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Jean Michel Frank Marquetry Box

Jean-Michel Frank 'Straw Marquetry Box'
Jean-Michel Frank 'Straw Marquetry Box'

Jean-Michel Frank 'Straw Marquetry Box'

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Sharon, CT

Geometric angular design. Cork interior. Three bronze four sided pyramids attached. Unsigned and 'attributed to'. Provenance: Liz O'Brien NYC c.2000.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Jean Michel Frank 1930s Woven Straw Marquetry Box
Jean Michel Frank 1930s Woven Straw Marquetry Box

Jean Michel Frank 1930s Woven Straw Marquetry Box

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Chicago, IL

Worn stew marquetry box by Jean Michel Frank. Interior is lined with cork, the straw is woven in marquetry pattern and the knob for access to the interior is a solid brass ball.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930
Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930

Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare Art Deco straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to French designer Jean Michel Frank.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw, Wood

Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s
Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s

Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Milan, IT

Astonishing French straw-marquetry box, dating from the 1930s, designed by Jean-Michel Frank.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw, Cork

Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930

Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exuding timeless sophistication, this exquisite, straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to the legendary French designer Jean-Michel Frank (1895-1941).

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw, Wood, Cork

Straw Marquetry Box Attributed to Jean Michel Frank, Circa 1930
Straw Marquetry Box Attributed to Jean Michel Frank, Circa 1930

Straw Marquetry Box Attributed to Jean Michel Frank, Circa 1930

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant 1930s box, crafted in straw marquetry, is attributed to Jean-Michel Frank, one of the most influential French designers of the interwar period.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Jean-Michel Franck Straw Marquetry Box, 1930
Jean-Michel Franck Straw Marquetry Box, 1930

Jean-Michel Franck Straw Marquetry Box, 1930

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful Jean-Michel Frank straw marquetry decorative box from the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Straw, Beech

Set of Three Nesting Octagonal Straw Marquetry Boxes - France - 1930s
Set of Three Nesting Octagonal Straw Marquetry Boxes - France - 1930s

Set of Three Nesting Octagonal Straw Marquetry Boxes - France - 1930s

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare and exquisite set of three French octagonal nesting boxes in straw marquetry on wood, handcrafted circa 1970 in the refined spirit of Jean-Michel Frank.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Minimalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Monumental Chandelier Art Nouveau Glass Daum Nancy attributed to Louis majorelle
Monumental Chandelier Art Nouveau Glass Daum Nancy attributed to Louis majorelle

Monumental Chandelier Art Nouveau Glass Daum Nancy attributed to Louis majorelle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The most Important furniture stores in Argentina: Comte is founded in 1934 (under the direct management of Jean Michel Frank in 1940). Nordiska (Swedish company established in 1934).

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

2 Amaizing Sconces, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Design, Louis Majorelle
2 Amaizing Sconces, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Design, Louis Majorelle

2 Amaizing Sconces, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Design, Louis Majorelle

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The most Important furniture stores in Argentina: Comte is founded in 1934 (under the direct management of Jean Michel Frank in 1940). Nordiska (Swedish company established in 1934).

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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Straw Marquetry Box - Attributed to  Jean-Michel Frank
Straw Marquetry Box - Attributed to  Jean-Michel Frank

Straw Marquetry Box - Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

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H 2.25 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

Straw Marquetry Box - Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in SouthPort, CT

Straw Marquetry Box, geometrical design on sun design straw attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

Category

Vintage 1940s French Boxes

Materials

Straw

Straw Marquetry Box - Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank
Straw Marquetry Box - Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

Straw Marquetry Box - Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

Unavailable

H 1.25 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in

Straw Marquetry Box - Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in SouthPort, CT

Straw Marquetry Box, Geometrical design on sun design straw - stained Mahogany, by Jean-Michel Frank

Category

Vintage 1940s French Boxes

1930 Period Straw Marquetry Box
1930 Period Straw Marquetry Box

1930 Period Straw Marquetry Box

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H 1.49 in W 11.61 in D 6.49 in

1930 Period Straw Marquetry Box

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Janvry, Essonne

This type of box is often attributed to Jean-Michel Frank.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Set of Five Art Deco Straw Marquetry Boxes
Set of Five Art Deco Straw Marquetry Boxes

Set of Five Art Deco Straw Marquetry Boxes

Unavailable

H 1.18 in W 7.28 in D 4.72 in

Set of Five Art Deco Straw Marquetry Boxes

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Janvry, Essonne

These type of boxes is often attributed to Jean-Michel Frank.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Straw

Box in Straw Marquetery by Frederic DAD
Box in Straw Marquetery by Frederic DAD

Box in Straw Marquetery by Frederic DAD

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H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in

Box in Straw Marquetery by Frederic DAD

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant and authentic box in the style of Jean Michel Frank, create by Frederic DAD pattern in a camaïeu of purple straw marquetry, 2010.

