French Decorative Boxes

An Exceptionally Fine Quality French Napoleon III FRENCH NAPOLEON III Ebony Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. Made by ...

Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III copper box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1880, the ornate ...

Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Biedermeier era with this exquisite lidded box made of overlay glass. This piece stands out due to its masterful ...

This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to deli...

Round wooden box, France, 1970s. This elegant round wooden box is distinguished by its clean lines and remarkable veneer with intricate grain, offering a rich, natural look in shade...

1930s oak box covered with veneer and decorated with an enameled scene depicting black antelopes in green and turquoise foliage, by Gaston Bigard (1883-1962), signed Bigard.

French Bronze and Crystal Shell-Shaped Box, circa 1860

This antique crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. An early 1900s French production, this piece transitions from modern to classic interiors seamlessly with its soph...

A Japanese-Style Ceramic box by Christine Fabre 1990's Inspired by traditional Japanese art. High-quality work with great attention to detail. Made in raku and rope. Bearing the ...

Middle Eastern Egyptian-style (Probably French Late 19th Century) oval dark bronze box with classical figures in relief and top with a scarab and 2 stones

This 19th century painters box has centuries of patina. Layers and layers of paintresidues, scratches and handling has transformed this utilitary item to ...

This antique crystal box is a true gem. The cut crystal is mesmerizing, due to its hand-chiseled facets that catch the light reflecting it in a t...

Beautiful hand painted box decorated with flowers and leaves in red and yellow on black base. Very good condition, signed on the top. France, circa 1890.  

Amour roi de ton coeur (Love King of Your Heart) by Line Vautrin , Silver Bronze Box. Silver-plated bronze box with a lid enhanced with a decoration representing a two-tone wheel, th...

A truly luxurious find, I have only ever seen these before in silver plate, this one in sterling silver with the "Minerva" mark (corresponding to 950/1000 for French silver). The ...

A charming and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box. This attractive ruby red glass lidded box is raised on its hand blown glass base with rounded c...

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

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...

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

This antique leather box with nailheads is not only a beautiful decorative item but also a functional piece of history. It could have been used for a variety of purposes, such as sto...

Incredible wood box.   

This stunning Art Deco, lidded box was hand-crafted in France in the 1930s. The lid is ornate with bone marquetry. The design is very modernist, using bovine bone slices to create a ...

A French wooden box from the 1950s, originally intended for storing tobacco. Rectangular in shape, it is distinguished by its clean, functional lines, typical of mid-20th-century utilitarian objects. The wood has a beautiful antique patina, with warm, deep tones that highlight the natural grain. The decoration is accentuated by a geometric pattern inlaid on the lid and front, adding a subtle graphic touch. Authentic and elegant, this "Tobacco" box is now ideal as a decorative object, storage box, or desk accessory, fitting perfectly into a vintage, mid-century, or classic interior. Key Features: Wooden tobacco...

Beautiful ovoid-shaped covered vase in patinated bronze with golden highlights, with rich rotating decoration in relief. The lid, symbolizing Night, is decorated with a turtle, a moon, a dragon flying among the clouds ; and the belly, symbolizing the Day, is decorated with a rising sun, mountainous landscapes, and cherry tree branches. The whole, topped with a flamed seed, is supported by three African-type atlantes dressed in a loincloth. Historical and artistic context This work of art combines elements of Japonism and Orientalism, two important movements representative of the taste of the time for exoticism. Indeed, this taste for Chinoiserie was revived at the end of the 19th century following the Franco-English military campaign against the imperial army in China in 1860. Napoleon III’s French troops bring back part of the treasure from the Summer Palace, constituting in 1863 the famous Chinese Museum of Empress Eugénie at the Palace of Fontainebleau. First in painting, the movement quickly spread to decorative arts and furniture. This craze for the Far East is encouraged in France by the diffusion of Chinese ornamental works renewing the interior decoration of the luxurious Parisian residences of a clientele eager for something new. It was also under the Second Empire that the Orientalists were propelled to the forefront. Emperor Napoleon III, aristocrats as well as wealthy bourgeois in search of exoticism fill the order books of the most renowned artists. It is then not the predominantly academic style of the Orientalists that counts but above all the exoticism that they show to a fascinated public. Biography Alphonse Giroux and Company, famous curiosity and luxury goods shop was situated in Paris, at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The company was founded by Francois-Simon-Alphonse and continued in 1838 by his two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1810-1886) and André (1801-1879). The father became a close associate of the royal family and specialized in the manufacture of refined items for gifts. Kings Louis XVIII and then Charles X were both supplied with gifts for « The Children of France » by Giroux. Making progressively small furniture, they were mentionned for the first time in 1837 in the class « cabinet...

