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Post-Modern Boxes

POSTMODERN STYLE

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.

ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
  • A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
  • Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
  • Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
  • Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980) 
  • Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
  • Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
  • Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood 
  • Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
  • Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art

POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.

Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendinia onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.

Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group,  which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.

Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals. 

After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.

On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.

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Style: Post-Modern
Post-Modern Lidded Marble Trinket Box
Post-Modern Lidded Marble Trinket Box

Post-Modern Lidded Marble Trinket Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Post-modern lidded marble trinket box, circa 1980s. The box has well cut lines and is well constructed The piece is in very good condition and measures 5"W x 4"D x 2"H. Cool little ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Leandro Ash Tray in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn
Leandro Ash Tray in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Leandro Ash Tray in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Leandro Ash Tray in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 6 cm. Materials: Glossy horn, chromed brass, and Aid...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Other

Agneta Box III in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn
Agneta Box III in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn

Agneta Box III in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Agneta Box III in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 16 cm. Materials: Leather, wood, brass, and horn. Round box in Aida pebbled leat...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Boxes, 1990
Pair Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Boxes, 1990

Pair Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Boxes, 1990

By Oggetti

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Boxes, 1990’s. Original excellent condition. Measures 6.5” x 6.5” 4” tall

Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Coconut

Lucite Jewelry Vanity Box
Lucite Jewelry Vanity Box

Lucite Jewelry Vanity Box

Located in New York, NY

A square Lucite jewelry or trinket box, Postmodern design, circa late-20th century, 1990s. Great to hold jewelry or other small items on a vanity, des...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Postmodern Ceramic Box by Rita Duvall (1987)
Postmodern Ceramic Box by Rita Duvall (1987)

Postmodern Ceramic Box by Rita Duvall (1987)

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful handmade Postmodern ceramic trinket or jewelry box by Rita Duvall, similar in style to the work of Peter Shire and Michael Duvall. Glazed i...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Lidded Box
Large Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Lidded Box

Large Vintage Post-Modern Travertine Lidded Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage large post-modern travertine lidded box, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 12"W x 8"D x 4"H. Super cool and very wel...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Travertine

Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith

Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Winnetka, IL

A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell which is a material that the manufacturer Maitland Smith often used. All sitting u...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Gabrielle Crespi's acrylic box from the 1970s
Gabrielle Crespi's acrylic box from the 1970s

Gabrielle Crespi's acrylic box from the 1970s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Acrylic box by Gabrielle Crespi, 1970s The box features a rectangular design with rounded corners, combining the transparency of acrylic with a patinated bronze band that surrounds i...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Nose Box
Nose Box

Nose Box

By Halcyon Days, (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Hanover, MA

Dali-esque gilt metal snuff box bejeweled with light blue rhinestones and shaped like a surrealist human nose and lips . Magnetic closure. Yellow enameled interior. Amusing containe...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

Pair of Post-Modern Small Black Marble Cannisters / Boxes
Pair of Post-Modern Small Black Marble Cannisters / Boxes

Pair of Post-Modern Small Black Marble Cannisters / Boxes

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful pair of post-modern small black marble cannisters / boxes, circa 1970s. The cannisters are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 2.875"D x 4...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble

Set Of 2 Clinio Lighter & Ash Tray in Dark Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn
Set Of 2 Clinio Lighter & Ash Tray in Dark Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn

Set Of 2 Clinio Lighter & Ash Tray in Dark Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Clinio Lighter & Ash Tray in Dark Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: Lighter: Ø 8 x H 12 cm. Ash Tray: Ø 22 x H 5 cm. Materials: Dark horn, ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Other

Set Of 3 Bacco Smoking Lighter & Ash Trays in Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn
Set Of 3 Bacco Smoking Lighter & Ash Trays in Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn

Set Of 3 Bacco Smoking Lighter & Ash Trays in Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 3 Bacco Smoking Lighter & Ash Trays in Horn, Brass & Wood by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: Lighter: D 10 x W 10 x H 9 cm. Cigarette Ash Tray: D 16 x W 16 x H 4...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Other

Vintage Venetian Murano Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Covered Bowl
Vintage Venetian Murano Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Covered Bowl

Vintage Venetian Murano Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Covered Bowl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage venetian murano bright orange Italian hand blown Art glass covered bowl. Hand blown art glass candy dish shade in orange, red, and clear color....

