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Place of Origin: Scandinavian
Exceptional Swedish Limestone Box 19th Century
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful octagonal-shaped limestone box with amazing patina. With engraved and gilded letters. Hand made from limestone in Sweden, mid 19th Century. Good condition. Wear consiste...
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19th Century Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Limestone

Scandinavian hand painted folk art pine box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian hand painted folk art pine box circa 1850. Fine example of traditional Swedish hand painted woodenware. Slight dome topped lid which opens to reveal a unfitted interio...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Pine, Paint

Pewter Box by Nils Fougstedt, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1953
By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Box designed by Nils Fougstedt. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn, this example made in 1953. Made from pewter with brass edges. Good vintage condition with age related patina and wear....
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Pewter

Bänsteboa, Lidded Box, Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A handcrafted wooden lidded box designed and produced by Bänsteboa Slöjdcenter, Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Scandinavian Paint Decorated Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th Century Scandinavian folk painted box with domed lid, the whole with pumpkin ground color and having floral decoration, all in original paint.
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1830s Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Pine

19th Century hand painted tine decorative box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted tine decorative box circa 1860. Good quality Swedish tine box, used for storing valuables or foods for secure storage.  This example in it's original blue ...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Pine, Paint

Oak and Polychrome "Öresund" Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk organizer model A4/3 from the Öresund series designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Sweden by Karl Andersson & Söner during the 1960s. Made from solid oak with three drawers in...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Oak, Lacquer

Antique Swedish Small Handmade Folk Art Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish folk art box made by hand in solid Swedish pine. The box is in original condition with the untouched original paint. Made in northern Sweden around the 1860s. It has most lik...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Pine

Pair of Brass Lidded Boxes by Ivar Alenius Bjork for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl-Einar Borgstrom, Ystad-Metall, Ivar Ålenius Björk
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful brass jars with amazing patina. Inside with glass inserts. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a lily (just like the famous 'Liljan' candle holders). De...
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1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Swedish 1790s Rustic Oval Top Wooden Box with Iron Accents and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic Swedish wooden box from the late 18th century, with iron accents and natural patina. Created in Sweden during the last decade of the 18th century, this wooden box charms us ...
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Late 18th Century Rustic Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Danish design. Lidded box in hardwood. Mid-20th century.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish design. Lidded box in hardwood. From the mid-20th century. Handcrafted. Unstamped. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Height 12.0 cm x Diameter 8.6 cm. Provenance: Danish pri...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Vintage Signed Norwegian Stone and Brass Round Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This Scandinavian modern round heavy box is a combination of polished stone and brass. It is vintage from the 70's and marked with original labels on the bottom Saulo Made In Norway....
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
By Hans Bergström, Ystad-Metall, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
An extremely rare, possibly unique, bronze jar with amazing patina. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a fish. Designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, ...
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1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Pewter Jar by Estrid Ericson
By Svenskt Tenn, Estrid Ericson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter jar by Estrid Ericson, with beautiful matte patina. Rim and lid decorated with a subtle pattern. Handle wound with blonde rattan for a nice contrast.
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth circa 1730. Rare and beautiful Swedish pine chest.   Traces of original paint to the outside with decorative metal strap...
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Mid-18th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted strong box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted strong box / chest circa 1850. Good quality example of a Scandinavian strong box, which offers many use's around the home today, such as storag...
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Mid-19th Century Gustavian Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand. Rustic made Scandinavian metal bound strong box on later stand. Useful addition of a base makes this an ideal sofa side storag...
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Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Two 19th Century Ceramic Parrot Money Banks, Bornholm Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic 19th Century ceramic parrot money banks, Bornholm Denmark. We see this sitting atop books on a coffee or side table as well as foyer or dresser for loose coins. Wonderful ...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Earthenware

Pair of mid 20th century Swedish pine ammo boxes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century Swedish pine ammo boxes circa 1950. Great talking point and solution to storage problems. Useful for storage. Partially fitted with pine partitions which w...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Pine, Paint

Jens Quistgaard Rosewood Box for Dansk, Denmark, c.1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Lidded Rosewood Box for the Dansk Rare Wood Collection, Denmark, c.1960.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Empire Pewter 701 Covered Trinket Ring Dish Decorative Box Blue Velvet Inlaid 89
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern silver color Jewelry decorative covered box, Trinket, Keepsake by Empire Pewter 701. Inside is laid out with royal blue velvet and su...
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1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Danish Early 19th Century Empire Tobacco Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming mahogany tobacco box in an architecturally intriguing form. The top of the lid is adorned with a small knob of bone. Great quality and craftsmanship. Empire. Denmark, ...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Mahogany

Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare lidded jar in the shape of an apple designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1950s. Made from Aluminum with hand painted decor. Very good vintage condi...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Anna Petrus, Pewter box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1929
By Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Box with decor of a lion, brass and pewter. Designed by Anna Petrus for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Marked C8 = 1929.   
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1920s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Square Argenta lidded box in ceramic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Square Art Deco lidded box in ceramic with classic green glaze. From the Argenta series. Mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect cond...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Fougstedt Pewter Box for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1986
By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nils Fougstedt (1881-1954), Pewter Box for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1986 This is an exquisite tin box adorned with intricate meadow flowers in relief. The delicate floral patterns bring ...
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1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Pewter

1970s Swedish Cast Iron Lidded Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s, Sweden. Lidded box that depicts Sweden's industrial progress with a farmland scene from 1689 on the left and a cityscape from 1973 on the right. 
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1970s Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Rococo Chinoiserie Box, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Rococo chinoiserie box with red interior, circa 1750, Origin: Sweden. Original blue paint under the later chinoiserie paint. Many pieces were redecorated with chinoiserie ...
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18th Century Rococo Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint

Decorative traditional 19th century hand painted Swedish box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Decorative traditional 19th century hand painted Swedish box circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this strong box from our travels around Scandinavia. Hand painted with yellow flora...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Storage Box In Rosewood With Silver Inlay "Provinsbanken" From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Vintage storage box in rosewood with original inlay “Provinsbanken”, circa 1960s. Danish design with adjustable compartments. Material: Rosewood Origin: Denmark Production: Circa 19...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Storage Box Made In Rosewood With Silver Inlay - KFK brand (1922‑1971)
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood storage box with KFK logo (1922-1971). Interior compartmentalization – perfect for small items. Material: Rosewood Origin: Denmark Production: Approx. 1960s Condition: Appe...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Silver

ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Nils Thorsson - Mid Century Fajance Jar - Denmark - C. 1970 s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL COPENHAGEN (Manufacturer) - NILS THORSSON (Designer) - Mid Century fajance lidded jar (tobacco jar) - featuring a yellow and brown abstract pattern over-all with yellow glazed ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Silver and Imperial Yellow Guilloche Enamel Cigarette or Card Case
Located in London, GB
A very pretty double side, silver and imperial yellow guilloche enamel cigarette or card case. Superb engine turned design. Inside case, which is gilded, marked with silver marks of ...
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1930s Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Mid-20th Century Wooden Rectangular Decorative Box Covered in Straw, Scandinavia
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century wooden rectangular decorative box covered in straw with a padded interior, Scandinavia By: unknown Material: wood, fabric, foam, straw Technique: hand-crafted Dimen...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Fabric, Straw, Foam, Wood

18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Swedish wooden box exudes rustic charm and historical character. Crafted in Sweden during the waning years of the 18th century, this antique treasure showcases...
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18th Century Rustic Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Scandinavian Tine, or Svepask, Painted Bentwood Oval-Shape Box
Located in Houston, TX
Scandinavian tine, or svepask, painted bentwood oval-shape box circa late 19th century, probably from the Sogn og Fjordane region. Box is created from thin layers of steam-bent wood ...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Wonderful Alfonse La Paglia Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Modernist Box Handle
By Alphonse La Paglia
Located in Roslyn, NY
Alphonse La Paglia sterling silver modern covered box with unusual handle on the lid. Lovely vintage condition. Measures: 4" H x 3" W x ...
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1940s Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Alfred Klitgaard Enamel Box
By Alfred Klitgaard
Located in London, GB
Very high quality rosewood box inset with an enamel on copper decorative panel. Marked ‘Klitgaard’ Denmark for Alfred Klitgaard who was a postwar Danish artist whose work in enamel ...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Copper, Enamel

Early 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Birch Butter Box with Carved Female Finial
Located in Kastrup, DK
Folk art: Norwegian lidded box (butter box) crafted in birch with rich woodcarving. The lid finial carved as a seated woman. Lid and rim decorated with reliefs of oak leaves, acorns,...
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Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Birch

Swedish Folk Art Hunting Box Dated 1802 in Oak
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish oak-wood box from the Gustavian period dated 1802. The richly carved box with scenes of a dog hunting a deer, doves flying and black grouses. Decorated with a pattern of ro...
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Early 1800s Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Iron

Lars Hakansson Sterling Box, circa 1991 Lund Sweden
By Lars Hakansson
Located in Litchfield, CT
Sterling, Lars Hakansson, Sweden, circa 1991. Known for his modernist pieces Swedish silversmith Lars Hakansson brings and elegance to postmodern design. This box is a wonderful occa...
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1990s Minimalist Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Swedish Hand Painted Bentwood Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming Swedish bentwood box, circa 1890s, in very good condition. Entirely hand painted with floral motifs, this piece features a warm red painted interior and a decorative paint...
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1890s Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Bentwood

Dyrlund Danish Modern Teak Desk Accessory or Jewelry Box
By Dyrlund
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice Mid-Century Danish Modern solid teak dresser box, jewelry box, or desk accessory box Denmark, circa 1970s Measures: 12"W × 8.75"D × 3.2...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Teak

