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French Art Deco Box Black Lacquer Carved Jade Stone, 1930
Located in Paris, IDF
Unique French Art Deco Jewellery box from the 1930s. This black lacquered wood box features a beautifully carved dark green Jade stone on its cover, re...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Jade

Round Tobacco Box Art Decò Italian Design 1930 Solid Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Tobacco Box Art Deco Italian Design 1930 Solid Brass
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Islamic Kashmir Hand Painted Paper Mache Tea Caddy Storage Box 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite beauty of this antique Islamic Kashmiri Papier-Mâché Tea Caddy, a stunning storage box with a lid and copper metal lining. This hand-painted gem features intricate miniatur...
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Indian Islamic Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Copper

Aldo Tura Box Ice Goatsking Brown Italian Mid-Century Modern Design 1950s Cube
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Aldo Tura box ice goatsking brown Italian Mid-Century Modern design 1950s cube.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Metal

Chinese Hand Painted Black Lacquer Lidded Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful hand-painted Chinese lidded black lacquer box, circa 1940s. The handcrafted box measures 13.5"W x 7.75"D x 4"H and has a floral motif on a black background. The lid has ...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Lacquer

Brutalist Bronze Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Brutalist / Scandinavian Modern bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Kaj Blomqvist and made by Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s. Great original condition.
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Finnish Brutalist Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Bronze

Swedish grace Bonbonniere in pewter by Sylvia Stave, CG Hallberg 1933
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare bonbonniere designed by Sylvia Stave. produced in Stockholm, sweden by C. G. Hallberg in 1933. Made from pewter with the stylistic and characteristic striped pattern favored by ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Pewter

Hand Crafted Mixed Wood Apple and Pear Lidded Jars
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well crafted turned and lidded Fruit form vessels in and Pear and Apple shape made from a fine mix of woods including Walnut and Zebra Wood, the vessels have well fitted lids and t...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Wood

Tiger’s Eye Hardstone Silver Gilt Intarsia Jewelry Box by Unoaerre, Italy 1960s
Located in London, GB
An exquisite Mid Century Italian tiger’s eye intarsia jewelry or tabletop box stamped by Gori & Zucchi (later to become Unoaerre), retailed in Ravenna in c. 1960s. The box is veneer...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Quartz, Silver

Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche and stripes Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel, with fine floral miniature fire-enamelled on guilloche, enamelled edge with vertical stripes. Viennese Art N...
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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

PIERO FORNASETTI Milano 1960 Enameled Sliding Box With Racing Car Horse
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled sliding box designed by Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988). This is a very rare rectangular sliding box created in Milano Italy by Piero Fornasetti. The box is from the mid-century period, crafted in the 1960's in steel and wood. The outer steel is embellished with applications of multicolor enamel depicting a double wheel racing car with a horse . The box is very decorative and in very good preserved condition. These kinds of boxes are highly collectable and desirable among the mid-century and Italian design collectors. Piero Fornasetti He was an Italian artist and designer that born in Milan into a middle-class family, Fornasetti creative pursuits encompassed design, decoration, painting, curating, and printing. His oeuvre, spanning over 13,000 works, displayed a wide range of objects and furniture with a unique emphasis on decorative diversity. Collaborating with figures like Gio Ponti, Fornasetti's atelier became synonymous with bringing art into everyday lives through practical yet artistically adorned objects. Fornasetti's artistic philosophy emphasized the production of series over one-of-a-kind pieces, reflecting his commitment to democratizing art. A central motif in his work was the "variations," notably exemplified in the iconic "Tema e Variazioni" series featuring over 400 renditions of opera singer Lina Cavalieri's face. His creative genius extended across different mediums, from furniture to paintings, demonstrating a coherent stylistic code. Although Fornasetti faced...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Enamel, Bronze

Large Red Majolica Money Bank Squirrel Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large Red Majolica Money Bank Squirrel Circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Ceramic

French Faux Book Gold Embossed Wood Pencil Artist Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Paris, a Mid-Century leather gold embossed book box featuring the title BUFFON Oeuvres. This super charming box could be used for pencils but also paint brushes, keys or ...
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French Regency Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood, Leather

Art Deco Mirror Jewellry Box Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An Art Deco jewelry box in chromed metal and blue glass from the 1930's. It has a beautiful and striking design in silver, blue and grey. The inside features a mirror in the lid and ...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

Majolica Crab Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage French Majolica crab tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Zardozi Indian Clutch with Peacock with Gold Metal Thread
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in the timeless charm of our vintage black velvet embroidered evening bag/clutch, adorned with an exquisite peacock design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this accessory exudes a classic allure that harkens back to an era before 2000. Enhancing its allure is a discreet strap across the back, allowing for an effortless and stylish hand carry. Inside, the clutch reveals a well-thought-out interior, featuring a dedicated compartment for money or change, along with a small pocket for an identification card, a mirror, or a compact. While lacking a traditional strap, its handheld design exudes a sophistication reminiscent of the past. This vintage gem is the perfect companion for a range of occasions, be it a holiday soirée, a romantic dinner date, a lively party, or a memorable prom night. Immerse yourself in the nostalgia and glamour of yesteryears with this extraordinary black velvet peacock clutch...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Velvet

