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French Baguette Knife – Wood Metal Trompe-l’œil – France, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Baguette Knife – Wood & Metal Trompe-l’œil – France, 20th Century Description: This is an
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Architectural Diorama of a French Street
Located in Palm Beach, FL
place for centuries to come. Crafted with metal and paper painted with striking accuracy. Presented in a
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Early 20th Century French Archaistic Shadow Boxes

Materials

Metal

French Boarding Student Suit Case Napoleon III Style Pine, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pupil suitcase in pine. This kind of suit case was used by the boarding students to
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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Set of Cutlery 31 Pieces in Metal and Bakelite Purple Color France circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of Cutlery 31 Pieces in Metal and Bakelite Purple Color France circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s French Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A stunning and highly decorative mid-century modern French cigarette box from the 1950s, depicting
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Metal

Cutlery, Horn and Metal Knifes, by Louis Spring, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Cutlery set of 20 Dinner knifes, in horn and Metal. France circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s French Knife Boxes

Materials

Horn

19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior By: unknown
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Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper

A Finely Cast Silvered Bronze Table Casket by L. Oudry, Paris, Circa 1865
Located in Dallas, TX
studio of L. Oudry, as noted by the signature on the lid. Dating to circa 1865, the finely cast box is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity in Orange Yellow and Black
Located in Red Lion, PA
and highly collectible piece, perfect for lovers of vintage makeup, Art Deco accessories, French
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1930 s Art Deco Bonjour Navy Ladies Octogonal Makeup Compact w/ Mirror Puff
Located in Red Lion, PA
”, attesting to the renowned French brand’s legacy of quality and innovation. Inside, the compact opens to
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1930s Art Deco Coty Perfume Bottle in Original Brass Lighter Style Case
Located in Red Lion, PA
, founded in 1904 by François Coty, revolutionized modern perfumery by bringing French fragrance to the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Paul Dupré-Lafon Rectangular Cigarette Box for Hermès in Signature Leather, 1945
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This cigarette box was designed by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès, Paris. The rectangular box features
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Vintage 1940s French Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 18th Century Louis XVI Kingwood Small Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A Louis XVI kingwood small chest with brass mounts. Opens to a metal lined interior and two velvet
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Antique Early 1700s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Smoker s set signed FRED, Force 10 collection, silver gilt metal stee, 1960
Located in NICE, FR
box in silver-gilt metal with the brand's typical stylized rope-style braided steel decoration. all
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt Pepper Cellar on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Paris, this charming bee has been later mounted on a lucite base. The wings of the bee open with a compartment that can be used to store jewelry or functional for salt an...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Dior Style Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver Pocket Emptier, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
piece was designed in France following the style of Christian Dior Style during the 1970s. This item
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver

Louis XIV Fruitwood Casket, Attributed to César Bagard
By Cesar Bagard
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Carved overall with arabesques and scrolls, the lid centering a crowned armorial. César Bagard was born in Nancy in 1620. Most of the work known to have been carved by him was comp...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Gilt Metal Enamel Vesta Case Maltese Dog with Red Bow, circa 1900
Located in Rotterdam, NL
decorative objects. The rectangular case is made of gilt metal with a hinged lid and a striker surface along
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Valentino Enameled Powder Rouge Makeup Cases w/ Gems
Located in Van Nuys, CA
France, 1980
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Vintage 1980s French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Circa 1870 French Ebonized Crossbow Front Marquetry and Cut Brass Cigar Humidor
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A very beautiful humidor from France, hand-carved circa 1870 using
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 30s/40s bank safes in steel and brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
missing for two large boxes.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Shadow Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with a large jewellry chest crafted in bronze with medal patina in the neo-gothic style and hailing from the Napoleon II period. It boasts practical dimensions (34cm ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Enamel Erotic Vesta Case, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
gentleman seated on a riverbank fishing, while a lady stands nearby. Below, a hand-painted French
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal

French Art Deco 1929 Black lacquered Large Case In .950 Sterling And 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French lacquered case with the crest of the Zorrilla Family. Magnificent cigarette case holder
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

1950s Hermès Cigarette Holder
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Hermès cigarette box. Cigarette box is heavy and wrapped in leather. Cornucopia
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Vintage 1950s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

