French Decorative Boxes

A 19th century erotical secret box. Extremely rare erotic sculpture from the 19th century, most probably created in France, circa 1870. This is a sculptural box depicting a woman sitting on a woven wood basket. The sculpture represents a small discrete treasure chest to keep jewels. It was masterfully crafted from pieces of cream and brown wood carvings and is fitted with a screwable part to reveal the interior. This is an outstanding object, unobtainable on the antique market and of high collecting. Other examples of these enigmatic boxes produced in the 19th Century. Gilded and patinated bronze, made in France during the 3rd Empire. Ca 1870 Weight: 192.2 Grams, (123.20 Dwt). Measurements: 150 mm by 63.5 mm by 89 mm (5.91 x 2.5 x 3.5 Inches). Condition: The overall condition of this sculpture is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to any part. This erotic box...

Charming French Belle Époque jewelry box with thick beveled glass and Automne medallion. Some antique objects immediately reveal how much attention once went into even the smallest ...

Beautiful French midcentury silvered decorative box produced by Crevillen Paris in the early 1970s. This jewellery box features a beautiful enameled blue ceramic top depicting a woma...

Vintage Limoges hand painted porcelain yellow floral egg trinket box, France. Midcentury. Marked.

Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a mirror and sewing utensils made of bone and brass, as...

Late 17th Century box covered in leather. With decorative metal crowns the symbol of a Count in France. Circa 1680.

Gilt bronze and onyx jewelry box. France, late 19th century. It has silk inside.

R & Y Augousti Paris France snakeskin decorative table box. Beige in color. Overall excellent condition. Age appropriate wear. Box measures approximately 5 5/8" in length, 5 5/8" ...

Exceedingly Rare and Fine French enamel covered bombiniere signed by Gamet for A La Marquise de Sevigne (finest Paris Chocolatier). Signed "Gamet" on top lid. Commissioned for "A ...

A Wonderful French Silver & Etched 7 Faceted Cut Crystal Vanity Box & Dresser Scent Bottles Boudoir Set All Items With Minor Chips From Use And Age...

A rare cast gilt bronze box "Pinocchio" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The elongated lidded box depicts a silouette portrait of the famous boy. The interior...

The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Limoges Style Baby Boy Porcelain and Bronze Jewelry Holder / Pill Bo...

1960's French Soda Fountain Crates - Large. Practical original soda fountain crates made from pitch pine. Brilliantly practical with internal divisions. . Listing is for one crate....

Introducing our Art Deco Cosmetic Box, a stunning piece of beauty storage that effortlessly blends pastel elegance with the architectural charm of 1...

An 18th century French Provencal fariniere beautifully carved and constructed. A sliding front panel features two carved fish. The box is dovetailed with a false bottom drawer. Lovel...

Extremely rare and eye catching antique French glass dome, from around 1900 and made of mouth-blown glass. The dome-shaped beautiful glass i...

This exquisite porcelain box is a rare testament to the masterful artistry of Paul Milet for Sèvres, a celebrated collaboration from the early 20th century. Embodying the rich, lustr...

Hand-painted wooden tissue box with geometric and floral decoration, France, 1950s. An elegant wooden tissue box, hand-decorated with geometric and floral motifs inspired by oriental decorative arts. Crafted in ivory, gold, and red tones, it features meticulous decoration covering the lid and sides, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. The central, beveled opening blends harmoniously into the decorative composition, lending the box a refined look. Both practical and decorative, this box makes a beautiful accessory for a bathroom, bedroom, or living room, adding a touch of vintage exoticism to any interior. A charming decorative piece, representative of the 1950s taste for oriental inspiration and handcrafted objects. Style : Orientalist Decorative Art Hand-Painted Craft 1950s Vintage Geometric Design Key Features : Tissue Box Wooden Structure Hand-Painted Decoration Geometric and Floral Motifs Ivory, Gold, and Red Colors Handcrafted Decorative and Functional Object France, 1950s Keywords : wooden tissue box, hand-painted tissue box, decorative tissue holder, vintage tissue box...

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 ...

Cards box designed by Strauss-Allard & Meyer. Exceptional art deco rectangular case, created in Paris France at the jewelry workshop atelier of Strauss Allard et Meyer, back in the 1925-1926. This piece has been carefully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with gilt interiors. It is decorated with applications on both sides of vivid red-orange lacquer. This beautiful box was made with cushioned edges and is fitted with an six barrel tension hinge, a push lock and a barrier to storage cards. It is in mint condition with no trace of use or wear and can be easily used as a luxury presentation cards-box. Weight: 65.30 Grams, (41.86 Dwt). Measurements: 55 mm by 68 mm by 9.5 mm (2.16 x 2.68 by 0.39 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the Parisian maker's mark SAM associated to Strauss Allard & Meyer, the French national mark for the assay of the .925 silver and the serial numbers 12731. Strauss Allard Meyer Maker’s Mark Strauss-Allard et Meyer Strauss, Allard et Meyer, in Place des Vosges, were one of the most successful of the Parisian Art Deco workshops, specializing in luxury vanity cases and boxes, many of which were in the 'chinoiserie style', The offices were located at 25 of the rue Taitbout. The workshop at the 19 of rue Louis-le-Grand & later in 11 place des Vosges, Paris France. Their specialty was Boxes, paper-cutters, lighters and Ojects de Vertu. In 1909 Jean Gustave Maurice Allard & Emile Meyer...