Abstract Box by Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Designed by Don Shoemaker and handcrafted by SEÑAL, S.A. Mexico, circa 1960s. Using exotic local wood in Mexico such as Granadillo, excellent vintage condition.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Cocobolo

Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
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French French Provincial Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Wastepaper Basket of Genuine Cognac Core Leather, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Round European vintage wastepaper basket from the 1970s. It's made of strong genuine cognac colored core leather with incised pattern and visible stitchin...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Leather

Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Maria Pergay (1930), Large flat box in silver metal, France 1970. A red-veined Agathe stone is set on the lid, the interior is dressed in exotic wood. Excellence of the realization, ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

White and Pink Fowers Ceramic Box by Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rectangular wooden box topped with a ceramic lid by Mithé Espelt. The ceramic showcases a cream glaze background and flower motifs in molten pink glass with crackled gold lining. Bi...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Portable Box Italian Tobacco Pouch in Enamel and Square Copper, 1950 Midcentury
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Portable box Italian Tobacco Pouch in enamel and square copper, 1950, midcentury. The upper part has a stylized and very elegant glaze, the box is in ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Silver Plated "Super Egg" by Piet Hein
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A silver-plated brass "Super Egg" container and sculpture.
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

Italian Leather-Clad and Gilt-Tooled Tabletop Jewelry or Trinket Box, Mid-20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
**Italian Leather-Clad and Gilt-Tooled Tabletop Jewelry or Trinket Box, Mid-20th Century** This unusually sculptural leather-covered box, marked *Made in Italy and Makers address Pe...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Leather

Vintage Rococo Style Paint Decorated Resin Table Box or Planter
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Rococo style large resin composite table box, c. mid 20th century. Gorgeous paint decorated, lidded box with high relief detail of charming rabbits and fluid leaf foliage. I...
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Rococo Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Composition

Wood Box Bowl by Aldo Tura for Macabo Italy 1950s Art Deco
Located in Rome, IT
Decorative wooden box with metal handle in the shape of acorns by the Italian designer Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano Milanino. Made in Italy, circa 1950. On the bottom the original s...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Metal

Cigar Box and Ashtray by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing an exquisite piece of functional art: the Fontana Arte Cigar Box and Ashtray. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this unique item seamlessly combines the elegan...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal

French Green Majolica Money Bank Typewriter Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Green Majolica Money Bank Typewriter Circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Fruitwood Display Humidor Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant Vintage English fruitwood humidor with fitted interior, mid 20th century in date. The rectangular humidor features a hinged lid having an oval cut out with a glass viewi...
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Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Wedgwood Jasperware Lidded Box with Blue and White Decor
Located in Meer, VAN
Wedgwood Jasperware Lidded box, England, 20th century. This is a quintessential piece of Wedgwood Jasperware. Lidded box in the famous Jasperware blue and white decor. Neo-classic...
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Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this excellent condition Art Deco ladies combination compact dating to 1928. This is a classic Art Deco Richard Hudnut Le Debut Cloisonné Powder, Rouge and Mirror Compact and is an absolute delight in every aspect and genuinely has appears never to have been used. This compact features a black enamel lid with cream dotted accents; the back of the compact has a spider web machine-tooled finish to accent the octagonal shape of the compact. The case opens to a rouge compartment with a mirror in the lid that is behind a gold toned Art Deco decorated cover. The loose powder compartment is in the lower section of the compact; and it has a hinged and latched recessed door to hold a puff. This feature was a later addition to the initial solid powder product release of 1924 and has the patent date stamped on the underside of the hinged door reflecting an issue date of 1928. The original rouge is in untouched condition and still shows the embossed name Le Debut while the loose powder well is empty. Inside it is hallmarked "Le Debut", "Richard Hudnut" on the Art Deco mirror frame...
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North American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Enamel, Chrome

Antique “KRAFT AL PACCA” German Shagreen Cigarette Case
Located in Beirut, LB
Black lacquered silver Cigarette case, has particularly lovely shagreen (GALUCHAT) band on the top. Stamped “Kraft Al Pacca” and “Argent” from the inside. The wonderful Galuchat m...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Silver

Sea Shell Encrusted Box and Pair of Photo Frames Tony Douquet Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage pair of Florida sea shell encrusted photo frames and jewelry box in Tony Douquet style. Frames- 4,5” by 6”, Box- 7” by 5”.
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American Organic Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Shell

