In the fall 2013 issue of Atomic Ranch, a reader asked: "Do you know of a good source of '50s period mailboxes?" The editor replied: "...the retro market seems to be wide open."

That was the spark.

modbox was founded by Greg Kelly, a mid-century modern enthusiast frustrated by the lack of a mailbox that fit the aesthetic of his recently renovated home. With a background in finance, an entrepreneurial track record, and a love for good design, Greg set out to fill the gap.

In 2014, the original modbox curbside mailbox shipped to backers of a successful Kickstarter campaign. A second campaign in 2015 launched the wall-mounted version.

By 2022, customer demand pushed the line to include locking mailboxes, alongside a sister product line of vinyl record holders and displays powder coated in the same twelve modbox colors.

modbox transitioned to new ownership in 2024, carrying forward Greg's vision: bold, mid-century-inspired design, thoughtfully crafted, powder coated in-house, and built to last.