The HERCULES SCARAB box is a best seller at Ginger Brown. This piece is made in lost wax cast brass with a bronze patina. The brass lid is covered in shagr...

This delightful porcelain and enamel box perfectly exemplifies the esteemed French Limoges tradition. It features a meticulously hand-applied pink and blue floral scene against a bro...

Worn stew marquetry box by Jean Michel Frank. Interior is lined with cork, the straw is woven in marquetry pattern and the knob for access to the interior is a solid brass ball. The ...

This rare French Art Deco porcelain candy box was created in 1921 by the celebrated sculptor Édouard Marcel Sandoz in collaboration with the prestigious Théodore Haviland porcelain m...

A large bonze box (based on the size, it is likely a card case) by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The box features an interesting design i...

A French decorative box made of solid wood, dating from the 1950s, adorned with carved and painted panels depicting traditional figures (female and male portraits in regional costume...

A Louis XVI kingwood small chest with brass mounts. Opens to a metal lined interior and two velvet working lower drawers. Circa 1700, France.

Gold Étui in Original Case Jacques Martin Petitjean Circa 1777 Expertly engraved entirely of yellow gold, this remarkably rare Louis XVI-era étui is a work of art. Resplendent colum...

This vintage French Limoges porcelain box was designed by American artist Fleur Cowles in 1975 as part of the Jardin de Fleurs collection produced by Raynaud Limoges for Denby Ltd. T...

This unique and original work of art was sculpted by Michel Kiriliuk. Born in France and self-taught, this sculptor, interior designer, and painter describes himself as an ultra-baro...

Pair of wooden boxes with decorative marquetry, France, 1970s. Set of two rectangular wooden boxes, each featuring an inlaid design on the lid. The first is adorned with a stylized ...

French Victorian round shaped bronze dore box with festoon design and lady portrait in center.  

A charming antique French faience Henriot Quimper hand painted rectangular lidded trinket box, circa 1930. Maker's mark on underside of lid and on base. The lid of this box features ...

Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon III period, 19th century Contact us before ordering ...

Paul Sormani marquetry token box, 19th century. Precious wood and bone marquetry token box, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Dimensions : H: 10cm, W: 36cm, D: 26cm Contact us be...

Antique French dore bronze 2nd Empire stamps box, Napoleon III Era, circa 1850s.

The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Limoges Egg Stamped Porcelain and Bronze ...

Almeric Walter and Henri Berge pate de verre covered box. Design depicts leaves, flowers and salamanders. The cover signed with makers' initials, and full signatures on the base.

Box "Trois Paons" (Peacocks) made in clear and frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1919. Molded signature on lid. Perfect condition.  diameter: 7 cm Félix Marcilhac,...

Wooden box with geometric decoration, a decorative piece from the 1980s with a warm, graphic design. Made of wood, this box is distinguished by its lid adorned with a repeating geom...

1950's Stitched leather boxe by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Good original vintage condition

A Superb Example of a French Well Figured Wooden Jewellery Casket of very fine quality of rectangular form, featuring seldom seen applied hand painted Sevres Style Porcleain panels d...

Here is a rare and elegant case, typical of the period. This superb piece is made of vermeil (gilt silver) with a shagreen lining. It features a mechanical click closure that opens a...

Made in France in the nineteenth century, this rectangular trunk is covered in patinated leather and decorated with rich ornament and brass studs. Trunks of this kind were used for t...

Rattan, Wood and Straw Decorative Box - Braided Colored Fibers - France 1970s Nice vintage decorative box, made of braided rattan and straw, with wooden sides and details. Colored s...

Elegant French Art Deco silver box by Hermès Paris, featuring a refined geometric engine-turned pattern on the lid and a raised “H” monogram characteristic of the house. The piece re...

Art Nouveau Gilt Metal Chest with Portrait Medallions, circa 1900 A decorative gilt metal chest from around 1900, of French origin. Its rectangular shape is decorated with relief or...

Bronze, crystal and bakelite vanity case. France, circa 1940.

Description: Wooden case with a twelve-piece set for sewing and toilette in gold, perfume bottles with funnels and a jewelry box inside, reign of Charles X. Metal: Gold Origin: Frenc...

Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket small tray French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcelain D'...

Antique Tin Box with Art Deco Design, France, early 20th century.

A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual item, the tortoiseshell in very good condition.

French Faience Tea Canister Flowers signed Emile Tessier Malicorne Circa 1930. Painting of tulips and roses Height / 6.8 inches.  

Sevres Style Pink Bombe Watteau Motif Ormolu Mounted Table Box Artist Signed J. Perrot France, circa 1890 An exquisite Sevres-style pink bombe Watteau motif ormolu-mounted table box...

Incredible wood box.   

French Bronze and Crystal Shell-Shaped Box, circa 1860

Decorative round leather box featuring an embossed geometric motif on the lid and a rich dark brown patina acquired over time. The textured leather surface and handcrafted detailing ...

Very nice Louis XV style Provençal walnut salt box dating from the end of the 19th century. Top tray that lifts and small drawer at the bottom. Artisanal work. Good condition.

Set of Elegant vintage Limoges box and two plates. Marked on base as “Jammet Seignolles Souvenir de mon voyage á Lourdes”. -Memories of my trip ...

1950's Stitched leather and pearwood boxe By Jacques Adnet