With a history spanning more than 400 years, Mellerio is officially the oldest jewelry house in France. Known for their timeless and exquisite bracelets, rings, brooches and other pieces, Mellerio has counted the likes of Queen Victoria, Marie-Antoinette, Marie de' Medici and other historically important figures as clients.
Mellerio’s story began in 1613 with members of the Mellerio family — descendants of Italian immigrants — who worked as goldsmiths in Paris. During the late 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) sold his jewelry and trinkets in town fairs and near royal residences around France. Outside of the Palace of Versailles, his finely crafted jewelry caught the eye of Marie-Antoinette, who reportedly bought a bracelet featuring seven cameos surrounded by rubies.
Marie-Antoinette’s patronage helped broaden Mellerio’s reach as a jeweler for many French nobles and aristocrats, and, in 1796, he opened a store at 20 Rue Vivienne in Paris. In 1800, the business relocated to the Rue du Coq St. Honoré near the Tuileries Palace and, in 1832, moved again to 9 Rue de la Paix.
Today, Mellerio is owned and operated by the 15th generation of the Mellerio family. From their workshop above their historic boutique at 9 Rue de la Paix, they specialize in creating jewelry in styles such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco that is set with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and more.
Among Mellerio’s most coveted pieces are its decorative boxes and cases, gold and silver-gilt figurines and sculptures, dazzling bands and engagement rings. Their fine jewelry collection also features an impeccable array of bracelets, necklaces, earrings and a range of watches.
Throughout Mellerio’s illustrious history, the house has participated in numerous exhibitions, including the World Exhibitions in London in 1862, Paris in 1867, Vienna in 1873 and again in Paris in 1878 and 1900. Mellerio exhibited at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in 1925, which brought Art Deco to a global stage, and the New York World’s Fair in 1939.
Mellerio dits Meller continues its long-standing legacy as one of the world’s finest jewelers, attracting royalty, celebrities and discerning collectors of luxury adornments.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of antique and vintage Mellerio jewelry and objets d’art and vertu.
Modernist lucite and silver-plate set of boxes, Mellerio Paris, France 1970s
By Mellerio
Located in Firenze, IT
Modernist lucite and silver-plate set of boxes Mellerio Paris, France 1970s silver-plated metal, lucite Marked underside: "Mellerio - A. Paris" H 19.5 cm - 15.5 cm diam H 10 cm ...
Silver Plate
Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Decorative Box, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian rectangular box featuring a richly patterned tortoiseshell-effect Lucite lid framed in polished brass. Its clean geometric form and warm amber tones make it a sophist...
Lucite
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...
Silver
Leather Box with "H" Hardware by Hermès Paris, France, ca. 1970s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Leather Box with "H" Hardware by Hermès Paris, France, ca. 1970s A sophisticated leather box made by Hermès Paris, France, circa 1970s. The piece features a restrained and timeless ...
Bronze
Lucite and Silver Plate Large Modernist Box, circa 1970
By Studio Italia Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking modernist box evokes the sophisticated artistry of renowned Italian designers such as Tommaso Barbi, Gabriella Crespi, or Willy Rizzo. The rare piece was crafted in Ita...
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of Three Macassar Ebony and Lucite Jewelry Boxes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three Macassar Ebony and Lucite jewelry boxes. Measures: Large box 9"by 9" by 3.75". Medium 7" by 7" by 3.25". Small 5" by 5" by 3.25".
Lucite, Macassar
1970s Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s Decorative Box Lucite and chrome decorative box. Italy, circa 1970 W. 17,5 cm, D. 10,8 cm, H.4,5 cm
Chrome
Metal and Bakelite Box, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Elegant French decorative box combining a textured gold-tone metal exterior with warm tortoiseshell-effect Bakelite side panels. The lid is accented by a refined ornamental clasp, ad...
Metal
Lucite and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century decorative jewelry box made in a beautiful combination of chrome and clear lucite. This elegant round box was made in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condit...
Chrome
Gabriella Crespi Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Rome, IT
Rare box in lucite and chrome in the shape of a rhombus signed by the Italian designer Gabriella Crespi as shown in photos. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Conditions are good consid...
Metal, Chrome
Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Box with Quartz Stone Decor, circa 1970
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful, modernist silver plate decorative box was crafted in France for the renowned Christian Dior House as part of the Interior Collection. The piece features an elegant, m...
Stone, Quartz, Metal, Silver Plate
Altuglas Box, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Elegant French storage box crafted in clear Altuglas (acrylic) with a smoked brown central section, embodying the clean geometric lines of the 1970s. Its minimalist design and transp...
Altuglas
Set of 4 Italian Yellow Siena Marble 1970s Bowls and Boxes
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This set consists of 4 pieces made of yellow marble (I think it is the so-called "Giallo Siena"): 1 bowl, 1 soap dish, 2 boxes. All the pieces are in excellent condition: the soap ...
Siena Marble
Debladis Paris Modernist Silver Plate and Lucite Box, circa 1960
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning lidded box, designed by French silversmith Debladis Paris, exudes sophistication and elegance. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1960. Its sleek, rounded s...
Metal, Silver Plate
Modernist Geometric Acrylic Lucite Box, Italy circa 1970
By TMS
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning geometric Lucite decorative trinket-lidded box, made in the 1960s, features a modernist shape with an incredible carved prismatic design. The box is made of crystal-cle...
Lucite, Plexiglass, Acrylic
$1,100
H 3.75 in W 11 in D 3.57 in
Modernist Decorative Box by Debladis Paris, Silver Plate and Lucite
By Atelier Moderne d’Orfèvrerie.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning decorative box, designed by French silversmith Debladis Paris, exudes sophistication and elegance. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1960. Its sleek, long ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Mellerio Paris Silver Plate and Lucite Round Box, 1970s
By Mellerio
Located in Atlanta, GA
The decorative box by Mellerio Paris was designed in the 1970s. Large round shape with silverplate base and extra thick lid in crystal clear Lucite. Silverplate X-shape divider inser...
Metal, Silver Plate
Sold
H 2.56 in Dm 7.29 in
Silver Plate and Lucite Round Decorative Box by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1970s
By Mellerio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare decorative box by Mellerio Paris, circa 1970s. Large round shape with silver plate base and extra thick lid in crystal clear Lucite. Silver plate X divider insert. Marked unders...
Silver Plate