1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern hinged box veneered in fine Onyx stone, Spain, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Stone, Onyx, Brass
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Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box in leather featuring a gold embossed lid with floral decoration and green fabric interior. The color of the leather box is black with a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Leather, Fabric
Mid-Century Italian Green Onyx Marble & Brass Jewelry Box, 1960s
$208Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Green Onyx Marble & Brass Jewelry Box, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully handcrafted mid-century Italian jewelry box carved from richly banded green onyx and accented with elegant brass trim and decorative brass feet.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Onyx
Vintage wooden Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage wooden box possibly oak is perfect for trinkets or Jewelry. It has slidable and removable compartments. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as p...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Wood
Italian Leather Triple Hump Jewelry Box
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well-crafted handmade leather jewelry box with sculptural triple hump top, wavy sides and rare scalloped bottom design. In a darker saddle brown rubbed finish and lined in red...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Leather
Mid-Century Italian Rectangular Blue Marble Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming marble box with gilt brass frame as well as mounted feet. The blue box is a beautiful addition to a vanity or as a desk accessory.
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Marble, Brass
Vintage Watch Case, Italian, Giltwood, Decorative, Jewellery Box, Mid Century
$805Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Watch Case, Italian, Giltwood, Decorative, Jewellery Box, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage watch case. An Italian, giltwood decorative jewellery box, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Eye-catching golden hues adorn this fascinating mid century ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Giltwood
Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Gold Gilt Jewelry Holder Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box in leather featuring a gold embossed lid with sun decoration and royal blue fabric interior. The color of the leather box is fantastic s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Leather, Fabric
XL Mid Century Modern Tessellated Trunk Chest Coffee Table Box by Robert Marcius
$620Sale Price|20% Off
XL Mid Century Modern Tessellated Trunk Chest Coffee Table Box by Robert Marcius
By Robert Marcius
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large and Heavy Mid Century Modern Tessellated Bone Trunk Chest Coffee Table Box. Lots of storage room with velvet lined interior. Pagoda for top. By Robert Marcius and in very good ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Bone
Vintage Italian Smoker's Box Jewelry Box Onyx Natural Stone
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage cigarette case or jewelry box made of natural onyx stone, decorated with gold-colored (copper-plated) metal fittings, Italian in origin, marked G.S.E. Ottone Garantito, circa...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Onyx, Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Jewelry Cabinet by Harvey Probber, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A rare and highly collectible jewelry cabinet by Harvey Probber, exemplifying the designer’s early mastery of refined modernism and material sophistication. Pieces of this scale and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Oak, Rosewood
Mid-century vanity mirror and jewelry box, Paul Larsen, Denmark 1956
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century eclectic grotesque vanity mirror and jewelry box Orange, yellow, blue lacquered papier-mâché Signed on the bottom Hanne + Paul Erik Larsen Denmark 56 Mirror: 26 × 20 c...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Glass, Paper
Siberian Nephrite Jade Mid Century Decorative / Jewelry Box, Russia, c. 1970
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautiful quality mid century decorative box made of translucent Siberian green nephrite jade stone, made in Russia (Soviet Union at the time), c. 1970. The green of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Jade, Onyx
Dean Santner Heart Form Jewelry Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dean Santner design heart shape jewelry box, signed. Highly skilled studio artisan that hand made beautiful and functional daily objects. In very good original condition.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Italian Jewelry Box in White Alabaster with Gilded Metal
$287Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Jewelry Box in White Alabaster with Gilded Metal
Located in Valencia, VC
Elegant Mid-Century Italian White Alabaster Jewelry Box A very elegant and charming Mid-Century Italian jewelry or trinket box, beautifully handcrafted in polished white alabaster a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Turtle-Shaped Brass Jewelry Box , Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful turtle-shaped jewelry box designed and produced in Italy in the 1970's. Great brass work. More than a box, this object is a sculpture on its own. Playful design object that...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Brass
Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s
$413Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s Very elegant jewelry or decorative trinket box. Entirely constructed with alabaster stone and a brass hin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Stone, Alabaster, Marble, Brass
Vintage Coastal Seashell Snail Trinket Box – Florida Kitsch Jewelry Box
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A delightful piece of vintage Florida kitsch, this handcrafted seashell trinket box is designed in the form of a whimsical snail, richly adorned with an assortment of natural shells....
