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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
American Modern Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Watrous Mfg. Co. (part of International) in Wallingford, Conn., ca 1950. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and tabbed with gen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Java Shagreen Box with Sculptural Bronze Handle by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated modernist box was realized by the celebrated Parisian design firm R&Y Agousti. It features a volumetric circular java shagreen body that opens via a re...
Category
20th Century French Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Lacquered wood boxes, China, 20th century"
6 cups each inside, perfect condition.
Category
20th Century Chinese Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Horn, Wood
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,...
Category
2010s French Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Agresti Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany
By Agresti
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
Watch Box in Brown for Five Watches Il Collezionista by Agresti
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Rosewood Mahogany Ladys Handmade Jewelry Casket Box by Manning Ireland Irish New
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This well figured Rosewood jewellery casket was manufactured by the famed manning of Ireland company and is truly a jewel of handcrafted genius. This box is constructed of the finest...
Category
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Wonderful French Lalique Coppelia Crystal Rose Garland Brass Dresser Jewelry Box
By Lalique
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Lalique Coppelia Frosted Crystal With Roses & Garland And A Brass Housing Dresser / Jewelry Box
Category
20th Century French Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set Porteño Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Boxes
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
8 " x 6" x 4"
12" x 8" x 4"
14" x 10" x 4"
The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly know...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
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,...
Category
1950s Philippine Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
1980s Plexiglass and Vienna Straw Rectangular Box in the manner of Dior Home
By 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
1980s Tavola Oggetti Rectangular Marble Jewelry Box
By Oggetti
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bone, Horn, Wood
1980s Modern Clear Plexiglass and Silver Plate Italian Design Square Box
By Gucci
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Burl
Walnut Matte Chest by Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Suede, Wood
Bacco Bar Armoire in Shiny Ebony by Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ebony
Segreto Bianco White Contemporary Armored Jewelry Case Safe by Agresti
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tempo di Rovere Watch Box for Nine Watches in Oak Smoke Grey by Agresti
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Il Confanetto Rosso Matte Jewel Box in Smoke Grey Oak by Agresti
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Oak
Forziere Ore Bianche White Chest with Nine Watch Winders by Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Privato Nero Black Safe by Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Steel
Piccolo Intreccio Armored Armoire Braided Gold and Black Leather by Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Piccolo Intreccio Armored Armoire Braided White and Pink Leather by Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Il Passatempo Chest with Four Winders in Oak Smoke Grey by Agresti
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood, Leather
Privato Biancho white Safe by Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Steel
Cuscino Radica Brown Leather Watch Case by Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Il Passatempo White Chest with Four Watch Winders by Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Cuscino Rosso Red Leather Watch Case by Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cuscino Rosso Watch Case Black Leather by Agresti
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.
Category
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Giltwood
Hermes , Rare Box , silvered metal with antler deer head in brass, trinket
By Hermès
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.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Agresti Il Mio Tempo Chest for 28 Watches
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Lockable chest for 28 watches on holders and laying down. Available in briar or polished ebony.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Watch Box for Nine Watches in Briar with Leather Detail by Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Elm briar and striped mahogany for your collectable watches. Leather handles. Briar box for nine watches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Elie Bleu France Shagreen Eight Compartment Cufflink or Ring Box, ca 2000s
By Bergdorf Goodman, Elie Bleu
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...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Hand-made Ceramic Jackal Novelty Box, made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Jackal Novelty Box by Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts. Hand sculpted by Lefu Thebe and hand painted by Sindi in South Africa. Measuring 3 inches high 3 inches in length and 3 inches in width.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Agresti Il Mio Tempo Ebano Italian Lacquered Modern Wood Watch Storage Box Locks
By Agresti
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Lacquer
Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
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...
Category
2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Tronador Rectangular Blue Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stone, Onyx
SET Glaciar Small, Large, Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
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...
Category
2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
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...
Category
2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
SET Tafi Onyx Oval Boxes, Silver Alpaca & Onyx Stone
By AIREDELSUR
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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stone, Onyx
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,...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Magnets
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Chrome
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,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
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....
Category
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....
Category
2010s Scottish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Set/2 Boxes, Aged Silver, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box
By AIREDELSUR
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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Coral
AIMARA Large Alpaca Silver Box
By AIREDELSUR
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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
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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