Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-century Italian Ceramic Box by Raymor c.1960
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century ceramic glazed jewelry or trinket box. Marked "Italy" underneath.
CREATOR Attributed to Raymor, Italy.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1960.
MATERIALS AND TECHN...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$175 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Set of 5 1970
s Tortoise Plexiglass
Brass Desk Accessories
Located in Vis, NL
dint vintage set of 5 mid century faux tortoise plexiglass and brass desk accessories consisting in :
2 different sized trays.
1 small trash bin
1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Table Top Box in Rosewood
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning mid-20th-century box veneered in rich Brazilian Rosewood, dating to circa 1940. The hinged lid is framed by a striking Dutch ripple-style molding, expertly carved from sol...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate
Lucite Vanity Set Perfume Bottle
Powder Box
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern vanity set comprising a silver-plated perfume bottle and a glass bowl with silver plated powder box.
The handcrafted Lucite Knob decorate the two pieces.
M...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Austrian Malachite Lidded Dresser Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Austrian malachite hard stone lidded box. Features bronzed metal center mount with is entirely lined with malachite stone to interior and exterior. No apparent maker's mark.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Malachite
Wonderful Mid Century Lorin Marsh Black Lacquered Rock Crystal Gilt Box Casket
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Lorin Marsh Style Black Lacquered Rock Crystal Large Box Casket
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rock Crystal
Wah Ming Chang "Bronze Originals of California" Ashtray c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An impressive, heavy solid bronze mid-century ashtray designed by California artist and sculptor Wah Ming Chang. Known later in life for his sculptures and the props he design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Copper
$150 Sale Price
33% Off
Midcentury Set Majolica Red Fish Ceramic Covered Sauce Tureen Box Salt
Pepper
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous small size set hyper realistic glazed ceramic fish covered sauce tureen and salt and pepper in shades of vibrant red and grey with dark accents ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery
Grey 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 6/6
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Yves Marian 6/6
Realised circa 1970
Signed at the base
original perfect condition
20th century design light grey egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box
Height 19 cm
Large 12 cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
White 20th century egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Yves Marian 1970 1/6
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Yves Marian. 1/6
Realised circa 1970
Signed at the base
original perfect condition
20th century design white egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box
Height 15 cm
Large 10 cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Plastic Box, Apple, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of Plastic.
Re-polished.
Good Original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
$143 Sale Price
20% Off
Schmid Design White Ceramic Peanut Trinket Decorative Box, Keepsake, Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
Schmid Design Folio Trademark Mid-Century Modern white glazed ceramic peanut shaped box, Keepsake or Trinket Box.
Made out of cast Ceramic molds in America in the 1970s.
Makers Mark ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Carved Bone or Resin Lidded Box with Wooden interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully creative box. We cannot tell if it is bone or cast resin, but it is wonderful nonetheless.
A very nice design and an intriguing piece ready for the cocktail table, desk or work station. A great piece to hold anything from notes, recipes, candy, bar supplies or simply for decor.
One of our favorite pieces.
We have found the price guidance...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Resin, Wood
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Owl Dish in Pewter
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique midcentury pewter owl dish with striking blue eyes. The dish is very heavy and well made with a very small hallmark on the back.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand painted ceramic box by Arte Casa Albisola, 1940s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Delightful and rare painted ceramic box made in the 40s by the Arte Casa factory in Albisola. Fairly good condition, slight defects in the ceramic. Manufacturer's mark on the base.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Maitland Smith Seated Monkey Signed Box or Humidor with Removable Lid
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Maitland Smith seated Monkey Signed Box or Humidor with removable lid Signed with an original Maitland Smith label and factory label.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming, petite maple sewing box with black painted metal frame and cane-wrapped handle, all supported by rubber feet (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Minimalist design with simple dual-door con...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Wooden Box with Silver Knot Lid by the French Firm Hermès Paris
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century wooden box with silver bow/knot lid by french brand Hermès Paris
By: Hermès Paris
Material: fabric, silver, wood, leather, metal, silver plate
Technique: cast, plat...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Metal, Silver Plate
Omega Swiss Sterling Silver Vintage Case
By Omega
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Omega Vintage 800 Sterling Silver Swiss Box
Original Omega presentation box, a vintage piece from the mid-20th century. Crafted from period materials with the brand's signature logo ...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1980 Italian Crystal
Black Murano Glass Round Box Worked with 24Kt Gold Dust
Located in New York, NY
1980s Venetian high-quality decorative trinket jewel glass box of imposing size and Hollywood Regency style, entirely handcrafted and blown in black Murano glass, extensively worked ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
1970s Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s Decorative Box
Lucite and chrome decorative box.
