# Elegant Trinket Accessories West Elm's Glass Shadow Boxes are a Modern Take on a Vintage Design By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-boxes References: [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products/glass-shadow-boxes-d1399/?pkey=call-new) & [westelm](http://www.westelm.com) These glass shadow boxes from home decor retailer [West Elm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament) revive a vintage design for a modern day consumer. The striking boxes come available in three varying sizes that include a smaller and larger square along with a narrow rectangle. The boxes vary from the $24 to the $39 price range and are a great option for [displaying jewelry pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment), decor accents and even souvenirs like seashells and colored stones. "Lovingly displayed, with linen-lined interiors that are perfect for keeping accessories organized, these Glass Shadow Boxes from West Elm add charm to dressers, shelves and vanities." The decorative boxes are made using a combination of [glass and soldered metal materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glass-collection) and are adorned with a gold finish that is both understated and classically elegant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Home Decor:** Opportunity to create modern takes on classic home decor designs. - **Organized Display Storage:** Opportunity to create chic and functional storage solutions for various accessories. - **Combining Materials in Design:** Opportunity to experiment with new material combinations for unique and stylish decor pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor Retail:** Opportunity to offer unique and trendy home decor pieces for modern consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity to create new display and storage solutions for various fashion accessories. - **Artisanal Craft:** Opportunity to appeal to consumers interested in handcrafted and unique home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Luxurious Storage Compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-storage-compartment.md) - [Harmony-Motif-Inspired Jewelry Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-yang-jewelry.md) - [Decorative Cannabis Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-storage-solutions.md) - [Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-set.md) - [EDC Knife Display Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holme-hadfield-knife-deck.md) - [Metallic Multifunctional Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabine-101.md) - [Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament.md) - [Elegant Crystalline Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensemble.md) - [Luxury Jewelry Display Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tjdc.md)