box
By Oggetti
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage, sleek, pair of polished stone bookends, circa the 1970s. This set is constructed of solid, heavy-weight marble and skillfully hand-cut and ha...
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Marble
Agresti Bella Vita Humidor Armoire in Polished Ebony
$39,600 / item
Agresti Bella Vita Humidor Armoire in Polished Ebony
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Ebony polished mahjong with ruthenium brass parts.
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather, Ebony
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and function...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Chrome
Large Murano Gold & Amethyst Sommerso Square Box
Located in Westport, CT
A splendid and timeless one of a kind Murano handcrafted large square-shaped clear blown glass box with sommerso floating gold infused deep amethyst pink orb center, customized sizin...
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Murano Glass
Multi Compartment Brass Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined mid-century Italian brass gentleman’s travel case, designed with a clean rectangular silhouette and warm patinated finish. The interior reveals a thoughtfully organized lay...
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Brass
Red Antique Lacquer Trinket Box
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Red Antique Lacquer Trinket Box This trinket box measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 7.5 inches high This box is in Excellent Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear. We tak...
2010s American Modern Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
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...
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Lucite
Smart & Modern American Sterling Silver Desk Box by Tiffany
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Smart & Modern American Sterling Silver Desk Box by Tiffany
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...
Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
Italian 1960s Black Train Case in Leather
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1960s train case in leather.
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Crocodile
Italian Chrome Box, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage box from Italy during the 1970s. The piece features a highly polished chrome body with a clean geometric form, accented by decorative brass screws on the lid that cre...
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Metal
Ceramic Pomegranate Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
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 ...
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Italian Art Deco Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Box with Brass Details, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian Art Deco box crafted in richly figured burl wood, accented with bold geometric inlays of Macassar ebony. The lid features a dynamic diagonal composition, enhanced by ...
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Wood
Ceramic Protea And Butterfly Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Butterfly Jewelry Box Introducing the Protea Butterfly Jewelry Box, a captivating ceramic piece crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Afric...
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Rosewood Jewelry Box Inspired by Wharton Esherick, Modern USA Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully made Rosewood Jewelry Box. 2 Triangular Lids open to reveal a velvet lined interior. Carved handle makes it easy to access interio...
1980s American Vintage Modern Boxes
Rosewood
"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"David" is a leather box, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, made of genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be chosen from the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Iconic Design, Functional Art
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...
2010s American Modern Boxes
Ceramic, Clay
Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Monkey jewelry box, handcrafted by Sabelo Nene at Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa, stands 6 inches high, 4 inches long, and 4 i...
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Vintage Maitland Smith Hinged Octagonal Box, Horn, Abalone and Wood 1970's
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite and rare vintage Maitland Smith large hinged box box has a beautiful medallion on top of a black stone set into brass. The box is a beautiful combination of horn, abal...
1970s Philippine Vintage Modern Boxes
Brass
Constantin Box, A by Colé Italia
$431 / item
Constantin Box, A by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Constantin box, A by Colé Italia with Agustina Bottoni Dimensions: H.10/13 Ø 28 cm Materials: Jewel box in brushed solid oak wood stained black; brass knob Also available: B- Ca...
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
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...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass
Brass and Glass Humidor Box with Wood Interior, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian humidor box from the 1970s, crafted with a polished brass frame and a smoked glass inset lid. The clean rectangular form reflects refined mid-century modern aesthetic...
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Mirror, Wood
1980s Modern Tessellated Stone Rectangular Lidded Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a modern, tessellated stone storage box attributed to Maitland Smith, circa the 1980s. This gorgeous box features a tessellated stone exterior with inlai...
1980s North American Vintage Modern Boxes
Marble
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Jewelry Box: Hand-Painted by Winnie Nene and Sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali The Leopard Jewelry Box is a striking example of South African ceramic artistry, masterfull...
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Saffron Black Bin With Lid in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Black Bin With Lid in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Ro...
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Boxes
Brass
Saffron Ecru Bin With Lid in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Ecru Bin With Lid in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Rom...
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Boxes
Brass
Vintage Tortoiseshell Inlay Wooden Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage rectangular wooden box featuring a striking tortoiseshell-patterned inlay framed in dark wood. The rich amber, cream, and deep brown tones create a bold, organic de...
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Wood
Mid-Century Wood Box with Brass Inlays, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Refined Italian mid-century box crafted in richly grained rosewood, accented with bold brushed brass corner mounts and a central rectangular brass plaque on the lid. The contrast bet...
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Wood
Tiffany Smart & Modern American Sterling Silver Desk Box
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany Smart & Modern American Sterling Silver Desk Box
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. Fully...
Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
Ceramic Protea Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea, Butterfly Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba from Love Art Ceramic This enchanting Protea, Butterfly Jewelry Box is a testament to the vibra...
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Ceramic Protea jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic protea box is a stunning testament to the artistry of South African craftsmanship. Handmade and painted with meticulous detail, it captures the beauty of the iconic prot...
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Sculptural Italian Brass and Metal Storage Box, Modern Design, 1970s
Located in London, London
A sculptural, architecturally composed metal box, likely dating from the mid to late 20th century. The form is defined by its stepped, sloping geometry: a wide, tapering base with sh...
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Metal, Brass
Judith Leiber Millennium Minaudiere, Clutch and/or Purse
$2,239Sale Price|20% Off
Judith Leiber Millennium Minaudiere, Clutch and/or Purse
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Judith Leiber minaudiere, clutch and/or purse. It depicts a small rectangular metal box wrapped with an ocean blue palette, green, yellow, brown and beige color paper illus...
20th Century American Modern Boxes
Crystal, Metal
Ceramic Wild Dog Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Wild Dog Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Minehle Nene and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello The Wild Dog Jewelry Box from Love Art Ceramic is a stunning piece of d...
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Murine Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated 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...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Murano Glass
Freestanding Yellow / Black Spanish Cedar Cigar Humidor, Handmade in Italy
By DeART
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Freestanding cigar humidor, designed by Massimo de Munari...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Glass, Cedar
Agresti Segreto Armored Jewelry Case
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry case with pullout / pull-out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold stee...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Brass, Steel
Fratelli Mannelli Italian Travertine Oval Box with Sculpted Lid
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...
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Travertine
Italian Onyx and Brass Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage jewelry box, crafted from smooth polished onyx, exudes timeless elegance. The natural stone features delicate, earthy veining, complemented by a refined brass trim that ...
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Onyx
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....
1950s French Vintage Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Ken Beldin, Wood, Copper, Ceramic, Primitive Art, Jewelry Box
By Ken Beldin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful jewelry box by the known American artist Ken Belgian. He worked in Taxco, Mexico in a modern/primitive style craft . This wooden box ...
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Boxes
Copper
Ceramic Protea jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic protea box is a stunning testament to the artistry of South African craftsmanship. Handmade and painted with meticulous detail, it captures the beauty of the iconic prot...
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box, Circa 1980s
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box, Circa 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box Designed by artesian Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Made in China, 1980s This stunning Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonné 'Ouzbek' Box, crafted in t...
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Boxes
Copper, Enamel
"Rettangolare" Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Rettangolare" is a leather box, designed and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be chosen from the available range: tan,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Leather
Seiko Watch Case, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Seiko Watch Case, 20th century. Case, presentation box for a Seiko watch, 20th century. H: 7 cm, W: 10.5 cm, D: 10.5 cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm the product's a...
20th Century French Modern Boxes
Fabric
Wood Box
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Wood Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Incredible wood box.
1940s French Vintage Modern Boxes
Wood
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Cigar Box with Hound Dog Finial
$6,600Sale Price|20% Off
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Cigar Box with Hound Dog Finial
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver cigar box. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Massachusetts, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with molded rim; on top, cast figural finial...
Early 20th Century American Modern Boxes
Sterling Silver
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...
2010s British Modern Boxes
Brass
Contemporary American Modern Small Circular Seashell Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern small circular jewelry box with an applied seashell exterior and black interior.
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Boxes
Coral
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...
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Travertine
Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in White Maple Gioia Artico
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armoured jewelry cabinet in polished white maple, 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. Safe can be anchored to the wall with metal screws that are supplied. Opening with digital t...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Maple
Ceramic Fish Coin Dish , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Fish Coin Dish Hand Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba From Love Art Ceramic, South Africa (2024) Dive into the charm of the Fish Coin Dish, a delightful piece of ...
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mushroom shape Silver Box. Enbossed and chiselled by hand
$1,026Sale Price|28% Off
20th Century Italian Mushroom shape Silver Box. Enbossed and chiselled by hand
Located in VALENZA, IT
Decorative silver 800 mushroom shape box. The body is embossed and cheased completely by hand.
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Boxes
Silver
Ceramic Fish Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Fish Novelty Box by Love Art Ceramic is a charming testament to South Africa's vibrant artistic tradition. Hand-sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali and meticulously hand-painted...
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes
Ceramic
Agresti Metal Top G2 Black Armored Chest with 6 Drawers
$33,000 / item
Agresti Metal Top G2 Black Armored Chest with 6 Drawers
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Metal top chest with GRADE 2 safe. Shiny black steel. Contents 6 drawers lined to store all sorts of jewels and necklace bar. Brass plated 24-karat gold accessories. Unique featur...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Metal













