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Modern Jewelry Boxes

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Set/2 Boxes, Aged Silver, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Madagáscar Boxes, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Madagáscar box set includes two wooden boxes, perfect to be displayed together and e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Set/2 Boxes, White and Light-Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lanzarote Boxes, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Lanzarote box set includes two wooden boxes, perfect to be displayed together and enr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Contemporary American Modern Heart Shaped Seashell Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American Modern heart shaped jewelry box, with an applied seashell exterior and red velvet interior.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Coral

Agresti Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry box in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold plated brass accessories. With removable tray and necklace bar.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Watch Box in Brown for Five Watches Il Collezionista by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Box for 5 watches, lined in protective ultra-suede. Hinge in ruthenium. Available in mahogany or polished ebony.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ultrasuede, Wood

Contemporary American Modern Oval Seashell Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American Modern oval jewelry box with an applied seashell exterior and red velvet interior.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Coral

Mid Century Decorative Carved Valuables Box
Located in Incline Village, NV
Resting on four paw feet and opening via two rear butterfly hinges, this attractive carved box is featured on top with an oval highly carved applique cartouche, monogrammed with the ...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

1980s Tavola Oggetti Rectangular Marble Jewelry Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage, sleek, pair of polished stone bookends, circa the 1970s. This set is constructed of solid, heavy-weight marble and skillfully hand-cut and ha...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Marble

1980s Plexiglass and Vienna Straw Rectangular Box in the manner of Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A lovely rectangular box manufactured in Italy in the manner of Dior home, it's in good conditions overall. The 1980s Italian Box is a striking and distinctive piece that embodies th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Luggage Suitcase Pill Box
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Charming, vintage pill box by Tiffany & Co. Rare and out of production miniature box in the shape of a suitcase. One side bears tags that say TOKYO,...
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1950s Philippine Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver

hAND Crafted Bespoke American Crafts Jewelry Chest, Curly Maple, Burl, Cherry
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning HAND Crafted "Bespoke" American Crafts /Jewelry Chest, superior quality and construction,, Bench made, Artisan.. Exotic woods,, Spalted Cu...
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Early 2000s American Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Burl

Bone, Horn Patchwork Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative keepsake, jewelry box clad in geometric horn and bone tiles, some with hand engraving, lined in wood. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Horn, Wood

1980s Modern Clear Plexiglass and Silver Plate Italian Design Square Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Square Box designed and manufactured in Italy embodies the sleek, minimalist aesthetic characteristic of the era's design trends. Constructed from silver plated and clear plexiglass, a durable and transparent thermoplastic material known for its versatility and contemporary appeal, the box exudes a sense of modernity and sophistication. The transparency of the plexiglass allows for a clear view of the contents inside, adding a layer of functionality to its stylish design. The addition of silver plating along the edges or accents of the box enhances its visual appeal, offering a touch of luxury and refinement. The combination of clear plexiglass and silver plate creates a striking contrast, adding depth and interest to the overall design. The square shape of the box reflects the geometric simplicity favored during the 1980s, emphasizing clean lines and symmetry. Its compact size makes it ideal for storing small items or serving as a decorative accent piece on a desk, shelf, or tabletop. Designed and crafted in Italy, a country renowned for its rich tradition of craftsmanship and design innovation, this square box exemplifies the excellence and attention to detail synonymous with Italian design. It has normal signs of use and age visible on the photos. The box is on the style of Gucci Vintage home...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box Stamped in gilt lettering 'Made in Italy' A vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Me...
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20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood

Walnut Matte Chest by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished walnut armoured chest, matte finish, 24 karats gold plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pull out necklace hol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Bacco Bar Armoire in Shiny Ebony by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Bar armoire with two doors and lid that can be fully opened. Contents: LIEBHERR wine cellar for 12 bottles, temperature ranging +5 to +20, set of 16 hand c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Segreto Bianco White Contemporary Armored Jewelry Case Safe by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armoured jewelry safe with pull out necklace bars. Shiny white steel. Inside drawers in polished ebony, 24 karats gold plated brass accessories.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ink Blue/Natural Horn Checkerboard Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative keepsake/jewelry box clad in hand incised natural horn and ink blue dyed bone tiles hand set on a wood structure. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Il Confanetto Rosso Matte Jewel Box in Smoke Grey Oak by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry box with removable tray, lockable, lined for earrings, rings, necklaces. Smoke grey oak and red ultrasuede internal lining.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Oak

