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Rare Austrian Brass Matchbox Holder by Walter Bosse, circa 1954
By Walter Bosse
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A rare 1950s brass matchbox holder by Austrian born designer Walter Bosse, circa 1954. Perfect for
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder
Located in Haarlem, NL
Swiss Brienz black forest hand carved linden wood begging poodle with brass matchbox holder and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Accessories

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Brass

Metal Crocodile Ashtray / Matchbox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great oversized sculptural crocodile box. Back opens up for storage. Great ashtray or pillbox. Large-scale. Measures 15" wide. Fantastic object.
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Vintage 1970s German Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Metal Crocodile Ashtray / Matchbox
Metal Crocodile Ashtray / Matchbox
H 3 in W 15 in D 3.75 in
Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Brass

Art Deco Candleholder with Matchbox Holder for Wine Cellars, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco candleholder with matchbox holder for wine cellars, Vienna, circa 1920s Polished and
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Candlesticks

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Brass

Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set from Marrakesh
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible varnished brass Morrocan tea and smoking set. Marrakesh, 1970s Set consists of a gold
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Ashtrays

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Brass

Match Box Lord Cupboard by Diederik Schneeman
By Diederik Schneemann
Located in Milan, IT
information: Materials: Brass, bronze, matchboxes Dimension: W 155 x D 60 x H 230 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Match Box Lord Cupboard by Diederik Schneeman
Match Box Lord Cupboard by Diederik Schneeman
H 90.56 in W 61.03 in D 23.63 in
Extremely Rare Austrian Cigarette Box or Tin Signed by Walter Bosse, circa 1951
By Walter Bosse
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
An extremely rare brass box or tin designed by Walter Bosse for storing cigarettes or tobacco in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Brass

Soft Focus
By Diederik Schneemann
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
matchboxes, pins, postcards, smurfs or perfume bottles represent a different kind of value than expensive
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass, Other

Soft Focus
Soft Focus
H 67.72 in W 21.26 in D 1.58 in
Match Box Case and Dish Set in Cloisonné Enamel
Located in New York, NY
An enamel Chinese Cloisonné match box case set, circa early-20th century. Set includes 1 matchbox
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ashtrays

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Enamel, Brass

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
sale in Vienna, Austria. The Bear can hold your writing instrument, also has a matchbox holder on the
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Brass Matchbox For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass matchbox available at 1stDibs. Each brass matchbox for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and wood. If you’re shopping for a brass matchbox, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brass matchbox — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each brass matchbox bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made brass matchbox has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Walter Bosse are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brass Matchbox?

Prices for a brass matchbox can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $285 and can go as high as $56,766, while the average can fetch as much as $720.