Vintage Live Edge Trinket Jewelry Box by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Live Edge Trinket jewelry box by Michael Elkan.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Wood, Burl
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Handcrafted Solid Oak with Rosewood Inlay Jewelry Box
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted Solid Oak with Rosewood Inlay Jewelry Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice detail on this solid oak with walnut edge and rosewood inlay jewelry box, circa 1970s. Well crafted, solid construction.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
1970s Mid Century Jewelry Cabinet in Beige with Shagreen on Chrome Stand
Located in Ulm, DE
This elegant Mid-Century Modern jewelry cabinet from the 1970s is a sophisticated example of luxurious craftsmanship and understated design. Raised on a slender chromed steel stand, ...
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Antique 1670s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Artisan Woodworker Aspy Khambatta Studio Mahogany Sculptural Jewelry Box
Located in St. Louis, MO
Aspy Khambatta (California b.1953-) Studio woodworker, mahogany sculptural jewelry or keepsake box. Opens on both ends, lined with velvet. When both sides fully open is 23"w, each st...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
French Mid-Century Oval Crystal Glass Jewelry Casket with Gilt Metal Rim
Located in Hamburg, DE
This elegant oval crystal glass casket from France dates back to the 1950s and captivates with its timeless design and refined craftsmanship. Made from thick crystal glass with a cla...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass
Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Rectangular Tiger Eye Box featuring a black stone interior. 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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Small Redwood Burlwood Lidded Jewelry Box, signed, California, 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Redwood Burlwood Lidded Jewelry Box Signed "Sly", California, 1970's California Redwood with Burlwood Edge Felt Interior and New Felt Pads added to Bottom
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage French Italian Florentine Jewelry Accessory Wood Trinket Box
Located in Seattle, WA
This French-Italian style marquetry jewelry accessory box features exquisite craftsmanship and intricate design. The exterior showcases a beautifully detailed carved top, adorned wi...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Maison Baguès Silver-Plated Faux Bamboo Jewelry Box, France, 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elegant 1960s Maison Baguès silver-plated box in the iconic faux bamboo style. The rectangular form is intricately crafted with layered, realistic bamboo stalks in high-relief, finis...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Mid Century Decorative Carved Dome Top Valuables Box
Located in Incline Village, NV
Resting on four paw feet and opening via two rear butterfly hinges, this attractive carved dome top box features on the top, an oval highly carved applique cartouche, monogrammed w...
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Venezia, IT
Extra-Large Rectangular Murano Glass Box – Space and Beauty in a Single Object Elegant and spacious, this large rectangular Murano glass box is the perfect choice for those looking f...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Murano Glass
Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Venezia, IT
Extra-Large Rectangular Murano Glass Box – Space and Beauty in a Single Object Elegant and spacious, this large rectangular Murano glass box is the perfect choice for those looking f...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Murano Glass
Possibly Brass Victorian style Footed Velbert Lined Jewelry Box
Located in Seattle, WA
This Jewelry box is possibly antique but not confirmed. It is thought to be brass in material. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Jewelry Box with Abalone and Alpaca, Mexico, Circa 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca, Wood
Artisanal Jewelry Box with Abalone and Alpaca, Mexico, Circa 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca, Wood
Dior Style Tortoise Shell Effect Jewelry Box, Italy, Circa 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful 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 home. Your...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Shell
Ken Beldin, Wood, Copper, Ceramic, Primitive Art, Jewelry Box
By Ken Beldin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful jewelry box by the known American artist Ken Belgian. He worked in Taxco, Mexico in a modern/primitive style craft . This wooden box has copper and a figure that appears to...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Copper
1960s Wood and Metal Italian Jewelry Box by Galbiati Milano
By Galbiati Fratelli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A wooden and enameled metal box designed and manufactured in Italy by Galbiati in the Sixties. The red box it's decorated with jewels . It's in good condition overall and marked on t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Gucci, Italy - Fine Italian Equestrian Jewellery / Table Box - Silver Plate
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual example of a mid-century modern multi-functional box by the iconic fashion house, Gucci. Made from silver plate the box itself has a brushed satin finish with the lid...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Silver Plate
Midcentury American Modern Walnut Jewelry Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant jewelry chest composed of two small drawers with brass pulls below a sweeping walnut surface. Sculptural legs have a slight taper at the top and expand out at the end. At 33"...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Jewelry Box with Abalone and Alpaca, Mexico, Circa 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca, Wood, Shell