Tempo di Rovere Watch Box for Nine Watches in Oak Smoke Grey by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Chest with two drawers for 9 watches in smoke grey oak. Red ultrasuede internal lining and handles in red leather.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Il Passatempo Chest with Four Winders in Oak Smoke Grey by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Case in smoked grey oak with four Swiss-made winders, red leather lining, touch switch, glass display window. Brass accessories with ruthenium finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Leather

Piccolo Intreccio Armored Armoire Braided Gold and Black Leather by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry cabinet covered in gold and black hand threaded leather. Varnished outside in metallic gold color. Accessories in 24 karats gold plated brass. Drawers covered in blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Cuscino Radica Brown Leather Watch Case by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Travel leather watch case with capacity for 1 watch in the adjustable leather support. Available in three finishing options: Black leather with polished ebony sides, brown leather wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Privato Nero Black Safe by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
"Agresti 'Privato' safe for jewelry, available in three finishing options. See information below for details of finishing variations. Copper: Jewelry case in hammered copper finish s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Steel

Forziere Ore Bianche White Chest with Nine Watch Winders by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Counter size armoured chest in shiny white bird’s eye maple. Bullets proof glass (6 Joule out of 8), emergency opening system, leds lights. Nine high tech winders entirely made in Sw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Privato Biancho white Safe by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
"Agresti 'Privato' safe for jewelry, available in three finishing options. See information below for details of finishing variations. Copper: Jewelry case in hammered copper finish s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Steel

Piccolo Intreccio Armored Armoire Braided White and Pink Leather by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry cabinet covered in white and pink hand threaded leather. Varnished outside in pink color. Accessories in 24 karats gold plated brass. Drawers covered in white leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Il Passatempo White Chest with Four Watch Winders by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Agresti Il Passatempo chest with 4 watch winders. Available in two variations, please see information below for variation details. Ebony: Polished ebony chest with 4 watch winders en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Cuscino Rosso Watch Case Black Leather by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Travel leather watch case with polished red briar sides. It contains 1 watch in the adjustable leather support.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Gold Giltwood Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian gold giltwood hand-painted rectangular box by Sezzatini, in the modern style, circa late-20th century, Italy. A great piece for small items or ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Giltwood

Cuscino Rosso Red Leather Watch Case by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Travel leather watch case with capacity for 1 watch in the adjustable leather support. Available in three finishing options: Black leather with polished ebony sides, brown leather wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Handcrafted Jewelry Box in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
Handcrafted jewelry box beautifully carved from a single piece of high quality genuine onyx gemstone - each unique onyx stone bowl blends natural onyx shad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel, Copper

Mademoiselle Georges Box III by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Mademoiselle Georges box III by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: D 16 x H 21 cm Material : Glossy glazed ceramic Mademoiselle Georges hails its name from Marguerite Georges,...
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2010s French Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Hermes , Rare Box , silvered metal with antler deer head in brass, trinket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing and elegant design in this Hermes , France lined metal silvered box with a deer decoration .This is a very rare , possibly unique design.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

JEWELLERY BOX shark leather black color modern design
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
La very special shark skin composed of a myriad of tiny grains that they look like dots and give the same feeling of the smooth skin covers the lid of the box ornamental of ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Agresti Notte Di Gioie Shiny Black Men's Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Polished ebony men’s box, removable tray.    
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ebony

YY's Jewelry Cabinet, Walnut and Copper in Customizable Configurations
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As the 16th century precursors to museums, ‘Wunderkammer’ or ‘cabinets of curiosity’ collected and categorized objects of interest to a specific subject be it geology, ethnography, anthropology, etc for preservation and categorization. In the original terminology ‘cabinet’ did not mean a simple piece of furniture but designated an entire room, which is why these cabinets were originally maintained by the mercantile or aristocratic classes. In modern architecture, our specific interest, the ‘Wunderkammer’ brings to mind European post-war housing projects such as Le Corbusier’s Unite d’Habitation projects or the housing units at Pessac with individuals inhabiting individual apartments made specific by containing the personal artifacts of those occupying them and amassed as a single building. This miniature...
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2010s American Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Copper

