Porcelain Peint Main Scotch Whiskey Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage scotch whiskey trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Roulette Wheel Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage cut roulette wheel trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Gift Wrapped Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage gift wrapped trinket box with bow by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Slot Machine Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage slot machine trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Fire Truck Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage fire truck trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Grand Piano Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage grand piano trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Trio of Trinket Boxes by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage trio of trinket boxes by Limoges, circa 1980s, With brassware clasps.
Brass, Enamel
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges w/ Box
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box with original presentation box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Bellows Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, "Limoges France PV Marque Déposée Peint Main" Measures approximately: 1.25" wide x .75 high x 2.10 deep.
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Box with Teddy Bear on Book Hand-Painted France
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The box opens with a hinged lid to reveal a small compartment, perfect for holding keepsakes, jewelry, or sentimental treasures. Marked “Peint Main, Limoges France,” confirming its a...
Porcelain
Very Pretty Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Hat Shaped Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, “Peint main Limoges, France" on the bottom of the box.
Porcelain
Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, "Artoria Peint Main Limoges France n9 n ' 608 Measures approximately: 2.50" wide x 2.75” high.
Porcelain
Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, “Peint Main, Limoges MU 54" on the bottom of the box.
Porcelain
Rochard Limoges Paris Perfume Bottle in Porcelain Box
By Rochard Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Square x 1.5 in. H Marked: Rochard, Peint-Main, Limoges, France Very good vintage condition.
Copper
Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days & Limoges Collectibles
By Halcyon Days
Located in Morristown, NJ
Interior: Painted with a small golf ball on a tee. Backstamp: Marked "Limoges France - Peint Main" (Hand-Painted) with a golf club illustration.
Metal, Enamel
Hand-painted porcelain artistic tray with bronze mount, 20th c
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Il retro reca il marchio Limoges France – Peint Main, a garanzia della lavorazione artigianale.
Bronze
Vintage Limoges Purse Shaped Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Marked on interior as “Limoges France …. Peint Main .. CT”. ‘Peint Main’ meaning hand painted.
Ormolu
Vintage Limoges Single Perfume Bottle Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Marked on base as “Peint Main … Limoges France …. M.B.”. ‘Peint Main’ meaning hand painted.
Porcelain
Later 20th Century Limoges Basket Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Marked: Limoges France, Peint main, Incrustation or fin (painted by hand, fine gold inlay), & artist's mark.
Porcelain
Later 20th Century Limoges Top Hat Pill Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gilded & silvered. Marked: Limoges France, Peint main, Incrustation or fin (painted by hand, fine gold inlay). 1 5/8" x 1.5" x 1.25" h.
Porcelain
Later 20th Century Limoges Bergere Chair Pill Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Marked: Limoges France, Peint main, Incrustation or fin (painted by hand, fine gold inlay), & artist's mark. 1 5/8" x 1 3/8" x 1 7/8" h.
Porcelain
Later 20th Century Limoges Bergere Chair Pill Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Marked: Limoges France, Peint main, Incrustation or fin (painted by hand, fine gold inlay), & artist's mark. 1 5/8" x 1 3/8" x 1 7/8" h.
Porcelain
Vintage French Limoges Porcelain Gondolier Gondola Form Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hand painted. Marked: "Limoges France Peint main MH." Porcelain & brass with bow clasp.
Brass
Vintage French Limoges Porcelain Chianti Bottle Form Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hand painted. Marked: "Peint main Limoges. France C.M." Porcelain & brass with cask tap clasp.
Brass
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H 2.5 in W 4 in D 0.88 in
Vintage French Limoges Porcelain New Orleans Steamboat Form Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Stern paddlewheel. Marked: "Peint main Limoges France" & "New Orleans" on the side.
Brass
Sold
H 2 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Delightful Limoges France Peint Main Porcelain Box and Two Perfume Bottle Trio
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
The bottles seal with small rubber stoppers. Box is hallmarked, "Limoges Peint Main AA 65". Closed box measures approximately 2" high x 1.5 wide x 1" deep (with hinge and clasp...
Glass, Porcelain
French Limoges Trinket Travel Suitcase Box Paris London New York
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Limoges Peint Main Porcelain Trinket Box in the shape of a suitcase.
Gold, Brass
Collection of 14 Porcelain Trinket Hand Painted Boxes, France
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Collection of French Limoges Peint main porcelain Trinket boxes A great grouping of collectible mostly Limoges Petit Main Boxes.
Brass
Porcelain Peint Main Carousel Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) carousel trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Typewriter Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage typewriter trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s.
Porcelain
Vintage French Peint Main Eximious Limoges Cupcake Trinket Keepsake Box
By Limoges
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Peint Main Eximious Limoges France porcelain trinket box in the shape of a chocolate souffle or cupcake in white paper with a chocolate iced top sprinkled with powered sugar.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Cut Watermelon Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage cut watermelon trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Toy Mouse Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage toy mouse trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main "Romance" Vintage Cat Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage "Romance" cat trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Large Egg Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage large egg with blue stripes trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s.