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Leandro Lighter in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn
Leandro Lighter in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Leandro Lighter in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Leandro Lighter in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: D 11 x W 11 x H 10 cm. Materials: Glossy horn, chromed brass, and Aid...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Other

Agneta Box I in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn
Agneta Box I in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn

Agneta Box I in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Agneta Box I in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn Dimensions: Ø 13 x H 17 cm. Materials: Leather, wood, brass, and horn. Round box in Aida pebbled leathe...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Agneta Box II in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn
Agneta Box II in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn

Agneta Box II in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Agneta Box II in Aida Pebbled Leather, Horn, Brass, & Ebony Veneer by Arcahorn Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 13 cm. Materials: Leather, wood, brass, and horn. Round box in Aida pebbled leath...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ottavia Box in Glossy Horn, Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn
Ottavia Box in Glossy Horn, Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Ottavia Box in Glossy Horn, Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Ottavia Box in Glossy Horn, Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: D 13 x W 13 x H 11 cm. Materials: Glossy horn, ebony veneer, and Aida...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Ottavia Box in Glossy Horn, Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn
Ottavia Box in Glossy Horn, Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Ottavia Box in Glossy Horn, Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Ottavia Box in Glossy Horn, Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: D 13 x W 22 x H 8 cm. Materials: Glossy horn, ebony veneer, and Aida ...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Postmodern Plaster Catchall Lidded Box
Postmodern Plaster Catchall Lidded Box

Postmodern Plaster Catchall Lidded Box

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Unique postmodern textural plaster lidded box. Nice low tapering profile. Lid accentuated with a rope detail and petite finial. Interior with a nicely curved bowl.

Category

20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Plaster

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer
Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer

Located in San Diego, CA

Memphis style Postmodern mixed wood jewelry box with drawer, circa 1998. The box measures: 9" W x 9" D x 7.25" H and is made of a variety of hard woods including ash, walnut and mapl...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Ash, Maple, Walnut

1980's, Postmodern Ceramic Box with Lid Signed SB
1980's, Postmodern Ceramic Box with Lid Signed SB

1980's, Postmodern Ceramic Box with Lid Signed SB

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful ceramic box with lid circa 1980's great graphics and colors with awesome glaze, no chips or cracks signed at the bottom SB.

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer
Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer

Located in San Diego, CA

Memphis style Postmodern mixed wood jewelry box with drawer, circa 1998. The box measures 9"W x 9"D x 7.25"H and is made of a variety of hard woods including ash, walnut and maple. T...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Ash, Maple, Walnut

Italy 1980 Abstract Sculpture Sphere in Brass Natural Wood and Metal Chrome
Italy 1980 Abstract Sculpture Sphere in Brass Natural Wood and Metal Chrome

Italy 1980 Abstract Sculpture Sphere in Brass Natural Wood and Metal Chrome

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a unique piece and prototype of this interesting artwork of Filippo Panseca, an Italian artist that it is considered, together with Laurence Gartel, the father of the Computer Art. Friend of Renato Guttuso, later he created the Biodegradable Art. His artworks were shown at Art Basel and the Biennale of Art in Venice. In this piece we can see the investigation of the artist of the Cosmic world and Cinetic art...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

John Glick ceramic /stoneware box / jewelry / table box , signed
John Glick ceramic /stoneware box / jewelry / table box , signed

John Glick ceramic /stoneware box / jewelry / table box , signed

By John Glick

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful box / jewelry / table desk box. made for the well known artist / potter , John Glick , for Plum Tree Potters .

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Joe Colombo Glass Box, Italy 1970
Joe Colombo Glass Box, Italy 1970

Joe Colombo Glass Box, Italy 1970

By Joe Colombo

Located in Conversano, IT

Designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Arnolfo di Cambio in the early 1970s, the “Biglia” box is a refined example of material experimentation and functional design. The object refl...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Steel

Artist-made vintage onyx / agate & walnut lidded vessel box, signed & dated 1984
Artist-made vintage onyx / agate & walnut lidded vessel box, signed & dated 1984

Artist-made vintage onyx / agate & walnut lidded vessel box, signed & dated 1984

Located in Hastings, GB

This beautifully tactile sculptural onyx lidded box is a unique artist-made piece...unfortunately I've been unable to identify the maker's mark. We sourced it in Phoenix, Arizona, al...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Artist-Made Vintage Onyx / Agate & Walnut Lidded Vessel Box, Signed & Dated 1986
Artist-Made Vintage Onyx / Agate & Walnut Lidded Vessel Box, Signed & Dated 1986

Artist-Made Vintage Onyx / Agate & Walnut Lidded Vessel Box, Signed & Dated 1986

Located in Hastings, GB

This beautifully tactile sculptural onyx lidded box is a unique artist-made piece...unfortunately I've been unable to identify the maker's mark. We sourced it in Phoenix, Arizona. B...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Post Modern 1980s Handmade Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed
Post Modern 1980s Handmade Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed

Post Modern 1980s Handmade Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed

By Hollis Fingold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic postmodern Memphis style handmade, hand-painted wood box with distinctive triangular feet with a black and white checkerboard and linear patterns and sculpted wavy handle...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Wood, Paint

1980s Post Modern Memphis Style Lacquered Handmade Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed
1980s Post Modern Memphis Style Lacquered Handmade Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed

1980s Post Modern Memphis Style Lacquered Handmade Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed

By Hollis Fingold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic postmodern Memphis style handmade, hand-painted wood box with distinctive rounded flat feet and sculpted wavy handle by artist Hollis Fingold. The inside of the box has a...

Category

1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint, Fabric

Fine Handcut Crystal Grand Lauderlale Perfume Flacon
Fine Handcut Crystal Grand Lauderlale Perfume Flacon

Fine Handcut Crystal Grand Lauderlale Perfume Flacon

By Reflections Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Fine handcut crystal grand Lauderlale perfume flacon. Materials: Fine handcut crystal Dimensions: D 11 x W 11 x H 32.5 cm Weight: 3.16 kg. Reflections Copenhagen, a collection of handmade decorative mirrors and Crystal pieces, finely balanced to Challenge the traditional styles and shapes of todays’ homes by adding new dimensions and possibilities to interior decorating. Julie Hugau and Andrea Larsson, inspired by the graphic expression of Art Deco, the vast contrasts of the 1980s and the opportunity to explore the delicate materials that the mirrors are made of, combined their visions and the start of Reflections was a fact. The collection sums up their perspectives of how to provide new expressions through strength and form, the mirrors are designed with a strong visual structure to create a contrast of light and reflections through non-traditional mirror images. A concept built on Julie’s flair for design and production, Andrea’s eye for interior and colors together with their shared vision of creating a product that unites art and decor. Remember, everything in your life is a reflection of a choice you made. If you want a different result, make a different choice Welcome to the world of Reflections. The beauty of craftsmanship All Reflections...

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Rotonda Large Box in Vegetable Tanned Leather & Steel by UNIQKA
Rotonda Large Box in Vegetable Tanned Leather & Steel by UNIQKA

Rotonda Large Box in Vegetable Tanned Leather & Steel by UNIQKA

Located in Geneve, CH

Rotonda Large Box in Vegetable Tanned Leather & Copper by UNIQKA Designed by CARA \ DAVIDE Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 15 cm. Materials: Vegetable-tanned leather and anodized alumin...

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Steel

Oro Bianco, Hand-Sculpted Containers
Oro Bianco, Hand-Sculpted Containers

Oro Bianco, Hand-Sculpted Containers

By Nikolai Kotlarczyk

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials Container / White Travertine marble, natural open pores or plastered in blue. Accessorie and base / 0,15 cm of thickness polished sheet of steel galvanized in light gold. Measures Long / H3 x 27,5 x 12 cm Dot / H3 x ø 10 cm TECHNICAL INFO Please note that each Oro Bianco...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble

Fasano Torino Luxury Desk Box in 18kt Yellow Gold with Rare Blue Hawk Eye Quartz
Fasano Torino Luxury Desk Box in 18kt Yellow Gold with Rare Blue Hawk Eye Quartz

Fasano Torino Luxury Desk Box in 18kt Yellow Gold with Rare Blue Hawk Eye Quartz

By Francesco Fasano

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional desk box designed by Fasano. A beautiful and one-of-a-kind piece, created in Torino Italy by the master esteemed jeweler, Genesio Fasano. This rare luxury desk box was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and is completely embellished with inlaid of rare blue hawk's eye. Weight: 1,534.83 Grams, (983.53 Dwt). Measurements: 175 mm by 175 mm by 37.5 mm (7.10 x 7.10 x 1.5 inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the Italian gold assay mark and signed ".750 *26AL FASANO" Note: This can be used for cigar humidor, letters or just as a decorative desk item...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Hedwig Bollhagen Biscuit Box Group of Three
Hedwig Bollhagen Biscuit Box Group of Three

Hedwig Bollhagen Biscuit Box Group of Three

Located in Litchfield, CT

By Hedwig Bollhagen, Germany, circa 1960-1970s. These canisters are brilliantly Deco and fabulously Post Modern. Their colorful geometry is perfect fo...