1950s Hermès Smoking Set
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Classic vintage Hermès cigarette box. Cigarette box is heavy and wrapped in leather. Cornucopia
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Belly Dance Erotic Scene Enamel Vesta Case, Circa 1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A rare and collectible antique vesta case, beautifully crafted in gilt metal and decorated with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Set of 4 Stainless Steel Serving Utensils with Stag Handle, Game Salad Service
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
, decorative serving utensils, unique meat carving tools, French hunting cutlery.
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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Christofle : "Orly", 113 pieces Cutlery set by Lino Sabatitni - 1957
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Orly" 113 pieces cutlery set by Christofle in its original wood boxes 5wood and paper branded
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Rare early 20th century French tin metal soldier’s family’s donation box
Located in London, GB
Rare early 20th century French tin metal soldier’s family’s donation box. Dimensions: H 20” x W 16
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet, Sewing box in Lacquered Metal and Leather, France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
lacquered metal and gilded brass, Compagnie des Arts Français, 1950. The work box is fixed by two large
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Egg Box in Lacquered Sheet Metal with Chinese Decor, French Work, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and rare Egg box is made of lacquered sheet metal with Chinese decor. This is a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Serving Pieces

Materials

Sheet Metal

A cigar or cigarette box silver-plated metal and exotic wood France 1970
By Maria Pergay
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant cigar or cigarette box from the 70s, made of silver-plated metal and featuring an
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

1960s Mathieu Matégot Style Metal and Brass Storage Box, France, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
France in the 1960s. It is made of solid metal in white lacquer and brass applications at the edges
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Rustic French 19th Century Pine or Oak Tantalus Wine Box with Metal Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pine or oak tantalus wine box from the 19th century with metal lock and two handles. This
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Antique 19th Century French Wine Coolers

Materials

Metal

Six Sweet Animal Knife Rests - by Etain Royal French vintage Metal Set in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely set of six knife rests. Made of pewter (etain) in France, the set is so pretty, consisting
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Protection Individuelle - 2Y205
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Military Film with Box Material: Metal Origin: France Brand: Unbranded Sub-Type: Box Film Title
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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Les Véhicules Blindés - 2Y208
Located in Bordeaux, FR
: Vintage Military Film with Box Material: Metal Origin: France Brand: Unbranded Sub-Type: Box Film
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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Silver Plated Metal 1960s Bowl Box by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 silver plated metal decorative objects: a "leave" bowl and an "apple" box from the '60s
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

French Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic antique marriage or bridal box from circa 1780 Normandy, France decorated with hand
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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Silver Metal Coffee Spoons in their Original Box, France, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six spoons of silver metal The handles of the spoons are carved like acanthus leaves. these
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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Silver

Art Decò French Travel Clock Original Box
Located in Roma, IT
Art Decò French Travel Clock Original Box Wonderful vintage travel alarm clock in leather brown
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Se Poster Se Déplacer - 2Y206
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Film with Box Material: Metal Origin: France Brand: Unbranded Sub-Type: Box Film Title: Se Poster
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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

French 18th Century Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic antique marriage or bridal box from Normandy, France. The petite trunk is decorated
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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Boxed Set of Carving and Serving Utensils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Encased in a navy blue leather box and protected by gold velvet, this set of 4 serving utensils
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20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The music box plays a nice melody and is in working
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Vintage 1920s French Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Sèvres Style Blue Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Circular Box and Cover
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Sèvres style blue ground gilt metal mounted circular box and cover. A Sèvres style blue ground
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Antique 19th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Church Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The music box plays a nice melody and is in working
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Vintage 1920s French Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Winery RED Urn Fireside Box c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Winery RED Urn Fireside Box c1890. Direct from
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Metal

Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
of five pieces in its original box: a letter opener, paper cutter, pen holder, mechanical pencil, and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Boxed Set of 6 French Silver Gold Tone Bows Place Card Holders
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely vintage boxed set of six silver and gold tone metal bows place card holders, from Paris
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Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Metal

French Charles X End table Sewing Box, wood and inlaid brass
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous and very refined and elegant Charles X sewing box and leaf shaped table , around 1830
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Antique 1830s French Charles X End Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Floral Hand Painted Enameled Glass Biscuit Box, Art Nouveau, France
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique floral glass biscuit barrel / cookie jar with Art Nouveau Enamel Decoration, France 1890
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal

Art Déco French Polished Black Lacquer and Silver Plated Cigarrette Box/Case
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco french polished black lacquer and silver plated cigarrette box/case By
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Vintage French Gold Filigree Vanity Set Perfume Clock Jewelry Box Tray - 5 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
metal filigree, (1) vanity tray, (2) perfume bottles with stoppers, (1) lidded jewelry box, (1) clock
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bottles

Materials

Metal

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French Metal Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French metal box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every French metal box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French metal box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French metal box made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French metal box over the years, but those crafted by Cartier, Christian Dior and Christofle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Metal Box?

The average selling price for a French metal box at 1stDibs is $850, while they’re typically $72 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.