Pair of Vintage Crackled Abalone Jewelry Boxes / Karl Springer
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage crackled abalone jewelry boxes. Unmarked. Attributed to Maitland Smith. Possibly Karl Springer. Measures: Larger box dimension: 7 7/8". 4 7/8". 3 3/8". Smaller box ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Abalone
Vintage Florentine Jewellery Box, Italian Keepsake Chest of Drawers, Miniature
$422Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Florentine Jewellery Box, Italian Keepsake Chest of Drawers, Miniature
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage Florentine jewellery box. An Italian, giltwood apprentice chest of drawers, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. With a delightful Italianate finish, t...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Giltwood
Italian Mid-Century Acrylic Faux Tortoise and Brass Decorative Box, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Acrylic Faux Tortoise and Brass Decorative Box, 1970s Gorgeous Italian crafted jewelry box made of acrylic with brass details. Can be used as a jewelry box as we...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
1960s Original Mid Century Murano Glass Sommerso Box, Bucella Cristalli, Italy
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous authentic and original emerald green and gold sommerso Murano glass casket, made in Italy c. 1960 and retaining its original label for Bucella Cristalli of Murano, Venice....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
Large Solid Teak Inlaid Jewlery Box w/ Geometric & Floral Motifs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Solid Teak Inlaid Jewlery Box w/ Geometric & Floral Motifs
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Teak
Antique Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box or Lidded Candy Dish
$295Sale Price|26% Off
Antique Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box or Lidded Candy Dish
By Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges porcelain hand crafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or lidded candy dish, circa 1930. Marked, see photos. Very good antique condition, no...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Porcelain
Small Vintage Red Leather Jewelry Box Fleur-De-Lis, Italy
$152Sale Price|20% Off
Small Vintage Red Leather Jewelry Box Fleur-De-Lis, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box in red leather and gold embossed with fleur-de-lis decoration. This box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Sommerso Jewelry Box by Mandruzzato, Italy, Circa 1970
$3,150Sale Price|25% Off
Murano Glass Sommerso Jewelry Box by Mandruzzato, Italy, Circa 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Murano Glass Sommerso, Mandruzzato
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning decorative, collectible Murano box for an aficionado of luxury and rarity. This large vintage silver leaf and black Murano glass sommerso box, made in Italy by Alessandr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Jewelry Box by Ria and Youri Augousti, United Kingdom, 1995
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Brussels, BE
Jewelry Box by Ria and Youri Augousti, United Kingdom, 1995
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Shell, Mirror
Vintage Silver-Tone Embossed Metal Jewelry Trinket Box with Floral Scrollwork
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage silver-tone metal jewelry trinket box is a beautifully detailed decorative object, distinguished by its intricate embossed surface and timeless form. Crafted in a classi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Copper
Unique Lined Onyx Jewelry Box with Malachite Hippopotamus, circa 1960's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique Lined Onyx Jewelry Box with Malachite Hippopotamus Handle circa 1960's Artist Unknown The interior of the box is lined Box 4" D x 6" W x 2 1/4" (4" with Hippo) H "in the s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Onyx
Park Sherman Art Deco Bakelite Tambour-Top Jewelry Cigarette Box
$132Sale Price|20% Off
Park Sherman Art Deco Bakelite Tambour-Top Jewelry Cigarette Box
By Park Sherman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic vintage art deco cigarette box called the “Rollette” designed by Park Sherman. The tambour door rolls back to show a two tone striped chrome finish inside. Highly collectable...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
1960's Mark Cross Velvet Covered Jewelry Box With Psychedelic Designs
By Mark Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
With a rare and wonderful psychedelic design, this mid 20th century box is quite the collectors piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box with Adventurine Green Stone Border
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box with Adventurine Green Stone Border
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Tessellated horn box with green stone border on top. Mahogany lined interior and felt bottom. Maitland Smith, 1980s.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stone
1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel Schibensky Bunge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s German modernist teak wood jewelry box with abstract enamel metal plate. Attributed to Schibensky Bunge. Unmarked. Dimensions: 4" W x 1.5" H x 3.5" D...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Boxes by Romano Bianchi, 1970s
$622Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Boxes by Romano Bianchi, 1970s
By Bianchi Factory
Located in Ljubljana, SI
We are pleased to offer a pair of exclusive vintage cigarette cases or jewelry boxes, attributed to the renowned Italian artisan Romano Bianchi and crafted in Italy during the 1970s....