1960s Studio Art Walnut Wood Box Slide Open
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Studio Art Walnut Wood Box Slide Open No label. George Nakashima inspired. Clean Modern Design 3.75 h x 11.5 w x 5.5 d Walnut wood Double dove tail joints Preowned original v...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Walnut

Henning Koch Small Chest / Jewelry Box in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Henning Koch Manufacturer: Silkeborg Møbelfabrik Era: 1950s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 26" wide x 17" deep x 25.5 tall
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Large Industrial Powder-Coated Sunshine Yellow Metal Bin Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage industrial powder-coated sunshine yellow metal utility bin or box
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Jewelry Box by Bay Area Artist Dean Santner c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original studio, handcrafted wood jewelry box by California woodworker, Dean Santner. Expertly crafted in walnut. Pull out center drawer lined in purple felt. CREATOR Dea...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Felt, Walnut

Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box, 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid-20th century Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box. Handcrafted great geometric one of a kind Moorish design. Middle Eastern Syrian style, Moor...
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Spanish Moorish Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Fruitwood

Art Deco Half Doll Ceramic Powder Box Bowl, French, c1930 s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930's Art Deco ladies powder/ trinket box. Made from ceramic with a vibrantly colored painted finish. Highly func...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Barbini Murano 1950s Blue Gold Flecks Bubble Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass powder / jewelry box. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The piece ha...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, blue turquoise, impressed, textured, signed. Medium scale chunky vase from Aldo Londi's 'Lacrima' series. Its body is decorated with a relief pattern of impres...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Ceramic

Chinese Wooden Small Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Exotic Birds
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese Mid-Century small rectangular hinged chest with metal latch and two side ring handles, hand painted featuring two exotic birds (depicted on the top and front), pine, berries,...
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Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Austrian Silver Tea Caddy, circa 1955
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian 800 standard silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional Austrian silver tea caddy has an...
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Austrian Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Half Doll Flapper Girl Powder Jar, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930s Art Deco ladies powder/ trinket box. The top half of the container is in the form of a 1930s flapper girl wi...
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German Art Deco Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Ceramic

Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche vertical stripes Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine fired enamelled miniature with hand-painted floral ...
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Italian Napoleon III Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Lovely Set of French Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Lovely Set of French Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister set is a complete set of five pieces, Sucre, Café, Farine, Thé and Cereals. The canisters are attractively shaped...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Tin

Oak and Polychrome "Öresund" Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson
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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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Brown Lacquered Desk Box With Touch Tip Striker
Located in Miami, FL
Desk double box with lighter designed by Ronson. A and very beautiful desk box, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, back in the...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Steel

Mid 20th Century Anglo Indian Carved Wood Jewelry Box Kashmir India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage hand carved wood jewelry trinket storage box with brass inlaid. Hand-carved large wooden Anglo-Raj jewelry box. Found in Kashmir, India. Mi...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Brass

1940s Distressed Military Ice Cooler Tote Portable Chest Leather Canvas
By United States Army
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Distressed Military Ice Bucket Portable Insulated Chest US vintage military surplus ice cooler chest designed in metal, canvas, cotton and leather 23...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes

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Metal

Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica lobster tureen or box with green glaze, circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Orange and Matte Brown, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, orange and matte brown, signed. Small scale box having a raw clay lid hash mark incising and decorated with an orange glazed pill pat...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Chinese Cinnabar Lacquered Turtle Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A petite Chinese cinnabar lacquered turtle box, circa 1980's. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 3.5"W x 2.5"D x 1.75"H. #3427
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

MCM Ben Seibel for JenFred Ware Copper Trinket Box c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A ribbed copper trinket box lined with cork. Original felt on bottom. Substantial in weight. CREATOR Ben Seibel for JenFred Ware. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960s. MA...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Handmade Natural Malachite Stone Lidded Stash Trinket Box Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted lidded natural green malachite stone stash/trinket box. The box has a wonderful form and design. Malachite stone has great color and natural patterns...
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Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Large Majolica Pate Tureen Caugant Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Pate Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.
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French Rustic Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Scholz Lammel Modernist Wood Box Enamel Made in Germany
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful Scholz & Lammel boxe from the 1960s made of wood with enamel top. You could use it for cigaretts, little things like jewelry or small accessories. Price for one box.  
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German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Seguso, Large Murano Glass, Corroso, Uranium Leaded Box /Jar Attb Flavio Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern vintage green glow glass, in this leaded box/jar. Attributed to Flavio Poli.
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Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

19th Century French Papier Mâché Box with Painted Portrait
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French papier mâché box with painted portrait.
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French Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Paper

Vintage Wood Box with Sez Shells Tony Doucquett Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage carved wood encrusted with Sez shells cowrie in the style of Tony Doucquett. Two tiers box. With red velvet inside.
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American American Classical Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood