Ottaviani Decorative 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.

Creator: Ottaviani

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

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

"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 Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Ottaviani Italian Playing Card Box 1970's

$770

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 Decorative Boxes

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Silver

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

$1,598

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

By Giovanni Ottaviani, Ottaviani

Located in Miami, FL

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 Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

$1,955

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 Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate, Enamel

Art Nouveau Rectangular Silver Plate Jewelry Box, France

$450

H 3 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Art Nouveau Rectangular Silver Plate Jewelry Box, France

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This French rectangular silver box is heavily decorated in the typical styles of this Art Nouveau period. The box has vintage red velvet interior and the original hardware with a wor...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

1980s Christian Dior Style Modernist Brass and Plexiglass Italian Jewelry Box

$509

H 1.58 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in

1980s Christian Dior Style Modernist Brass and Plexiglass Italian Jewelry Box

By Christian Dior

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An elegant brass and plexiglass designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties, it's in lovely condition. the jewelry box is characterized by use of high-quality materials, geome...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Italian Silver and Enamel Box

$4,554

H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in

Italian Silver and Enamel Box

By Franco Salimbeni

Located in Newark, England

GUILLOCHE ENAMEL AND SILVER GILT From our collectables category, we are delighted to offer this incredible quality Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver and Enamel Box. The Silver and E...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Lane Cedar Box

$275

H 4 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Lane Cedar Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This iconic miniature cedar chest by Lane is a timeless piece of American craftsmanship, originally designed as a "hope chest" salesman sample or a graduation gift. Constructed from ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Pill Box pocket engraved and enamel Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni

$3,211

H 0.79 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Pill Box pocket engraved and enamel Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large square pocket pill box with rounded corners and sides, in 925/1000 sterling silver with very fine hand engraving in baroque style, fire enamell...

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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Swedish Art Deco Pewter Coaster Box by GAB, Playing Card Motif, 1930s

$824

H 2.37 in Dm 4.53 in

Swedish Art Deco Pewter Coaster Box by GAB, Playing Card Motif, 1930s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Stockholm, SE

The cylindrical form features a softly patinated pewter surface, decorated with a stylized burst of playing card suits—spade, heart, diamond, and club—radiating from a gilt roundel. ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Pewter

FORNASETTI Playing Cards Box

$1,200

H 1.54 in W 5.52 in D 4.14 in

FORNASETTI Playing Cards Box

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage poker playing cards box in walnut wood and metal case, it holds two packs of cards / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Length: 5.5 inches / Width: 4 in...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Turtle Hinged Box In Brass, Rosewood and Abalone 1950's

$1,069Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.25 in W 6.45 in D 4.5 in

Mid Century Modern Turtle Hinged Box In Brass, Rosewood and Abalone 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in North Miami, FL

This substantial vintage mid century modern hinged turtle box is a lovely combination of brass, abalone, and rosewood. It is from Mexico from the 50;s and hallmarked on the back Hech...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Round Favor Box with Lid in 925/1000 Sterling Silver Green Enamel Art Nouveau St

$1,290

H 2.29 in Dm 2.68 in

Round Favor Box with Lid in 925/1000 Sterling Silver Green Enamel Art Nouveau St

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round favor box with lid in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of a bouquet of flowers in Art Nouveau style. B...

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1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box

$385

H 1.58 in W 4.45 in D 3.35 in

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Box shaped “heart”playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni

$6,112

H 0.71 in W 3.94 in D 3.75 in

Box shaped “heart”playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Playing card suit-shaped box “heart” in 925/1000 sterling silver with red fired enamel in Art Deco style, early 1900s. With lost hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. Dimensions cm. 9.5 x 10 x...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian Leather Two Deck Card Box, Dark Green with Gold Details, 1970

$175Sale Price|46% Off

H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 4 in

Italian Leather Two Deck Card Box, Dark Green with Gold Details, 1970

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

2-292 Italian leather 2 deck of card box. Genuine dark green or black leather with gold details.