Brass Vessels (set of 3)
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. Our Brass Vessels are mad...
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2010s American Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Watch Box for Nine Watches in Briar with Leather Detail by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Elm briar and striped mahogany for your collectable watches. Leather handles. Briar box for nine watches.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cuir d'Ocean France Bespoke Shagreen Watch and Cufflink Box w Bone Trim and Key
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This is an exquisite shagreen with bone trim watch and cufflink box of the finest quality and construction made by famed bespoke manufacturer of luxury objects, Cuir d'Ocean of Franc...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Elie Bleu France Shagreen Eight Compartment Cufflink or Ring Box, ca 2000s
By Elie Bleu, Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This gorgeous cufflink or ring box has eight compartments, suitable for 8 rings or 8 pairs of cufflinks. It is made of shagreen with silver inlay and fine wood interior and suede lin...
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Early 2000s French Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Agresti Il Mio Tempo Ebano Italian Lacquered Modern Wood Watch Storage Box Locks
Located in Dayton, OH
Serious watch collectors only need apply for this last offering from Agresti Firenze. A stunning wooden watch chest, in polished ebony, Il Mio Tempo Ebano ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Lacquer

Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
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2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Stone, Metal

SET Glaciar Small, Large, Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Measurements : 7.8" x 4.7" x 3.5" 10.6" x5.5" x 3.5" Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver...
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2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Onyx, Stone, Metal

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
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2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Onyx, Stone, Metal

SET Tafi Onyx Oval Boxes, Silver Alpaca & Onyx Stone
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
7.5" x 3.5" x2" 8" x 4" x2.3" 9" x4.5" x 2.5" Tafi oval box, it is made entirely by hand in alpaca metal and onyx stone. It comes in three different sizes and you can choose between...
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2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Red Resin Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A small red resin laminate over wood jewelry box. A convenient box for holding jewelry (as demonstrated) or other small items on desk, vanity, bedside table, dresser, on top of books...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Resin, Wood

Tronador Rectangular Blue Onyx Stone Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
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2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Whisper Box Mini w/ Satin Gold Glazed Interior by Nika Zupanc
Located in Milan, IT
Hide items of personal value in the gold interior of this box: jewelry, love tokens and secrets and recall Nika’s credo: “To challenge the rational sober and utilitarian by giving vo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

English Stitched Saddle Leather Three-Section Watch Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Stitched Saddle Leather Three-Section Watch Box England, Later 20th Century Elevate your watch collection with this English stitched saddle leather three-section watch box,...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Magnets

Tessalated Horn Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative keepsake document box decorated with hand applied rectangular horn pieces. A great addition to any desk, night stand, bookcase or coffee table.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Horn, Wood

Italian Burl Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian jewelry box in the modern style, circa late-20th century, Italy. Box is wood with a burl veneer and velvet lining. Box has two compartments,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Velvet, Wood, Burl

Watch Box in Oak with Oak Burl Lid
Located in Edinburgh, GB
6 Watch box in Scottish oak, with veneered oak burl lid. The box is finished with solid rosewood edge banding and beautifully figured book-matched walnut on the underside of the lid....
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2010s Scottish Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Watch Box in Scottish Elm with Maple and Walnut Basket-Weave Parquetry lid
Located in Edinburgh, GB
6 Watch box in Scottish elm, with a hand cut parquetry lid in ripple maple and walnut in a basket weave pattern inspired by guilloche watch dials....
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2010s Scottish Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Marble and Onyx Jewelry Box or Decorative Vanity Box
Located in New York, NY
A substantial white marble and onyx-agate jewelry box or decorative vanity box. Box is square, predominately white marble, with an onyx-agate square surrounded by chrome lid detail. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Onyx, Marble, Metal, Chrome

Late XIXth Century Metal Safe Box
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage safe box manufactured by an unknown designer. Not working, to be used as a decorative case or to be restorated, Manufactured in Spain, circa...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Mirror, Wood

Set of Two Travertine Marble & Resin Stack Sphere Sculptures by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our stack sphere sculptures can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, bookshelf, console etc. Their warm hue and curved lines add the right amount of visual interest without overwhelming additional decor. The mix of marble and resin make an incredible combo, a mix that is modern, fun and harmonious. You can place the small sphere on top of the big one or you can separate them and create a new piece. They are sold by set of two in different sizes. Material: travertine marble and traslucid brown with marbled brown resin Measurements: Small: Travertine sphere...
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2010s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Travertine

Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
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2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Modern jewelry boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern jewelry 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 jewelry boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern jewelry boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original jewelry boxes, popular names associated with this style include Agresti, AIREDELSUR, Paola Valle, and Portego. 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 jewelry boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $71 and tops out at $299,000 while the average work can sell for $1,176.

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