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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.

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Creator: Ottaviani
Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box
Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box

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

"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

Ottaviani Italian Playing Card Box 1970's
Ottaviani Italian Playing Card Box 1970's

Ottaviani Italian Playing Card Box 1970's

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
1970s Ottaviani Italian Design Enamel Silver Wood Box

1970s Ottaviani Italian Design Enamel Silver Wood Box

By Ottaviani

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

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

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

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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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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.