John Rosselli Vintage Eggshell Lacquer Apple Box or Caddy Style of Jean Dunand

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John Rosselli Vintage Eggshell Lacquer Apple Box or Caddy Style of Jean Dunand

About the Item

A vintage eggshell lacquer apple form trinket box or caddy retailed by John Rosselli. This beautiful vintage lidded apple form box is in the style of Jean Dunand (1877–1942). From the John Rosselli website, "Over sixty years ago, John Rosselli opened his first antique shop in New York City. He quickly created a destination for interior designers and architects who came to rely on John’s sophisticated eye and the shop’s ever-changing inventory of antiques and furnishings. In 1960s John and his long time associate Furlow Gatewood began creating reproductions of antique accessories, lighting, and occasional furniture. Painted finishes, exacting detail, and the ability to customize quickly established the workroom in Harlem as an essential resource for the interior design community. By 1985 John’s nephew Jonathan Gargiulo joined the company and shortly after opened the John Rosselli & Associates showroom in New York’s D&D Building. At this time, the business expanded to include additional lines of furniture and lighting, as well as fabrics and wallcoverings. In addition to providing a full-service showroom with the finest products, each sales representative strives to provide attentive customer service with a personalized response to each client. By the advent of the 2000s, three additional showrooms opened in Washington DC, Dania Beach, FL, and Chicago and the business began focusing on new boutique collections of textiles and wallcoverings. Each showroom has become a popular destination for designers who appreciate John Rosselli’s timeless sense of style and lifelong commitment to quality. Today, John Rosselli & Associates continues its traditions of bringing new and exciting products to market and maintaining a distinguished team able to accommodate your design needs." Jean Dunand was a Swiss and French painter, sculptor, metal craftsman and interior designer during the Art Deco period. He was particularly known for his lacquered screens and other art objects. From the Christie's website, "Dunand was the first to introduce the use of crushed eggshell as a decorative element, and it soon became a signature specialty of his workshop. The process entailed delicately transferring individual pieces of broken eggshell onto lacquer into bold, geometric, inlaid motifs. While the background lacquer was often black for the most striking visual effect, additional layers of clear lacquer helped protect the designs. His objects, whether vases or tabletops, combining coquille d’oeuf and lacquer became so popular, Dunand maintained a chicken coop in the courtyard of his workshop to help meet the demand."

Creator:
John Rosselli (Retailer)
Dimensions:
Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Diameter: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Eggshell,Lacquer,Wood
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1980's
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. A piece of the stem has been lost to time.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7240236158162