1970s Decorative Box Lucite and chrome decorative box. Italy, circa 1970 W. 17,5 cm, D. 10,8 cm, H.4,5 cm

This antique French safe was crafted circa 1880 in the Champagne-Ardenne region by Bauche, renowned for their patented “Système Incombustible” fireproof designs. Weighing 78 pounds, ...

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...

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 ...

Marius-Ernest Sabino, the sculptor who became a master glassmaker of Art Deco The year is 1878, Marius-Ernest Sabino was born in Sicily, in the town of Acierale (Italy). In 1882, his...

Primavera France, 1920s–1930s This ceramic piece was produced by Primavera, the renowned design atelier created by the Parisian department store Printemps in the early 20th century....

Daum Nancy enameled glass box, circa 1910 inscribed in gilt, "Daum Nancy" with the Croix de Lorraine.

A large casket with cut crystal and gilt bronze mountings. The crystal is blown and cut in "bamboo" or large ribbed cut. The exceptional mounting presents a finely chiselled decorati...

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.

Rare large ceramic Art deco fluted round box by Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy made around 1930. This beautiful box features a colourful...

This elegant 1930s box, crafted in straw marquetry, is attributed to Jean-Michel Frank, one of the most influential French designers of the interwar period. Known for his minimalist ...

Chessboard Classic Wood Edition by Meubles Thouret. Numbered and signed by the artists. Delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity. Dimensions: W 48 x D 48 x H 5 cm. Materials: Rar...

19th century French red aventurine top silver box.

Early 20th Century Thuya Burl Wooden Lidded Box A beautifully turned lidded box crafted from richly figured thuya burl, dating to the early 20th century. Celebrated for its extraord...

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 ...

This 19th century French inlaid glove box is a finely crafted example of elegant personal storage from the period. Rectangular in form, the box features warm-toned wood accented by s...

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,...

The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Limoges Stamped Porcelain and Bronze Jewelry Holder / Pill Box. Outs...

Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket ashtray French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “Limog...

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 ...

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...

Delicate rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves. The box is mounted in gilt bronze and intricately sculpted with interlacing, garlands and baskets of flower...

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...

Vintage Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps double dove in yellow box. Rare, Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps glass perfume bottle in box . Circa: 1950s The p...

19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar.

Nice French Art Deco decorative box from the 1940s in the taste of Paul Dupré-Lafon's work. It is covered with parchment (velin) and red-tinted kid leather on the handles and corners...

A set of three French cigar boxes from the 1960s, crafted from wood, illustrating the craftsmanship and understated aesthetic of mid-20th-century tableware and storage solutions. Eac...

Antique French Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Box, Circa 1890.

This 19th century French inlaid glove box is an elegant example of refined personal storage, crafted with both functionality and restraint. The rectangular form is accented by subtle...

Antique Porcelain Cherub Box with Relief Lid, c. Late 19th Century Dimensions: 20 × 5.5 × 3 cm A finely molded porcelain trinket or presentation box, featur...

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...

A French 19th century travelling classic case box for the personal items of the aristocracy ensuring that toiletries and other beauty essentials stay organized and secure. A stunnin...

The Following Item were offering is a Rare Beautiful 19th Century Antique Hand Cut Hinged Lidded French Crystal Box!!! Beautifully Hand cut in Spectacular Diamond Pattern and Bronze ...

Designed by the prestigious Parisian house Maison Mercier Frères and crafted in France circa 1970, this striking lidded box epitomizes refined modernist design. The piece enhances a ...

Sandoz Art Deco Porcelain Box Origin: France, Circa 1920 Porcelain box Fox or cat sculpture Green and white Created and hand-painted by Marcel Sandoz M...

A fabulous French Louis XVI style Sevres Porcelain cobalt blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form jewel box and cover, Signed by the Artist. Of cartouche form with bombay shaped...