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1880 Document Boxes
$3,500per set
£2,652.26per set
€3,056.42per set
CA$4,949.97per set
A$5,323.27per set
CHF 2,846.36per set
MX$64,197.16per set
NOK 35,994.23per set
SEK 32,795.38per set
DKK 22,838.26per set
About the Item
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, document boxes in the shape of ledgers or books were increasingly popular. Made of wood or more increasingly popular paperboard, they were a clever and stylish way to store documents or hidden treasures in offices and banks and frequently made appearances on bookshelves throughout the world. This set of three document boxes is a prime example of the craftsmanship of this simple storage solution. Decorated with green marble paper and pinkish strings, they are labeled 1880, no doubt used as a filing system with corresponding labels. Italian in origin, these boxes are beautiful one-of-a-kind display pieces to adorn the modern bookshelf or office space, continuing the tradition of clever design and chic execution.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Style:Edwardian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5101227624922
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