Category

1960s German Vintage Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Kountess Vase by Purho
Kountess Vase by Purho

Kountess Vase by Purho

Located in Geneve, CH

Kountess vase by Purho Dimensions: D 25 x H 18 cm Materials: glass Other colours and dimensions are available. Purho is a new protagonist of made i...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Glass

Comequandofuoripiove Case + 2 Decks of Cards by Studio Lievito
Comequandofuoripiove Case + 2 Decks of Cards by Studio Lievito

Comequandofuoripiove Case + 2 Decks of Cards by Studio Lievito

Located in Geneve, CH

Comequandofuoripiove case + 2 decks of cards by Studio Lievito Dimensions: D15 x W17 X H6 cm Materials: bianco carrara marble, mohogany wood. Weight: 2.6 kg A reference to one of the most characteristic uses of marble and to the territory of origin of Studio Lievito, this package recalls the box where the lard is stored during its seasoning. Ashioned of white carrara marble with a sliding mahogany drawer, this elegant case comes with two decks of 54 poker cards designed by Studio Lievito. The whimsical name of this piece derives from the catchy phrase (“like when it’s raining outside” in English) used to easily remember the value order in the deck of French cards...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble

Capricia Box III by Arcahorn
Capricia Box III by Arcahorn

Capricia Box III by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Capricia Box III by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 13 x W 22 x H 12 cm Materials: Leather, wood, horn. Box in Aida pebbled leather, Onyx color with handmade ivory stitching. Lid in matte Am...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Horn, Leather, Wood

Long Island Crystal Flacon, Handsculpted Contemporary Crystal
Long Island Crystal Flacon, Handsculpted Contemporary Crystal

Long Island Crystal Flacon, Handsculpted Contemporary Crystal

By Reflections Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Long Island crystal flacon, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal Decorative vase Hand-sculpted in crystal Measures: W 8, H 19, D 8 cm. The Reflections Copenhagen Boudoir collecti...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Set of 3 Dazzle Décor Boxes by Formaminima
Set of 3 Dazzle Décor Boxes by Formaminima

Set of 3 Dazzle Décor Boxes by Formaminima

By Formaminima

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 3 Dazzle Décor boxes by Formaminima One of a kind. Dimensions: Box 1: H 5 x L 10.5 x D 5 cm. Box 2: H 5 x L 5 x D 5 cm. Box 3: H 15 x L 5 x D 5 cm. Plate: H 0.3 x L 21 x D 21 cm. Materials: Handcrafted pink crystal glass...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Glass

Decorative Box 01 by Ruda Studio
Decorative Box 01 by Ruda Studio

Decorative Box 01 by Ruda Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Decorative Box 01 by Ruda Studio Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 10,5 cm. Materials: MDF, painted rye straw and brass. Weight: 3 kg. Available in individuals colors. Please contact us. ...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Other

Fedora Box I by Arcahorn
Fedora Box I by Arcahorn

Fedora Box I by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Fedora Box I by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 13 x W 21 x H 8 cm Materials: Wood, horn, brass, gold. Box in glossy ebony. Lid in hand engraved 24K gold plated brass with raised rounded hor...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold

Fedora Box II by Arcahorn
Fedora Box II by Arcahorn

Fedora Box II by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Fedora Box II by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 13 x W 13 x H 8 cm Materials: Wood, horn, brass, gold. Box in glossy ebony. Lid in hand engraved 24K gold plated brass with raised rounded ho...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass

Agneta Box I by Arcahorn
Agneta Box I by Arcahorn

Agneta Box I by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Agneta Box I by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 13 x H 17 cm Materials: Leather, wood, brass, horn. Round box in Aida pebbled leather, Onyx colour with handmade ivory stitching. Lid in matte...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Agneta Box II by Arcahorn
Agneta Box II by Arcahorn

Agneta Box II by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Agneta Box II by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 20 x H 13 cm Materials: Leather, wood, brass, horn. Round box in Aida pebbled leather, Onyx colour with handmade ivory stitching. Lid in matt...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Capricia Box II by Arcahorn
Capricia Box II by Arcahorn