Italy, circa 1970
W. 17,5 cm, D. 10,8 cm, H.4,5 cm
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Chrome
Carl Auböck Box with Comb and a Brush, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck brush and comb in a box, Austria 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Horn
Letter Press Box Trinket Shelf with Glass Door
Located in Seattle, WA
Everything in shelf included. Repurposed Letter press box into a trinket shelf with lots of unique trinkets and a glass door.Vintage condition as picture...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Don Shoemaker Desk Top Business Card Holder
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare business card holder made in Cocobolo and granadillo wood, includes Original label of Señal S.A., circa 1970.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cocobolo
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Green, White Stripes, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, blue, green, white stripes, signed. Small scale colorful lidded box decorated with a tight hard edge pattern of blue, green and white stripes...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$1,100 Sale Price
50% Off
Ceramic candy dish by Michel Carlin, Vallauris
By Michel Carlin
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ceramic candy box by French artist Michel Carlin from Vallauris. Black and white enamels with a ceramic-inspired design, sculpture-style lid. Very good vintage condition, artist's si...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$2,384 / set
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Navy Blue, Green, White, Plaid
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal netter box, ceramic, navy blue, green, and white, plaid. Small scale lidded ceramic box with navy, white and green glazed top and white glazed bottom. Tiny glaze miss on edge of one side of the lid. Minute wear to inner box (photo 12) and two old touch-ups to corners of the bottom box. Remnants of a paper Rosenthal...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Lidded Wooden Box with Brass Hinges by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage box with a brass hinged lid. The box was designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s / 1960s. The box is composed of what appears to be a mahogany dovetailed wooden box, bras...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
$496 Sale Price
39% Off
LEGO DACTA 9550: Typesetters Shop, composing set, collectible from the 90
s
By Lego
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Lot of 2 Vintage Lego Dacta 9550 Typetters Shop from the 90s – Educational Edition (composing set, collectible from the 90's)
The Lego Dacta 9550 is not only a toy but a piece of L...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper, Plastic
$333 Sale Price
20% Off
Silvered Bronze and Etched Glass Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sculptural foliate motif cast and silvered bronze box with interior etched glass.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Round Negora Lacquer Storage Bin with Snakeskin Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
A round vintage lacquered storage bin from the mid-20th century with snake skin patterns. Immerse your home in the rich traditions and captivating beauty of Asian craftsmanship with ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50
s
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and original metal Boxe by Piero Fornasetti from 50's, decorated with pipes, with the original package. in very good and original condition, used for matches, cigarettes jewelry...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box, 1970s
A striking sculptural Murano glass box signed “Mandruzzato for Design Guild,” showcasing the ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Sigi Pineda Silver, Brass, Rosewood, Sodalite, Turquoise Stone Hinged Box MCM
By Sigi Pineda
Located in North Miami, FL
This unique abstract signed Mid-Century Modern mixed media hinged box is by Sigi Pineda and from Taxco Mexico in the 1950s. It is signed Sigi Taxco 8. The box is silver, brass, rosewood interior with the crushed turquoise, sodalite and other crushed stones...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Brass
Ceramic Miniature Chest ca
1970
s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual miniature chest of drawers by Virginia Podufaly, ca' 1970's. She was one of the founders of the Potters' Guild in Annapolis, Maryland in 1972.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sheet Music Form Decorative Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Ceramic bundled sheet music form decorative box.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, Veneer
Good original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Italian Modernist "Apple" Lidded Trinket Box in Gold and Silver Aluminum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite apple-form box for holding small items in gold aluminum with silver banding and orb handle (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Luxurious decorative item in very good, newly polished condition...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Fluted And Twisted Brass Mid-Century Modern Box with Ball Lid MCM
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage fluted and twisted brass Mid-Century Modern box has a lid with a ball on top. The box is from the 50s and has been professionally polished. it makes a great des...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Negora Lacquer Circular Storage Bin with Vertical Stripes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese negora lacquer round storage bin box from the mid-20th century, with vertical stripes. Created in Burma during the 20th century, this large decorative box features a negora lacquered body resting on a circular base. Showcasing red lacquer on the inside, this vintage Burmese box...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Large Decorative Box in Draped Leather and Brass, Adnet Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous large decorative box crafted in thick draped leather and brass. This incredibly elegant and unique piece was designed and handmade in Italy during the 1960s.