Large Swedish Grace Brass Vase by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Ystad-Metall, Hans Bergström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant patinated bronze vase. Called 'Kungavasen' (The Kings Vase). Art deco / Swedish Grace. Made by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. Some wear to the patina...
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1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Square Brutalist Stoneware Trinket by Sejer Keramik, Denmark, 1970s
By Sejer Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Raw looking yet delicately glazed quardratic trinket/box in glazed stoneware. Abstract circular lid motif in earthy/dusty glazes. Brilliant decorative piece for personal smalls, jewe...
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1970s Brutalist Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Stoneware

Elegant, timeless Swedish Grace pewter box, 1933.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pewter box with beautiful handmade decor and walnut interior, Swedish Grace 1933. With hallmark: Modern Metallkonst G8 Svenskt Tenn. Nice patina, smaller signs of age and wear.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique Swedish Wooden butter storage box 1800 s Handmade Folk Craft
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique pine and birch wooden butter storage box . Fine quality of bentwood. It is a true piece from the early 19 century. Painted blue and faded trough time. Nice addition...
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Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Birch, Pine

Exceptional Swedish Blue Steel Box, 1920–1930
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Swedish Blue Steel Box, 1920–1930 Stunning sharp lines and bold Art Deco forms, featuring a brass knob. The entire box is masterfully lathe-worked in steel, with substan...
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1920s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Steel

Fine Handcut Crystal Riverside Perfume Flacon
By Reflections Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Fine handcut crystal riverside perfume flacon Materials: fine handcut crystal Dimensions: D 5.7 x W 16 x H 16 cm Weight: 1.05 kg Reflections Copenhagen, a collection of handmade decorative mirrors and crystal pieces, finely balanced to Challenge the traditional styles and shapes of todays’ homes by adding new dimensions and possibilities to interior decorating. Julie Hugau and Andrea Larsson, inspired by the graphic expression of Art Deco, the vast contrasts of the 1980s and the opportunity to explore the delicate materials that the mirrors are made of, combined their visions and the start of Reflections was a fact. The collection sums up their perspectives of how to provide new expressions through strength and form, the mirrors are designed with a strong visual structure to create a contrast of light and reflections through non-traditional mirror...
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2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Crystal

19th Century Swedish Provincial Spice Box
Located in Bozeman, MT
Charming 19th century Swedish provincial spice box in its original condition with two sliding doors and one drawer. The interior contains eight compartments intended for different dr...
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Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Pine

Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Lidded Ceramic Bowl, Swede 1930 s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant lidded ceramic bowl designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1930s. The piece features a softly rounded bowl in a mottled matte glaze of pale green and b...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Lidded Box by Oscar Antonsson from Ystad-Metall, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
This exquisite lidded box from Ystad Metall, designed by the renowned Swedish sculptor Oscar Antonsson, is a true Art Deco masterpiece from the 1930s. Crafted in high-quality pewter ...
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1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

Round Lidded Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A lidded Pewter Box made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A lovely piece for a beautiful spot. * A round lidded box in hammered pewter with inner box in wood. The lid has ornaments an...
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1920s Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

Vintage Rosewood and Brass Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully crafted rosewood box with brass sides and pin-inlays to its star-perforated lid. Despite its Arabic inspired lid it was in fact made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. A ...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Bronze Lidded Jar by Ildfast, Denmark, 1930s Art Deco
By Ildfast
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant bronze lidded jar produced by Ildfast in Denmark during the 1930s. The piece features a smooth, rounded form with a fitted lid and knob handle, resting on a stepped circular ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Large Swedish Grace Bronze Vase by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Hans Bergström, Just Andersen, Ystad-Metall
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant patinated bronze vase. Art deco / Swedish Grace. Made by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. Some wear to the patination and light scratches. Stamped 'Mad...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Pair of Danish Art Deco Hammered Brass Boxes, circa 1920
Located in Valby, 84
Rare pair of Danish Art Deco lidded boxes, executed in hand-hammered brass with elegant fluted (cannelé) decoration. Each box presents a unique sculptural variation — one with a broa...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th century painted oval shaped Swedish box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted oval shaped Swedish box circa 1850. Good quality Scandinavian small strong box made from pine and iron. Oval tine shaped, original iron strap work, hinges, han...
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Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Large Exceptional Swedish Empire Stone Box ca 1800–1830s
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Exceptional Swedish Empire Stone Box ca 1800–1830s Made of Swedish Kolmårds marble. Old repairs, incredible patina. Weigh: 4 kg Heigth: 22.5 cm/8.8 inch Diameter: 16 cm/6.2 inch
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Marble

A Rosewood Trinket Box by Alfred Klitgaard Bodil Eje for Klitgaard
By Alfred Klitgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterfully crafted rosewood trinket box with a colorful green and red ceramic tile inset in the lid.
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Rosewood