Capricia Box II by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Capricia Box II by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 18 x W 18 x H 13 cm Materials: Leather, wood, horn. Box in Aida pebbled leather, Ice-cream color with handmade dark brown stitching. Lid in...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Horn, Leather, Wood

Capricia Box III by Arcahorn
Capricia Box III by Arcahorn

Capricia Box III by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Capricia Box III by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 13 x W 22 x H 12 cm Materials: Leather, wood, horn. Box in Aida pebbled leather, Ice-cream color with handmade dark brown stitching. Lid i...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Horn, Leather, Wood

New Haven Crystal Bonbonniere, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
New Haven Crystal Bonbonniere, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal

New Haven Crystal Bonbonniere, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal

By Reflections Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

New haven crystal bonbonniere, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal Decorative vase Hand-sculpted in crystal Measures: W 13, H 12, D 13 cm The new haven crystal bonbonniere is th...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Fine Handcut Crystal Grand New Haven Basin
Fine Handcut Crystal Grand New Haven Basin

Fine Handcut Crystal Grand New Haven Basin

By Reflections Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Fine handcut crystal grand new haven basin Materials: Fine handcut crystal Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 16.8 cm Weight: 5 kg Reflections Copenhagen, a collection of handmade decorative mirrors and crystal pieces, finely balanced to Challenge the traditional styles and shapes of todays’ homes by adding new dimensions and possibilities to interior decorating. Julie Hugau and Andrea Larsson, inspired by the graphic expression of Art Deco, the vast contrasts of the 1980s and the opportunity to explore the delicate materials that the mirrors are made of, combined their visions and the start of Reflections was a fact. The collection sums up their perspectives of how to provide new expressions through strength and form, the mirrors are designed with a strong visual structure to create a contrast of light and reflections through non-traditional mirror...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Decorative Box 02 by Ruda Studio
Decorative Box 02 by Ruda Studio

Decorative Box 02 by Ruda Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Decorative Box 02 by Ruda Studio Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 9,5 cm. Materials: MDF, painted rye straw and brass. Weight: 2 kg. Available in individuals colors. Please contact us. ...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Other

Set of 4, 2 Plizé Boxes & 2 Beebee Jars by Made by Choice
Set of 4, 2 Plizé Boxes & 2 Beebee Jars by Made by Choice

Set of 4, 2 Plizé Boxes & 2 Beebee Jars by Made by Choice

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4, 2 plizé boxes & 2 beebee jars by Made by Choice with Hanna Anonen Dimensions: W17 x D17 x H22 cm (L - white), W17 x D17 x H15.5 cm (M - blue) ( Plizé boxes) D18 x H30 cm (L- green), D15.5 x H24 cm (S - orange) Beebee jars Materials: birch plywood Also available: different colors & sizes. The Plizé box – Serrated surface balanced with a spherical knob is an eye-catcher like no other. Irresistible color combinations make this box a centerpiece of any space. About Made by Choice: Nordic Happiness. Nordic Happiness is our grand theme and guiding star. Studies show that Nordic people are among the happiest on Earth. Nordic happiness is composed of authentic values and sustainable choices. The vision of Choice is based on the added value of collective creation while promoting sustainable Nordic values through authentic design. Rooted in the traditions of Finnish woodworks, Made by Choice is a creative powerhouse of collaborative thinkers, believers and makers, establishing a global brand for the 21st century. Committed to producing durable, bold and innovative designs, we combine contemporary woodworking methods and modern technology. Halikko is home to our 4000 square metre campus where we turn abstract concepts into tangible objects. Our team in our office in Helsinki coordinates all operations and installations. Made by Choice's agile, purpose driven approach means all new products are developed on demand, for a specific project and need, and carries the authentic story of it's reason of existence. Our products are developed and manufactured at our own factory in south-western Finland by some of the best craftsmen in the world. Choice is inspired by heritage and Nordic urban...

Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Memphis Post Modern Lidded Ice Bucket for Taste Seller by Sigma
Memphis Post Modern Lidded Ice Bucket for Taste Seller by Sigma

Memphis Post Modern Lidded Ice Bucket for Taste Seller by Sigma

By Taste Seller By Sigma

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lidded post modern Memphis ice bucket for Taste Seller, c.1980s, Japan. The bucket features and geometric black red and teal pattern with cream outlining. The black lid has three tiers and is finished with a teal globe pull...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Post-modern boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-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 stone, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Reflections Copenhagen, Thomas Engelhart, Maitland Smith, and Formaminima. 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 $65 and tops out at $12,364 while the average work can sell for $650.