Penshell Box
Penshell Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish penshell storage box will make a great addition to your desk, or perhaps to be used
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Jars
Materials
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Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over
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Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of decorative boxes all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith
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Shell
Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes
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Karl Springer Stunning "Kyoto Box" in Tessellated Penshell 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Decorative Box in Green Mosaic Penshell with Brass Star Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over
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2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
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Brass
H 6 in W 5 in D 5 in
Maitland-Smith Steer Horn Lidded Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage lidded box crafted in steer horn elements with metal spacers and having a carved penshell
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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Karl Springer Hand Lacquered Kyoto Box 1984
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“KARL SPRINGER LTD KYOTO BOXES, PENSHELL, SHAGREEN AND FOSSILIZED CORAL.”
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Contemporary Kifu Paris Zebra Box with Brass, Shagreen, & Shell Inlay
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Located in Toronto, ON
In stock now - A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in creme shagreen over a base of walnut, with
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Contemporary Kifu Paris Double Panther Box with Brass, Shagreen, & Shell Inlay
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Located in Toronto, ON
In stock now - A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in black penshell over a base of walnut, with
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Brass
H 2.125 in W 12 in D 5.25 in
Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn
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H 16.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
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Penshell Box For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the penshell box you’re looking for. Each penshell box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, shell and brass. There are many kinds of the penshell box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A penshell box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one penshell box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maitland Smith and R & Y Augousti produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Penshell Box?
Prices for a penshell box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $3,250, while the average can fetch as much as $835.
Finding the Right decorative-boxes for You
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.
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