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Shell, Velvet, Wood
Regency Walnut jewelry box, aluminum, Italy, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful walnut-shaped jewelry box designed and made in italy in the 1980s vintage. Beautiful decorative object perfect for storing your earrings, small necklaces or even your ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Aluminum
Karl Springer American Mid-Century Lemon Yellow Python Skin Jewelry Box
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Lemon Yellow Python Skin Jewelry Box (KARL SPRINGER)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Animal Skin
Small Italian Oval Vintage Leather Jewelry Box
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Small Italian Oval Vintage Leather Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box. Green interior fabric lined. This box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee tabl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Gold Leaf
Italian Mid Century Lapis Lazuli & Pink Marble Decorative Jewelry Box, c. 1960
Located in London, GB
A magnificent, superior quality mid century decorative jewelry box made of lapis lazuli and pink marble, hand crafted in Italy c. 1960. The quality, depth of colour and rich pattern...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Jewelry Chest
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Jewelry Chest This jewelry chest measures: 36 wide x 12 deep x 6 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Stain Wear on Top Surface o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Wood
Set of Brass Apple Jewelry Boxes 1970s
$592Sale Price / set|40% Off
Set of Brass Apple Jewelry Boxes 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Set of Brass Apple Jewelry Boxes 1970s. These apple-shaped boxes are entirely made of solid brass. Each box opens in two and allows for a very decorative storage of various small ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Brass, Bronze
1970s Jewelry Secret Stash Box Organic Wood
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Free Form Raw Edge Wood Jewelry Box Wood has a clear finish. Velvet interior sections. In the style of Don Shoemaker No label 5.75 h x 15 w x 5.5 d Original Unrestored Preow...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Wood
Brass painted Jewelry Box vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Brass painted Jewelry Box vienna around 1960s Original condition
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Brass
Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, circa 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1980s. Silver plated box depicting a shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will decorate your inte...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Silver Plate
Hollywood regency bamboo jewelry box, RCM Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency grissinato bamboo jewelry box RCM Italy 1970 marked H 6 cm - 26 × 15.5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Bamboo
Lee Barnes & Naomi Peck lidded Jewelry Box
$419Sale Price|30% Off
Lee Barnes & Naomi Peck lidded Jewelry Box
By Lee Barnes Peck
Located in South Charleston, WV
Circa 1965-1975 by Lee Barnes Peck and his wife Naomi Peck. Both were highly trained and skilled craftsmen of the modernist era and Lee Barnes was an instructor as well a jeweler. Hi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Copper
Lee Barnes & Naomi Peck lidded Jewelry Box
$776Sale Price|35% Off
Lee Barnes & Naomi Peck lidded Jewelry Box
By Lee Barnes Peck
Located in South Charleston, WV
Circa 1965-1975 by Lee Barnes Peck and his wife Naomi Peck. Both were highly trained and skilled craftsmen of the modernist era and Lee Barnes was an instructor as well a jeweler. Hi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Copper
Charming Italian Mid-Century Onyx Jewelry Box with Brass Paw Feet, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Elegant Italian decorative jewelry box crafted in richly veined green onyx with beautiful natural bands of cream, honey, brown, and soft pink tones. The box features refined brass t...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Lee Barnes & Naomi Peck lidded Jewelry Box
$800Sale Price|50% Off
Lee Barnes & Naomi Peck lidded Jewelry Box
By Lee Barnes Peck
Located in South Charleston, WV
Circa 1965-1975 by Lee Barnes Peck and his wife Naomi Peck. Both were highly trained and skilled craftsmen of the modernist era and Lee Barnes was an instructor as well a jeweler. Hi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Copper
Horn Jewelry Box - Wood and Horn Marquetry Inlays Decorative Box - Morocco 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Horn Jewelry Box - Wood and Horn Marquetry Inlays Decorative Box - Morocco 1970s Elegant box made of horn marquetry, the inside is made of wood. Precious and decorative piece ideal...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Horn, Wood, Fruitwood
Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Stone Trinket Box For Jewelry and Treasures
By Maitland Smith
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern architectural tessellated box by Maitland Smith. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding favorite trinkets as well as s...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Stone, Marble, Brass
Malachite Mineral Stone Jewelry or Trinket Box, 1950s
$1,300Sale Price|20% Off
Malachite Mineral Stone Jewelry or Trinket Box, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern round lidded box in Malachite stone, Spain, 1950s.
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Stone, Malachite, Brass
Don Shoemaker Midcentury Organic Jacaranda Wood Jewelry Box
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury Rustic organic form jacaranda wood jewelry box with a bark exterior, and single drawer with wooden pull. (DON SHOEMAKER).
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Wood
Hand Painted storage Jewelry Box - Made in India
Located in Seattle, WA
This storage/jewelry box is hand painted with flowers and features a unique latch. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described i...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Wood
1960's Italian Rosa Pink Marble Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved and polished pink Italian marble jewelery box, with lid, made in Italy, c. 1960's. May be used in many ways, as cigarette box, trinket box and as many uses that one needs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Marble
Vintage Mid-Century Jewelry Case with Gold Velvet-like Interior and Exterior.