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1970s Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Previously Available Items

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Sterling Silver Lidded Box with bird crane, 1970s

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H 7.87 in W 8.35 in D 6.34 in

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Sterling Silver Lidded Box with bird crane, 1970s

By Ottaviani

Located in Wien, AT

Wonderful Italian Mid-Century Modern box with Sterling silver lid, with a crane figure and partly mirrors. The sterling silver lid 925 is masterfully decorated with an abstract bas...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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H 1.42 in W 4.13 in D 9.35 in

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

By Ottaviani

Located in Miami, FL

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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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ottaviani Mid Century Sterling silver enamel and wood playing card box

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H 2.37 in W 12.8 in D 8.67 in

Ottaviani Mid Century Sterling silver enamel and wood playing card box

By Ottaviani

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid Century Sterling silver enamel and wood playing card box, Italy 1979. Signed Ottaviani, Sterling silver 925 mark. Complete set ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ottaviani Italian Midcentury Enameled Sterling Silver Box with Card Theme

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H 2 in W 7 in D 5 in

Ottaviani Italian Midcentury Enameled Sterling Silver Box with Card Theme

By Ottaviani

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape wood box with partially enameled sterling silver lid with a decorative playing cards theme, made by Ottaviani. The piece was made during ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Shell Decor

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H 3 in W 10.75 in D 5.75 in

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Shell Decor

By Ottaviani

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape wood box with Sterling silver lid with a shell decor, made by Ottaviani. The piece was made during the 1950s a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Crab Figure

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H 3 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Crab Figure

By Ottaviani

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern wood box with sterling silver lid with ornamental crab figure, made by Ottaviani. The piece was made during the 1950s and is...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani

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H 1.38 in W 9.45 in D 4.22 in

Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani

By Ottaviani

Located in Uccle, BE

Rosewood box decorated with a sterling silver and enamel plaque by the Italian silversmith Ottaviani, circa 1960s. Signed with the maker’s signature and “925”. Notes: Ottaviani (1945-contemporary) is a jewelry and silver firm located in the small seaside...

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1960s Italian Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani

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H 1.38 in W 9.45 in D 4.22 in

Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani

By Ottaviani

Located in Uccle, BE

Rosewood box decorated with a sterling silver and enamel plaque by the Italian silversmith Ottaviani, circa 1960s. Signed with the maker’s signature and “925”. Notes: Ottaviani (194...

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1960s Italian Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Four Sterling Silver Italian Enameled Boxes by Ottaviani Priced Individually

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H 1.25 in W 9.38 in D 4.25 in

Four Sterling Silver Italian Enameled Boxes by Ottaviani Priced Individually

By Ottaviani

Located in Stamford, CT

Four sterling silver enameled boxes by Italian silversmith & jeweler Ottaviani. Signed and marked 925 for sterling. Can be purchased individually. Measures: Box 1: 1.25" H x 9.38...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Midcentury Silver and Wood Box with Spider in Web Ottaviani, 1960, Italy

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H 2.37 in W 6.89 in D 4.93 in

Midcentury Silver and Wood Box with Spider in Web Ottaviani, 1960, Italy

By Ottaviani

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful midcentury sterling silver and black tinted wooden box with a spider in his web. Signed by the Italian silversmith Ottaviani, circa 1960. Ottaviani (1945) is a jewelry a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury Enamelled Sterling Silver and Wood Box Ottaviani, 1960

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H 2.56 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Midcentury Enamelled Sterling Silver and Wood Box Ottaviani, 1960

By Ottaviani

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fine Mid-Century Modern box in enameled Sterling silver and wood by the Italian artist Ottaviani, circa 1960. Signed and with hallmark. Ottaviani (1945) is a jewelry and silver firm...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ottaviani Silver and Enamel Rosewood Box with Bird Design, 1950s

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H 1.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.25 in

Ottaviani Silver and Enamel Rosewood Box with Bird Design, 1950s

By Ottaviani

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning enameled silver and rosewood box signed Ottaviani, Italy, circa 1950s. The top of the box features a gorgeous repousseed and hand hammered sterling silver inset plaque wi...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottaviani Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Ottaviani decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Ottaviani decorative 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 decorative boxes, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative 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 decorative boxes by Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, and Gucci. Prices for Ottaviani decorative boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $850 and can go as high as $2,470, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,353.