Edmond Lachenal Boxes

French, 1855-1948

One of France’s most influential ceramists, Edmond Lachenal contributed significantly to the development of Art Nouveau. His poor beginnings in Paris led to an apprenticeship at age 12 with a local potter. In 1870, he began working in the studio of the leading ceramist, Theodore Deck.

Lachenal was a quick study and by 1873, he had demonstrated considerable talent to be appointed Director of Decoration in Deck’s studio as well as receiving an Honorable Mention at the World’s Fair in Vienna.

By 1881 Lachenal had opened his studio with his wife and fellow ceramist, Anne Le Cloarec, in Paris Auteuil neighborhood where there was a high concentration of ceramic production and artistic exchange. He subsequently moved his studio production outside of Paris; however, his impact on the artistic capital only increased with time. He won gold medals there in 1889 and 1900 at the Expositions Universelle.

By the early-1900s, large exhibitions of his work were held at the Österreichisches Museum fur Angewandte Kunst in Vienna and Munich and Louis Majerelle’s new Paris showrooms at the former site of Bing’s Maison de l’Art Nouveau. It was his breadth and range that set him apart from other contemporary artists working in the field. He worked in faience and stoneware, and he collaborated with sculptors to produce ceramic versions of their work. His oeuvre included applied experimental decorative ceramic styles as well as masterful sculpted organic models which reflected the evolving trend of Japonisme.

Lachenal’s creative solutions of utilizing hydrofluoric acid to remove the outer layer of glazes to create a velvety matte finish became his hallmark email mat veloute. As a harbinger and master of the Art Nouveau style, Lachenal’s ceramic work moved french ceramics from an appreciative replication of the natural world influenced by the arts from Japan to a fully actualized aesthetic in which artistic process and form expressed these higher laws found in nature. Lachenal leaves an incredible legacy.

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(Biography provided by Galerie Fledermaus)

Creator: Edmond Lachenal

blue art deco 20th century jewelry or decorative ceramic box by Lachenal 1940

By Edmond Lachenal

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Edmond Lachenal Blue art deco jewelry or decorative ceramic box 20th century design ceramic Signed original perfect condition Height 17 cm Large 18 cm

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Edmond Lachenal Boxes

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Ceramic

blue art deco 20th century jewelry or decorative ceramic box by Lachenal 1940

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Edmond Lachenal Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

20th Century Art Nouveau Walnut Jewelry Box, Austria circa 1910

H 4.72 in W 11.02 in D 7.87 in

20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box

By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique silver jewelry box, in sterling standard, has been modelled in the form of a dressing table. The surface of this Edwardian jewelry box is plain and embellished with two applied sterling silver balls to the anterior convex arched surface, replicating the details of the draw handles. The original hallmarked hinged cover is plain and parallels the shape of the body, opening to reveal the original segmented velvet interior. The weighted base of this exceptional antique box retains the original leatherette covering to the underside. The box is supported by four subtly tapering pillar style legs Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior; it is a sign of quality when boxes have unlined interiors in addition to a solid silver cover. Condition This antique silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The original interior and leatherette covering have wear in keeping with age and use. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Edwardian jewelry...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edmond Lachenal Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box

H 2.4 in W 3 in D 3.7 in

20th Century Blue Art Deco Glass Box with Lid, Austria, circa 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Highly decorative 20th century blue glass box with lid from the Art Deco period in Austria around 1920. A lovely light blue pressed glass box impressing with its absolute fantastic l...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Edmond Lachenal Boxes

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Glass

20th Century Blue Art Deco Glass Box with Lid, Austria, circa 1920

H 5.3 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Decorative geode and black glass jewelry box by Don Drumm, late 20th century

By Don Drumm

Located in View Park, CA

A very unique decorative jewelry box hand-crafted of black glass, mirror, iron, and geode by Don Drumm, late 20th century. The geode boasts a bevy of brilliant blues, from cerulean t...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Edmond Lachenal Boxes

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Rock Crystal, Iron

Decorative geode and black glass jewelry box by Don Drumm, late 20th century

H 1.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in

Cigar Box or Decorative Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is in burl wood. It can be used as a cigar box or decorative box. It has been made in France in the 1970s. The color is brown, and it is in good condition. Small Size.

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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Edmond Lachenal Boxes

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Wood

Cigar Box or Decorative Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century

H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

H 5 in W 18 in D 13 in

Edmond Lachenal boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Edmond Lachenal boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Edmond Lachenal boxes, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original boxes by Edmond Lachenal were created in the Art Deco style in france during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider boxes by Cartier, René Lalique, and Jacques Adnet. Prices for Edmond Lachenal boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,124 and can go as high as $1,124, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,124.