Mauboussin Vanity Items

French

During the roaring ’20s, Paris saw a confluence of wealthy and creative people flock to the city from all over the world, like artists, writers, princes and singers. Designer Georges Mauboussin understood the vibrant and cosmopolitan spirit of the time, and at the jewelry house he would propel to fame, Mauboussin, he became an iconic creator of Art Deco jewelry, using jade, lapis lazuli, pearls and other precious materials imported from around the globe.

The Mauboussin brand owes its success to expertise with precious metals and gems and its illustrious clientele. The fine jewelry house, originally founded in Paris in 1827 as the Maison Noury, is known for being highly experimental with mountings for diamonds, finding inspiration in fields like aeronautics (Georges’s son Pierre Mauboussin got into the airplane engineering business in the late 1920s) and filing patents for many of its inventions.

This modern sensibility drew royal clients from the Middle East and Egypt (Queen Nazli owned several dazzling pieces), as well as Hollywood stars like Marlene Dietrich and Charlie Chaplin. However, its most significant royal relationship was with the stylish maharaja of Indore, Yashwant Rao Holkar II, who designated Mauboussin as his official purveyor in 1933. One of the maison’s legendary pieces for the maharaja is a necklace that uses two of the world’s most beautiful diamonds, the Indore Pears, part of the maharaja’s collection.

In its long history, Mauboussin has found creative and beautiful ways to incorporate the tastes of the time into its luxury jewelry, responding to movements like Cubism as well as crises like the Great Depression when it shifted to more affordable pieces that would be available to a larger audience. (From 1936 to 1953, Mauboussin also partnered with Trabert & Hoeffer to stay afloat following the Wall Street crash.) In the 1990s, the company expanded into perfume and watches. Galeries Lafayette acquired a majority stake in the company in 2019 with the jeweler continuing to showcase a dedication to its French heritage with an international approach to design.

Find a collection of vintage Mauboussin rings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Creator: Mauboussin

Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts

$222,750

Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts

By Mauboussin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A unique 18k white gold Mauboussin multi-gemstone clutch bag. The clutch comprises of princess cabochon cut green tourmalines, sapphires and rubies placed evenly on the and back. There are diamonds set in a pave setting around the top and base of the clutch. Inside the clutch Mauboussin has designed a ladies essential bag including mini perfume bottle, Chanel lipstick, Chanel powder, a mirror, a tortoise shell comb...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mauboussin Vanity Items

Materials

Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...

Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag"

$9,509

W 3.63 in D 0.83 in L 5.08 in

Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag"

By Boucheron

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag" The rectangular case decorated to the front with a pierced design of birds amongst fl...

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1930s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Mauboussin Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

3.19ct Natural Emerald Hair Clip Accessory 14k Yellow Gold

$6,125 / item

3.19ct Natural Emerald Hair Clip Accessory 14k Yellow Gold

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

3.19ct Natural Emerald Hair Clip Accessory 14k Yellow Gold features mixed cut emeralds set over the hair clip making a fine hair accessory. Emerald is believed to enhance communicat...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mauboussin Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Fine French Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Figural Bag

$48,500

Fine French Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Figural Bag

Located in Riverdale, NY

Superb French Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Figural Bag from the 1930's. French 18k gold frame with Art Deco vibrant enamels in black, lime green and faux la...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mauboussin Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Beauty Kit Gold Silver Rubies with Bag and Box

$11,283

W 3.35 in L 5.12 in

BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Beauty Kit Gold Silver Rubies with Bag and Box

By Boucheron

Located in Paris, FR

BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Rectangular beauty kit in 800 thousandths grooved silver, the lid decorated with a pierced plate in 750 thousandths pink gold decorated with chiseled flowers a...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Mauboussin Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Silver

Vintage Mughal Hand embroidered Crafted Clutch Purse Evening Bag And Belt

$799

Vintage Mughal Hand embroidered Crafted Clutch Purse Evening Bag And Belt

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Elevate your evening attire with this beautiful clutch and matching belt , a piece of history that seamlessly combines traditional craftsmanship with timeless style. This exquisite 1...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Artisan Mauboussin Vanity Items

Cartier Vintage Cylindrical Fluted Sterling Silver Accessory Stand #SV925

$750

W 1.75 in D 1.1 in L 2 in

Cartier Vintage Cylindrical Fluted Sterling Silver Accessory Stand #SV925

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Elevate a vanity, desk, dressing room, or luxury jewelry display with this authentic vintage Cartier Cylindrical Fluted Sterling Silver Accessory Stand, crafted in solid SV925 sterli...

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Early 2000s French Modern Mauboussin Vanity Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones

$38,766Sale Price|40% Off

L 6 in

Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones

Located in Miami, FL

Step into the opulent embrace of yesteryears with an antique Art Deco evening bag that resonates with vintage allure. A true relic, this piece seamlessly melds platinum and 14k yello...

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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Mauboussin Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Chanel Dark-Golden Bag Jewelry/Keyring with Enamel, 2010

$1,139

H 4.53 in

Chanel Dark-Golden Bag Jewelry/Keyring with Enamel, 2010

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Dark-golden metal articulated bag jewelry / keyring with enamel. 2010 Fall-Winter Collection under the direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Additional information:...

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2010s French Mauboussin Vanity Items

Massive 9" ISABEL CANOVAS Blue Twin Salamander Hair Pin Hair Stick Accessory

$756

Massive 9" ISABEL CANOVAS Blue Twin Salamander Hair Pin Hair Stick Accessory

By Isabel Canovas

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive 9" ISABEL CANOVAS Blue Twin Salamander Hair Pin Hair Stick Accessory Features: - 100% authentic ISABEL CANOVAS. - Massive blue resin salamander hair slide/hair stick...

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20th Century French Mauboussin Vanity Items

Diamond "Renee" Bag, France

$4,500

Diamond "Renee" Bag, France

Located in Riverdale, NY

Custom made black silk velvet evening purse decorated with script "RENEE" worked in sparkling pave diamonds. Bag is edged in a fine silk satin piping and is lined in satin as well. Snap closure.
Retailed through Henri Beatrix...

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1950s French Vintage Mauboussin Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond

Vintage 80s Multi-Gemstone Cabochon Hand Mirror in Brass - Tiger's Eye Handle #2

$480Sale Price|20% Off

W 2.05 in L 4.53 in

Vintage 80s Multi-Gemstone Cabochon Hand Mirror in Brass - Tiger's Eye Handle #2

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

This ornate hand mirror combines functional beauty with decorative artistry, featuring six vibrant gemstone cabochons arranged in a circular pattern. At the center sits a commanding ...

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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Mauboussin Vanity Items

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Tiger's Eye, Multi-gemst...

Vintage 80s Multi-Gemstone Cabochon Hand Mirror in Brass - Tiger's Eye Handle #1

$480Sale Price|20% Off

W 2.05 in L 4.53 in

Vintage 80s Multi-Gemstone Cabochon Hand Mirror in Brass - Tiger's Eye Handle #1

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

This ornate hand mirror combines functional beauty with decorative artistry, featuring six vibrant gemstone cabochons arranged in a circular pattern. At the center sits a commanding ...

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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Mauboussin Vanity Items

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Tiger's Eye, Multi-gemst...

Mauboussin vanity items for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Mauboussin vanity items available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using white gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Mauboussin jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Mauboussin diamond vanity items, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 1 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.

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