Ottaviani Boxes

Ottaviani is exquisite and well-known jewelry and silver designer firm, which has been in business since 1945. They are located in the small seaside town of Recanati, Italy. It was during the period from 1950-70, that most of their highly coveted and interesting design work was done, in both enamel and silver combination.

Creator: Ottaviani

"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood

By Ottaviani

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully crafted of hammered silver -- now with a soft, old silver patina -- enamel and rosewood, this exceptional decorative box depicts a wildly imaginative crane-like bird with...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Silver

Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box

$386

Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box

By Ottaviani

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing the epitome of sophistication: the Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba Wood and Floral Decorated Silver Plated Cigarette Box by Ottaviani. Crafted with utmost precision and...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Silver Plate

Ottaviani Italian Playing Card Box, Walnut & Silver, Circa 1970

$773

Ottaviani Italian Playing Card Box, Walnut & Silver, Circa 1970

By Ottaviani

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Ottaviani Italian Playing Card Box in polished walnut, designed as an elegant double sliding case. Each lid is decorated with embossed silver panels featuring a stylized female profi...

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20th Century Italian Modern Ottaviani Boxes

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Silver

1970s Ottaviani Italian Design Enamel Silver Wood Box

$1,189

1970s Ottaviani Italian Design Enamel Silver Wood Box

By Ottaviani

Located in Brescia, IT

Playpen Ottaviani Italy, 1970 Enameled Silver Wood Box Perfect Condiction

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Silver

OTTAVIANI 1960 Modernist Cedar Box With Enameled Designs .925 Sterling Silver

$1,598

OTTAVIANI 1960 Modernist Cedar Box With Enameled Designs .925 Sterling Silver

By Giovanni Ottaviani, Ottaviani

Located in Miami, FL

Modernist box designed by Giovanni Ottaviani. Fabulous modernist rectangular box decorated with "smalto". It was designed by Giovanni Ottaviani during the post-war period in the cit...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian New Old Stock 1980s Decorative / Jewelry Silver Art Nouveau Box

$1,962

Italian New Old Stock 1980s Decorative / Jewelry Silver Art Nouveau Box

By Ottaviani

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing the Exquisite 1980s Black Lacquered Wooden Box by Ottaviani: A Timeless Treasure of Elegance and Craftsmanship! Are you in search of a truly unique and stunning piece th...

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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Silver Plate, Enamel

Rectangular gold silver cigarette box

$2,125

H 4.89 in W 1.42 in D 4.89 in

Rectangular gold silver cigarette box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver-gilt cigarette box with engraved floral motifs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 265.89 grams. Dim...

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20th Century European Ottaviani Boxes

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Silver

Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s

$356

H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s

Located in Naples, IT

Rare decorative lucite and chrome cube-shaped box. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Chrome

Art Nouveau Rectangular Silver Plate Jewelry Box, France

$450

H 3 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Art Nouveau Rectangular Silver Plate Jewelry Box, France

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This French rectangular silver box is heavily decorated in the typical styles of this Art Nouveau period. The box has vintage red velvet interior and the original hardware with a wor...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ottaviani Boxes

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Silver Plate

1980s Christian Dior Style Modernist Brass and Plexiglass Italian Jewelry Box

$510

H 1.58 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in

1980s Christian Dior Style Modernist Brass and Plexiglass Italian Jewelry Box

By Christian Dior

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An elegant brass and plexiglass designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties, it's in lovely condition. the jewelry box is characterized by use of high-quality materials, geome...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Boxes

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Brass

Italian Silver and Enamel Box

$4,597

H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in

Italian Silver and Enamel Box

By Franco Salimbeni

Located in Newark, England

GUILLOCHE ENAMEL AND SILVER GILT From our collectables category, we are delighted to offer this incredible quality Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver and Enamel Box. The Silver and E...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Boxes

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Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Pill Box pocket engraved and enamel Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni

$3,221

H 0.79 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Pill Box pocket engraved and enamel Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large square pocket pill box with rounded corners and sides, in 925/1000 sterling silver with very fine hand engraving in baroque style, fire enamell...

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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid Century Mexican Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box

$550

H 0.75 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Mid Century Mexican Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rousing lidded box with form and function, handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper decorated in mother of pearl. Stamped Mexico on the bottom. As seen in the last photo of the...

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Mid Century Modern Turtle Hinged Box In Brass, Rosewood and Abalone 1950's

$1,069Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.25 in W 6.45 in D 4.5 in

Mid Century Modern Turtle Hinged Box In Brass, Rosewood and Abalone 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in North Miami, FL

This substantial vintage mid century modern hinged turtle box is a lovely combination of brass, abalone, and rosewood. It is from Mexico from the 50;s and hallmarked on the back Hech...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Brass

Italian Silver Box Raised, 1970s

$327

H 1.38 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in

Italian Silver Box Raised, 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Italian silver box raised on 4 feet, 1970s Italian silver box in curvy octagonal shape with repousse design of flowers and scrolls The purity de...

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20th Century Italian Ottaviani Boxes

Materials

Silver

Round Favor Box with Lid in 925/1000 Sterling Silver Green Enamel Art Nouveau St

$1,294

H 2.29 in Dm 2.68 in

Round Favor Box with Lid in 925/1000 Sterling Silver Green Enamel Art Nouveau St

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round favor box with lid in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of a bouquet of flowers in Art Nouveau style. B...