Category

2010s French Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Cedar, Straw

French Straw Marquetry Box In the Style of Jean Michel Frank
French Straw Marquetry Box In the Style of Jean Michel Frank

French Straw Marquetry Box In the Style of Jean Michel Frank

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by Jean Michel Frank's refined aesthetic, this French straw marquetry box features an oak veneer interior and practical partition divider.

Category

20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Jean Michel Frank Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930
Jean Michel Frank Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930

Jean Michel Frank Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a lovely Art Deco straw marquetry decorative lidded box whose design is attributed to Jean Michel Frank (1895 - 1941).

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw, Wood, Cork

French Jean Michel Frank Straw Marquetry Decorative Box, circa 1940s
French Jean Michel Frank Straw Marquetry Decorative Box, circa 1940s

French Jean Michel Frank Straw Marquetry Decorative Box, circa 1940s

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very nice vintage straw marquetry decorative box by Jean Michel Frank. Rectangular shape, refine geometric design, interior in cork.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cork, Straw, Wood

Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s
Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s

Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Milan, IT

Amazing French straw-marquetry box, dating from the 1930s, designed by Jean-Michel Frank.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s
Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s

Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Milan, IT

Astonishing French straw-marquetry box, dating from the 1930s, designed by Jean-Michel Frank.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s
Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s

Jean Michel Frank Large Straw French Marquetry Box, 1930s

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Milan, IT

Astonishing French straw-marquetry box, dating from the 1930s, designed by Jean-Michel Frank.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Straw Marquetry Decorative Box by Jean Michel Frank, circa 1940s
Straw Marquetry Decorative Box by Jean Michel Frank, circa 1940s

Straw Marquetry Decorative Box by Jean Michel Frank, circa 1940s

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant vintage straw marquetry decorative box by Jean Michel Frank. Long rectangular shape, refine geometric design, interior in cork.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cork, Straw, Wood

Art Deco Wood Inlay Marquetry Snuff Tobacco Cigar or Jewelry Footed Box, 1930s
Art Deco Wood Inlay Marquetry Snuff Tobacco Cigar or Jewelry Footed Box, 1930s

Art Deco Wood Inlay Marquetry Snuff Tobacco Cigar or Jewelry Footed Box, 1930s

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite Art Deco wood Snuff Tobacco Cigar or Jewelry Footed Box, rendered in delicate inlay veneer marquetry of 3 deferent wood types. 1930s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French 1930s Large Straw Marquetry Box
French 1930s Large Straw Marquetry Box

French 1930s Large Straw Marquetry Box

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H 2 in W 9.25 in D 4.75 in

French 1930s Large Straw Marquetry Box

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

This large French straw-marquetry box, dating from the 1930s, may have been retailed by the Paris designer Jean-Michel Frank.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box
Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box

Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box

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H 1.19 in W 7.29 in D 4.73 in

Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco straw marquetry box, lined in cork. France, Circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box
Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box

Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box

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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco straw marquetry cubic box. France, Circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Felt, Straw

Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box
Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box

Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box

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H 1.38 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in

Art Deco Straw Marquetry Box

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco straw marquetry box, in the manner of Jean Michel Frank.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

1950's Straw marquetry decorative boxe in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
1950's Straw marquetry decorative boxe in the style of Jean-Michel Frank

1950's Straw marquetry decorative boxe in the style of Jean-Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

1950's Straw marquetry decorative boxe in the style of french designer Jean-Michel Frank

Category

Vintage 1950s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Collection of Six French Art Deco Straw Marquetry Boxes
Collection of Six French Art Deco Straw Marquetry Boxes

Collection of Six French Art Deco Straw Marquetry Boxes

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in London, GB

A collection of six Art Deco straw marquetry boxes, in the manner of Jean Michel Frank, France, circa 1930.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

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