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Maitland Smith Coral or Pink Jewelry Box Karl Springer
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Maitland Smith coral or pink jewelry box. Unmarked. In the manner of Karl Springer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Christian Dior style Lucite and Rattan Jewelry Box, Italian Design, 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exquisite 1970s Italian lucite, rattan and brass jewelry box, attributed to Gabriella Crespi for Dior Home. This elegant piece combines timeless craftsmanship sophisticated design, a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Rattan, Lucite
Rare Solid Patinated Brass Jewerly Box By Ben Siebel American Mid Century
By Jenfred Ware
Located in San Diego, CA
Lovely brass cigarette box designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware. . Cork lined. nice patinated finish very rare and hard to find piece circa 1950's.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Murano Red Corroso Texture Italian Art Glass Vanity Jewelry Box
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Red Corroso Texture Italian Art Glass Vanity Jewelry Box
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown ruby red Italian art glass vanity jewelry box. Created in the manner of designers Alfredo Barbini and Flavio Poli / Seguso Vertri D' Ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass, Glass
Brown Ceramic Decorative Jewelry Boxes Realised in La Borne circa 1960
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne Realised circa 1960-1970 Original stoneware decorative jewelry ceramic box Original perfect condition Measures: Height 17 cm Large 15 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Ceramic
Pol Chambost 20th century design blue modern ceramic decorative jewelry box
By Pol Chambost
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pol Chambost Realised circa 1950 20th century design Blue ceramic decorative or jeelry box by Pol Chambost Signed under the base Original perfect condition Height 18 cm Large 23 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Lady's or Gentlemans Asian Jewellery Trinket Casket Document Box by Eichholtz
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An outstanding Multi purpoise rectangular Ladys or Gentlemand Casket of rectangular outline and quite generous proportions, complete with its firm fitting lift off cover. Mid Twentie...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Jade Green Onyx Marble Brass Decorative Box ITALY, c.1960s
By Gucci
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful green stone box in brass hinged framing. Small chip to one top corner, very small, right at the brass framing. 5.5 x 3.5 in.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Agate, Onyx
Endre László Szász for Hollohaza Porcelain Leather Small Jewelry Box Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Endre László Szász for Hollohaza Porcelain tile elegant jewelry box hard to find item , nice elegant trinket box .
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20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather
Wonderful French Orange Opaline Glass Ormolu Brass Hinged Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Rare Color Orange Opaline Glass With Ormolu Brass Hinged Casket Jewelry Box
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
1980s Christian Dior Style Modernist Brass and Plexiglass Italian Jewelry Box
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An elegant brass and plexiglass designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties, it's in lovely condition. the jewelry box is characterized by use of high-quality materials, geome...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Possibly Tessellated Stone and Brass Toned Inlay Jewelry or Keepsake Box
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage decorative box is crafted from what is possibly tessellated stone in a warm beige and ochre palette, accented with angular brass toned inlay for a striking, sculptural p...
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stone
Vintage Sculptural Maple Burl Wood Jewelry Puzzle Box by Fred and Marilyn Buss
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century California modern jewelry trinket wood puzzle box by Fred and Marilyn Buss circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Burl
Unusual Wood Craft Jewelry Box Walnut Pull Out Drawers ca' 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual artist made walnut jewelry box with six (6) pul out drawers. The case is organic and very well made, ca' 1970's.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Mounts, Green Veined Stone
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Mounts, Green Veined Stone A finely crafted Italian alabaster trinket or jewelry box, showcasing the natural beauty of richly ve...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Vintage Italian Shell Encrusted Grotto Jewelry Box Re-Lined Interior c. 1950
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This finely crafted Italian shell-encrusted jewelry box exudes a charming Grotto style, typical of mid-century decorative art from the 1950s. Its oval shape is meticulously adorned w...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shell
Michael Elkan Large Burl Wood Studio Crafted Jewelry Trinket Desk Storage Box
By Michael Elkan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Elkan Large Burl Wood Studio Crafted Jewelry Trinket Desk Storage Box. Item featured has artist signature to underside, beautiful wood grain, quality craftsmanship, great sty...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mexican Silver-Plated Hippopotamus Jewelry Box
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
This charming Mexican jewelry box transforms an everyday object into a playful sculptural work. Designed in the form of a stylized hippopotamus with soft, rounded contours and expres...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Italian Leather-Clad and Gilt-Tooled Tabletop Jewelry or Trinket Box, Mid-20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
**Italian Leather-Clad and Gilt-Tooled Tabletop Jewelry or Trinket Box, Mid-20th Century** This unusually sculptural leather-covered box, marked *Made in Italy and Makers address Pe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather
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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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