Fully origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
La Paglia Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953) in New Jersey. Deep and tapering with flared rim. Raised foot with short support in the bead ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scatola Tonda Collezione "Sole" di Fornasetti Anni 50
Located in Milano, MI
Scatola tonda collezione 'Sole', realizzata da Fornasetti negli anni '50
Ø cm 10,5 h cm 4
Fornasetti è un marchio italiano di design di lusso fondato da Piero Fornasetti nel 1940. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Scatola Tonda Tema e Variazioni n. 137 di Fornasetti Anni 70
Located in Milano, MI
Scatola tonda, n. 137, collezione Tema e Variazioni, realizzata da Fornasetti negli anni '70
Ø cm 10,5 h cm 4
La scatola fa parte dell'iconica serie "Tema e Variazioni", che presen...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Two-Tone Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft rosewood and mahogany jewelry box c.1987, features a mahogany casing with contrasting rosewood base and drawers. Each drawer has an elongated drawer pull and is lined wi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany
Maitland Smith American Mid-Century Semi-Circle Bone Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century semi-circle shape bone box with tan and brown pattern (MAITLAND SMITH)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone
Vintage 1980 RYKRiSP metal cracker tin canister
Located in Seattle, WA
Retro 1980s graphic tin kitchen box decor. Vintage pop art storage. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H4
Dimensions: 4.5"L 9"H 4.5"W
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Large Floor Stoneware Red Ceramic Box by Christine, 1982
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Christine - 1982.
Large floor stoneware ceramic box.
Red ceramic glazes colors.
Signed under the base.
Measures: height 50 cm
Large 32 cm.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Sterling Silver and Rosewood Hinged Box Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This sterling silver substantial hallmarked Mid-Century Modern box has a beautiful ebonized rosewood interior. The Mayan Aztec design that is engraved and drawn is symbolic of a heri...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Carl Auböck Comb and Brush in a Box, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck brush and comb in a box, Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Horn, Wood
Diminutive Midcentury Stone Box on Chrome Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A variegated purple stone box with black interior and brass hinged lid. With a separate brushed chrome stand with patinated metal bars. V shaped stretcher...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Steen Kepp 20th Century Stoneware Brown Ceramic Jewelry Box 1975 La Borne
By Steen Kepp
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Steen Kepp - La Borne
Realised circa 1975-1980
Large brown stoneware ceramic box.
Jewelry or decorative box
Signed under the base
Original perfect condition
Measure...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian painted ceramic jewel box or casket
Located in Milano, IT
In the midst of the 1970s, in the heart of the enchanting Italian island of Sicily, artisans crafted a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication—a jewel of a jewelry box, if you wil...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$1,717 Sale Price
20% Off
Rectangular Box in Wood and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare rectangular wood and brass box design attributed to Wily Rizzo Italy, in very good condition with slight signs of wear and time.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tommaso Barbi Bamboo and Chromed Metal Box, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful rectangular box by Italian designer Tommaso Barbi (original label still attached) in chrome-plated metal and bamboo. Manufactured in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Hinged Wooden Box with Inlaid Brass Strips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hinged wooden box with inlaid brass strips - a unique storage piece, handsome in any setting.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Vintage Enamel Metal
Mahogany Box by Piero Fornasetti - Horse
Buggy
Located in North Miami, FL
Serigraphy of a period horse and buggy on enameled metal and mahogany interior box by Piero Fornasetti, 1950's.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Garrard English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1947
Located in New York, NY
George VI sterling silver box. Made by Garrard & Co. Ltd in London in 1947. Rectangular with straight engine-turned sides. Cover flat, tabbed, and hinged; top has geometric pattern w...
Category
1940s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of wonderful jewelry by Line Vautrin designed in 1941 on the subject of St Foi, a child martyr on the early fourth century and the patron saint of prinsoers, in a rare form of a reliquary...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Black Walnut Ice Box by Custom Kraft.
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1960s. Solid Walnut lid and casing, as stated on the markers mark on the bottom. Contrasting wood grains cover the sides. Turned wood Handle. Vintage condition consistent with ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Modern decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative 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 decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative boxes, popular names associated with this style include Bitossi, Line Vautrin, Piero Fornasetti, and Gabriella Crespi. 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 decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $34,396 while the average work can sell for $850.
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