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Cadrona in Red from Mailboxes.co, $150-A powder-coated zincalume body and marine plywood front means zero rust and mold from this New Zealand-made mailbox; a locked lower half keeps mail and packaged protected while the open upper half holds newspapers.

Here's a rear view of the mailbox.

Comprised of the same material that 1950s–70s mailboxes used, the mailbox is made from powder-coated 20 gauge cold rolled steel that has been baked at 400 degrees to ensure resilience in all types of weather. The steel used in the modbox is thicker than steel used in mailboxes today, making it a more durable option.

Envelope Mailbox in mint by Goodwin + Goodwin from Bouf, $69.59-Made in England, this simple, glossy envelope can hold sorted mail and other assorted household papers.

NB-2 wall-mounted mailbox in red from Neutra Box, $149-The wall-mounted version of Neutra Box’s NB-1, the NB-2 is made to order using leftover galvanized sheet metal and acrylic from fabrication shops.

Transit Mailbox in Dundas Yellow by Stephen Hugo-Seinader for Centrifuge, $180-Inspired by the Toronto Subway system, each colorway is based on and named after a particular station’s colored tilework.

modbox Midcentury Modern Mailbox, $320–$380 at the Dwell Store This mailbox is inspired by mailboxes that were produced in the 1950s and 1960s. Designer Greg Kelly was frustrated at being able to find a mailbox to complement his newly renovated midcentury home and decided to design his own. Now, the colorful mailbox is available for midcentury lovers everywhere.

The After Kelly’s successful Kickstarter campaign, the first modboxes were produced for the public in 2014. The modbox design is characterized by its use of color, line, and geometry, and features an easy-open door and cheerful red flag. Although originally designed to complement a midcentury modern home, the colorful mailbox will also look striking at a contemporary, modern, or any other home.

The Midcentury Modern Mailbox uses some of the same bright colors from the 1950s and 1960s, alongside neutral hues. The mailbox is available with a white or black base, and can add a cheerful pop of color in a yard or near a walkway. This retro mailbox is a solution for modern home dwellers, and will help celebrate the integrity of the home itself.

Letterman IV in orange by Michael Rösing for Radius-Design, $225 (without post)-This best-selling model is made to meet the deutsche post standards, but we bet it would be equally suitable on this side of the pond.

Even the mailbox is of original vintage. Modernist postcard enthusiasts rejoice!

A vintage looking mailbox resides inside the carport. Mail is still delivered by foot in this 1950s enclave.

A mirror near the mailboxes in the lobby gives the illusion of more space. A team from Lighting Planners Associates, based in Japan, added the uplights behind the bench for effect. The architectural firm left the ceilings raw concrete to make the space "more enigmatic," says Schultz.

An asymmetrical mailbox incorporates mid-century geometry and new building materials into the front approach.

modern mailbox at front [villa park modern addition + renovation, california]

The new house numbers are the Aurele 6" Matte Black House Numbers from CB2, while the streamlined mailbox is a Wayfair find.

Located in an up-and-coming neighborhood in Lancaster City, the Prince Street home was repainted Behr Fig Tree green and updated with new lighting, housing numbers, a mailbox, and a front door.

The front of the home features a built-in table and benches, as well as a bumblebee mailbox that Tonini says “makes nearly every passerby smile or giggle…young or old!”

The hillside house appears to be single-story in the front, but it actually comprises multiple levels. The garage door, gates, and mailbox are made from stained cedar that ties in with the siding on the back of the house.

Side elevation of the house showing the garage and the mailbox to match the siding of the house. Mailbox it lit with low voltage lighting.

Our Mailboxes. I LOVE these. Nothing says you live in the country more than some giant old rusty mailboxes!

Designed by Greg Kelly and available at the Dwell Store, the Midcentury Modern Mailbox from modbox USA is inspired by mailboxes that were produced in the 1950s and 1960s.

detail mailbox

Modern Mailbox inspired by mid century modern design. Handmade in the USA, offering clean modern lines and hidden hardware. Learn more at www.modern-mailbox.com

Every element of Interstruct’s 1600 Lakeside residence is an exercise in juxtaposing materials, shape and texture. The corroded Cor-Ten steel grounds the modern mailbox, and is repeated in details throughout the home’s exterior design. The mailbox’s shape creates some rhythm in the landscape, not dissimilar to the pair of steel mesh sculptures by Florida artist Chris Scala called “King and Queen.”

Modern Mailbox inspired by Mid Century Modern design. Handmade in the USA featuring clean modern lines and hidden hardware. Prices range from $225 - $325. Learn more at www.modern-mailbox.com

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