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1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Brass Horsebit Silver Plated Gucci Style Cigarette Snuff Box Casket

$350

H 2.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Vintage Brass Horsebit Silver Plated Gucci Style Cigarette Snuff Box Casket

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Brass Horsebit Silver Plated Gucci Style Cigarette Snuff Box Casket with Wood Lined Interior. Possibly by Gucci. Appears to be unmarked. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements:...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Ottaviani Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Decorative Wood Box 1980s

$680

H 3 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Vintage Italian Decorative Wood Box 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Vintage Italian Decorative Wood Box from the 1980s is a beautifully crafted box with intricate woodwork, originating from Italy. Adorned with t...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

Materials

Wood

Previously Available Items

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Sterling Silver Lidded Box with bird crane, 1970s

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H 7.87 in W 8.35 in D 6.34 in

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Sterling Silver Lidded Box with bird crane, 1970s

By Ottaviani

Located in Wien, AT

Wonderful Italian Mid-Century Modern box with Sterling silver lid, with a crane figure and partly mirrors. The sterling silver lid 925 is masterfully decorated with an abstract bas...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Sterling Silver

OTTAVIANI 1960 Modernist Cedar Box in .925 Sterling Silver With Enameled Designs

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H 1.42 in W 4.13 in D 9.35 in

OTTAVIANI 1960 Modernist Cedar Box in .925 Sterling Silver With Enameled Designs

By Ottaviani

Located in Miami, FL

Modernist box designed by Giovanni Ottaviani. Fabulous modernist rectangular box decorated with "smalto". It was designed by Giovanni Ottaviani during the post-war period in the cit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ottaviani Mid Century Sterling silver enamel and wood playing card box

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H 2.37 in W 12.8 in D 8.67 in

Ottaviani Mid Century Sterling silver enamel and wood playing card box

By Ottaviani

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid Century Sterling silver enamel and wood playing card box, Italy 1979. Signed Ottaviani, Sterling silver 925 mark. Complete set ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Walnut and Silver Pipe Box by Ottaviani Italy

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H 1.97 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in

Walnut and Silver Pipe Box by Ottaviani Italy

By Ottaviani

Located in Weesp, NL

Ottaviani silver and walnut pipe box made in Italy in 1976. This stylish piece is marked Ottaviani 76, 22g and 925 which stands for Sterling silver, an alloy of silver containing 92....

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Silver

Mid Century Sterling Silver Cigarette Box with Man Smoking a Pipe Ottaviani 1960

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H 1.58 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in

Mid Century Sterling Silver Cigarette Box with Man Smoking a Pipe Ottaviani 1960

By Ottaviani

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid century sterling silver cigarette box with man smoking a pipe by Ottaviani. Italy, Ca. 1960 Ottaviani (1945) is a jewelry and silver firm located in the small seaside...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Ottaviani Italian Midcentury Enameled Sterling Silver Box with Card Theme

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H 2 in W 7 in D 5 in

Ottaviani Italian Midcentury Enameled Sterling Silver Box with Card Theme

By Ottaviani

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape wood box with partially enameled sterling silver lid with a decorative playing cards theme, made by Ottaviani. The piece was made during ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Shell Decor

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H 3 in W 10.75 in D 5.75 in

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Shell Decor

By Ottaviani

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape wood box with Sterling silver lid with a shell decor, made by Ottaviani. The piece was made during the 1950s a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Crab Figure

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H 3 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Crab Figure

By Ottaviani

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern wood box with sterling silver lid with ornamental crab figure, made by Ottaviani. The piece was made during the 1950s and is...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani

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H 1.38 in W 9.45 in D 4.22 in

Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani

By Ottaviani

Located in Uccle, BE

Rosewood box decorated with a sterling silver and enamel plaque by the Italian silversmith Ottaviani, circa 1960s. Signed with the maker’s signature and “925”. Notes: Ottaviani (1945-contemporary) is a jewelry and silver firm located in the small seaside...

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1960s Italian Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani

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H 1.38 in W 9.45 in D 4.22 in

Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani

By Ottaviani

Located in Uccle, BE

Rosewood box decorated with a sterling silver and enamel plaque by the Italian silversmith Ottaviani, circa 1960s. Signed with the maker’s signature and “925”. Notes: Ottaviani (194...

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1960s Italian Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Four Sterling Silver Italian Enameled Boxes by Ottaviani Priced Individually

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H 1.25 in W 9.38 in D 4.25 in

Four Sterling Silver Italian Enameled Boxes by Ottaviani Priced Individually

By Ottaviani

Located in Stamford, CT

Four sterling silver enameled boxes by Italian silversmith & jeweler Ottaviani. Signed and marked 925 for sterling. Can be purchased individually. Measures: Box 1: 1.25" H x 9.38...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Ottaviani Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian Wood and Silver "Pipes" Table Box by Ottaviani, 1976

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H 1.89 in W 10.83 in D 5.6 in

Italian Wood and Silver "Pipes" Table Box by Ottaviani, 1976

By Ottaviani

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This vintage box is made from a wooden structure with a silver decoration lid. It was designed and manufactured by Ottaviani Silverware in 1976. Signature and date imprinted by maker...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ottaviani Boxes

Materials

Silver

Ottaviani boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Ottaviani boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ottaviani boxes, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original boxes by Ottaviani were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider boxes by Fornasetti, Gucci, and Rosenthal Netter. Prices for Ottaviani boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $361 and can go as high as $2,470, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,348.