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage jewelry case features a striking patterned exterior in warm tones of brown, black, and gold, paired with a contrasting golden velvet-like material interior. The hinged l...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Velvet
Henning Koch Small Chest / Jewelry Box in Rosewood
By Henning Korch
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Henning Koch Manufacturer: Silkeborg Møbelfabrik Era: 1950s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 26" wide x 17" deep x 25.5 tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Rosewood
Abstract Vintage Fluted Mahogany Studio Craft Jewelry Box Organizer
By George Nakashima
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern decorative studio organizing jewelry box circa 1960's.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Mahogany
Vintage Footed Brass Metal Glass Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Brass metal and glass materials. Beautiful patina and character. Can be used for trinkets or jewelry.Vintage condition as pictured.Listing is for described item only.. Box H6 Dimens...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Metal
Regency turtle jewelry box in brass, Italy, 1980's
By Regency
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful turtle-shaped jewelry box designed and produced in Italy in the 1980's. Great brass work with decorative and colorful details. More than a box, this object is a sculpture o...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Casket
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Casket
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Murano clear art glass "Sommerso" jewelry square casket trinket box fitted with gold plated brass fittings.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Brass
Midcentury Opaline Black Glass Jewelry Box, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
$325Sale Price / item|20% Off
Midcentury Opaline Black Glass Jewelry Box, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of opaline black glass Perfect original condition. Never Used We Have a 3piece
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Glass
Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box. Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral. It is part of the monolithic crystal system and has a silky luster. The malachite for this box w...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Machiche
Mid-Century Turquoise Opaline Glass Cylindrical Jewelry Casket w/ Gilt Bronze
$936Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Turquoise Opaline Glass Cylindrical Jewelry Casket w/ Gilt Bronze
Located in New York, NY
French Turquoise Blue/Aqua Blue/Celeste Blue Opaline Glass Cylindrical Jewelry Casket with Gilt Bronze Mounts This French turquoise blue opaline glass casket was created as a refine...
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Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
1980s Christian Dior Style Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box
By Christian Dior
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1980s. Silver plated box depicting a shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will decorate your inte...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage Italian Jewelry Box Alabaster Gold Lion Paws
$255Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Italian Jewelry Box Alabaster Gold Lion Paws
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Italian jewelry box, trinket box made of beautiful brown veined alabaster with gold-colored copper-plated paw prints and trim. A beautiful and high-quality object from the se...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Onyx, Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Brutalist Italian Jewelry Box, Wood and Resin, 1980 Circa
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful brutalist box designed and manufactured in italy in the early 1980s. Great work of resin and wood. Rare object that will elevate your interior. We specialize in vintage de...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Wood, Resin
Dior Style Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box, Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful and large tortoise shell effect jewelry box attributed to Dior Home and crafted in Italy during the 1970's. This unique object will add a touch of joy and elegance to your ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Chrome
Midcentury jewelry box designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Marble and golden brass jewelry case designed by Gabriella Crespi. Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan. Signed Italy 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Marble, Brass
Orange sommerso jewelry box , Murano glass, Italy, 1970's
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful orange sommerso box designed and manufactured in murano, 1970s. Glass craftsmanship according to the sommerso technique (superposition of layers of molten glass) with hand...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Murano Glass
Dresser Top Lucite Jewelry Box with Fitted Lid
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rectangle box of acrylic padded and lined. Lid is fitted to the opening.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Large Octagonal Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Mandruzzato, 1990s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Venezia, IT
Large Square Murano Glass Box – Space and Beauty in a Single Object Elegant and spacious, this large octagonal Murano glass box is the perfect choice for those looking for a stylish ...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Murano Glass
Vintage Sculptural Handcrafted Abstract Decorative Fish Jewelry Puzzle Box
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern organizing jewelry trinket stash box circa 1970's.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tessellated Faux tortoiseshell & Brass Jewelry box, Italy, 1970's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Italy during the 1970's. This artisanal set with tessellated faux tortoiseshell and brass, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to dis...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
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Midcentury Modern Jewelry Box For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury modern jewelry box you’re looking for. A midcentury modern jewelry box — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury modern jewelry box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A midcentury modern jewelry box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Maitland Smith, Paul McCobb and Giovanni Cenedese each produced at least one beautiful midcentury modern jewelry box that is worth considering.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Jewelry Box?
The average selling price for a midcentury modern jewelry box at 1stDibs is $912, while they’re typically $64 on the low end and $17,600 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
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.
Finding the Right Boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
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Louis Vuitton Monogram Jewelry Case
Louis Vuitton Jewellery Box
Louis Vuitton Jewellery Case
Louis Vuitton Jewlery Case
Murano Glass Trinket Box
Szasz Endre
Bucella Cristalli Murano
Bucella Cristalli
Limoge Candy Dish
Murano Casket
Murano Trinket Box
Venetian Jewelry Box
Wendell Castle Box
Antique Leather Casket
Murano Casket Box
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Vintage Korean Jewelry Box