Porcelain
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H 3.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.75 in
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Cheetah / Leopard Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage cheetah / leopard with chain collar trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Fortune Cookie Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage Chinese fortune cookie trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Peint Main Limoges Trinket Box, Cat Sleeping on Chair, Hand Painted
By Limoges
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Peint Main Limoges trinket box of a cat sleeping on a chair, signed and hand painted.
Sterling Silver
Porcelain Peint Main Set of Golf Clubs Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) set of golf clubs trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Airplane Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage airplane trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.19 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Limoges France Peint Main Rabbit Bunny Trinket Box Signed Carrots
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Limoges France Peint Main Rabbit Bunny Trinket Box Signed Carrots Type Trinket Box Brand Limoges Material Porcelain Subject Rabbit Finish Painted Size Small Color Multicolor ...
Enamel, Gold Leaf
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H 1.19 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Limoges France Peint Main Rabbit Bunny Trinket Box Signed Carrots
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Limoges France Peint Main Rabbit Bunny Trinket Box Signed Carrots Type Trinket Box Brand Limoges Material Porcelain Subject Rabbit Finish Painted Size Small Color Multicolor ...
Enamel, Gold Leaf
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H 1.19 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Limoges France Chamart Peint Main Bunny Rabbit Trinket Box Handpainted
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Limoges France Chamart Peint Main Bunny Rabbit Trinket Box Handpainted Type Trinket Box Brand Limoges Material Porcelain Subject Rabbit Finish Painted Size Small Color Multic...
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1.75 in D 2.75 in
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Grand Piano Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage grand piano trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
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H 2 in W 1.7 in D 1.35 in
Delightful Limoges France Peint Main Porcelain Box and Two Perfume Bottle Trio
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Nestled inside this tiny treasure chest are two matched square glass perfume bottles with round red glass orbs crowned by gilt metal fleurs-de-lys pattern screw on tops with perfume ...
Glass, Porcelain
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H 1.5 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in
Exquisite Limoges France Peint Main Porcelain Box with 4 Perfume Bottles Inside
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
The bottles have clear rubber dappers inside the lids. Box is hallmarked, "Peint Main Limoges Cub no. 41". Closed box measures approximately 1.50" high x 2.25 wide x 1.50" deep...
Porcelain, Glass
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H 2 in W 1.7 in D 1.35 in
Delightful Limoges France Peint Main Porcelain Box and Two Perfume Bottle Trio
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
The bottles seal with plastic stoppers. Box is hallmarked, "Limoges France Peint Main Laure Selignac Steph".
Glass, Porcelain
Sold
H 7.25 in Dm 2.5 in
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Cheese Board with Glass Dome Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage cheese board with glass dome trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Sold
H 5.91 in Dm 1.34 in
Late 20th C Porcelain Enamel Peint Main Collection of Trinket Boxes by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Beautiful porcelain peint main collection of trinket boxes by Limoges, circa 1970/80s, With brassware clasps, all beautifully formed and hand painted The collection consists of 16 f...
Brass, Enamel
French Limoges Porcelain Rooster Box
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed at the bottom: Peint Main, Limoges France 2. in. L x 1.75 in. W x 2.75 in.
Metal
Vintage Limoges Double Bottle Perfume Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Marked on base as “Limoges France … Peint Main … F.D.”. ‘Paint Main’ meaning hand painted and ‘F.D.’ being the maker….
Porcelain, Art Glass
French Limoges Hand Painted Floral Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Upon opening the box there is a cute flower design inside as well. The box is marked Peint Main Limoges France. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing coll...
Gold, Brass
Vintage Limoges King Charles Spaniel Ring Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Fully marked for “Limoges, France”C peint main (Hand-painted)’ No. 39.
Porcelain
French Limoges Trinket Box Red Chile Pepper France
By Limoges
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
The interior of the box is marked Peint Main Limoges France 015/750 This rare piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing collection of these desirable boxes.
Brass
Limoges Paris Round Rose & Gold Vintage Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The interior shows gilded feathers on both the lid and the base. 1.5 inches in diameter x 1.25 inches high. Marked: Peint Main, Limoges France & the initials of the artist.
Metal
Limoges France Porcelain Pineapple Symbol of Hospitality Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked inside the box, "Peint Main Limoges France Rose Art" with a rose next to the hallmark.
Metal
Vintage French Limoges Bowler Hat Form Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hand painted. Marked: "Peint main Limoges France HC". Porcelain & brass with bow clasp.
Brass
Foxy Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Fox Shaped Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, "Limoges France Peint Main Chamart Exclusif Destieux".
Metal
Fine Quality Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Cherries Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, "Limoges France Peint Main Chamart Exclusive" inside of the box.
Porcelain
Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Circular Shaped Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, “Limoges France, Peint a la main, Chamart" on the outside bottom of the box.
Porcelain
Sold
H 3.74 in W 1.65 in D 0.61 in
Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Red Guitar Shaped Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, "Peint Main Limoges France 21/500". Measures approximately 3.74" long x 1.65” wide x 0.61” high.
Metal
Sold
H 3.25 in W 3.5 in D 1.75 in
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted "Patio Swing" Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, “Peint Main Limoges France PPA” Measures approximately 3.25" high x 3.5" wide x 1.75" deep.
Porcelain
Limoges France Hand Painted French Sleigh Bed Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, "Limoges France Peint Main DV" Measures approximately: 1.75" wide x 1.50” high x 2.50" long.
Porcelain
Unique Limoges France Toilet Shaped Hand Painted Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, "Peint Main Limoges France" and two artist initials.
Metal
Sold
H 3.42 in W 1.86 in D 1.35 in
Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Harlequin or Arlequin Shaped Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, "Limoges France Peint Main and artists initials".
Metal
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H 1 in W 2 in D 2 in
Square Limoges France Hand Painted "Gift Wrapped Present" Limited Edition Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, “RMC Peint Main, Limoges, France 16/500”. Measures approximately 2” long x 2” wide x 1” high.
Porcelain
Sweet Limoges France Handmade Miniature Porcelain Box Dessert Plate with Spoon
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
There is a berry painted inside the box. Hallmarked, "Limoges France Marque Deposee Peint Main". Measures: 2" in diameter by .85" high.
Porcelain
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H 2.74 in W 2.33 in D 0.98 in
Limoges France Valentine's Day Heart Shaped Hand Painted Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, "Peint Main Limoges PM n. 42." Measures 2.33” wide x 2.74” high x .98" deep.
Metal
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H 3.91 in W 1.66 in D 1.71 in
Limoges France Hand Painted "Gift Wrapped Present" Bow Top Porcelain Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, “Peint Main Limoges AA 92” Measures approximately 2” long x 2” wide x 1” high.
Porcelain
Sold
H 2.25 in W 3.5 in D 1.75 in
Precious Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature Afixed Tea Set Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Hallmarked, “Peint main Limoges France” and signed by the artist, “F.A. 8A300.
Porcelain
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$295
H 2.5 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Limoges France Oval Scalloped Porcelain Box With High Relief Rocaille Trim
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain oval scalloped shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in a soft mauve color and features high relief white rocaille and shell motif porcelain tri...
Porcelain
Limoges porcelain has withstood the test of time for centuries. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world.
The story of Limoges porcelain, which refers to porcelain made in the Limoges region of France — not by a specific factory — begins in 1768. The region is a rich source of kaolin, feldspar and quartz — vital ingredients to the production of this type of pottery.
Porcelain was first made in China and spread all over the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. Meissen Porcelain (Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen), which was founded in the Electorate of Saxony (now Germany), is one of the preeminent porcelain factories in Europe and was the first to produce true porcelain outside of Asia.
Limoges porcelain refers to porcelain produced in and near the city of Limoges — it does not refer to a specific manufacturer — and it’s distinctive for its luminous hue and bright white qualities, providing an ideal canvas for intricately detailed hand-painted decorations. (Revered Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir began his career painting plates in Limoges.)
It wasn’t long before Limoges porcelain captured the attention of King Louis XVI — the region’s first manufactory, established toward the close of the 18th century, was placed under the protection of the King’s brother, the Comte d’Artois. It was later purchased by the King and became Manufacture Royale de Limoges. The facility produced a variety of pieces, including delicate, gold-embellished trinket boxes, ornamental vessels, Rococo-style figurines and elaborate dinnerware service sets.
Following the end of the French Revolution in 1794, Limoges porcelain was no longer restricted, and the commercial porcelain industry ballooned.
By 1819, Limoges had four porcelain factories, and as demand for porcelain grew during the 19th century, the industry expanded in the French city. In 1853, American businessman David Haviland opened the Haviland & Co. factory in Limoges to export porcelain to the United States. The company produced several iconic serveware collections for many American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes. Bernardaud opened in the early 1860s.
By 1900, Limoges had 35 factories, which employed close to 8,000 workers. In 1925, Limoges porcelain was shown at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair in Paris that brought global attention to the Art Deco style — where it garnered international acclaim.
During the 20th century, Limoges factories such as Bernardaud collaborated with a range of notable artists and designers, including Franz Bischoff, Joan Miró, Raymond Loewy, Alexander Calder and Julian Schnabel, to name a few.
Today, authentic Limoges porcelain tableware, vases and objets d’art continue to gain renown with collectors and design lovers all over the world.
Find an extensive collection of antique Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.
Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.
Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.
Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.
You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.