French Decorative Boxes

. Decorate a vanity, dresser, or tabletop with this elegant antique porcelain jewelry box. Crafted in France circa 1920, the shaped recta...

A hand-painted majolica lidded jar / box or tureen in the shape of a pheasant hen sitting on a basket, made by Sarreguemines around 1900. This beau...

Yves Marian. 2/6 Realised circa 1970 Signed at the base original perfect condition 20th century design light grey egg ceramic decorative or jewelry box Height 14 cm Large 10 cm

Measures : Ø 41 - H: 52cm This magnificent iron barrel has acquired a unique patina over the years, giving it warmth and character. A fantastic piece for any interior. Undeniable vi...

Bernard Buffat - La grande aux potiers Unique handmade ceramic box Large blue and colored decorative ceramic box signed by Bernard Buffat Reali...

Geometric angular design. Cork interior. Three bronze four sided pyramids attached. Unsigned and 'attributed to'. Provenance: Liz O'Brien NYC c.2000.

Octagonal box in Lucite, wicker and wood with a brass knob in Christian Dior style. Made in France in the 1970s.

La Borne Unique handmade stoneware ceramic pottery decorative or jewelry box Signed under the base Original perfect condition Height 13 cm Large 11 cm

In the style of Maria Pergay. Bi color, black and white enamel "cloisonné" decorative box made of bronze. The alloy carries a strong portion of copper which give the box a warm and ...

A very pretty French Napoleon III period brass inlaid rosewood and kingwood lap desk of fine quality. This portable writing desk is centered by a beautifully painted landscape scene....

French Majolica elephant money bank Saint Clement, Circa 1930.

Wonderful to find a top-notch, highly decorative and most unusual desk set, French in origin dating to around 1860. Made from nutty coloured burl Walnut, all three pieces are mounted with the most wonderful polished brass mounts all inset with fabulous hand painted porcelain plaques. Our restorer had to remove all the mounts to professionally clean and on doing so found the name of the figure depicted on the plaques, "Ninon De Lenclos" a French Author, Courtesan, Freethinker and Patron of the Arts. The set is made up of a Stationery box with brass swing handles each side; the box complete with a working tasselled key. The box opens to reveal the wonderful original gilded leather lining with the original paper lining the sides of the dividers. The lock and hinges are beautifully engraved, a true sign of quality. The next piece is a hefty large oval Walnut Inkstand with a large glass inkwell...

Modern silver-plated apple-shaped decorative box Christofle, France, 1970s Silver-plated brass Marked on the base. H 13 cm - 12 cm diam. Conditions: very good, small dent near t...

This finely carved French flour box dates from the early twentieth century and reflects the work of a highly skilled cabinetmaker-sculptor. Entirely h...

Steen Kepp - La Borne Realised circa 1975-1980 Large brown stoneware ceramic box. Jewelry or decorative box Signed under the base Original perfect condition Measure...

An Exotic Cargo: A French Majolica Camel-Form Lidded Box, St. Amand, Circa 1870 This charming French majolica lidded box is a delightful example of the imaginative and naturalistic forms that characterized 19th-century majolica production. Crafted by the St. Amand pottery in circa 1870, the piece is a sculptural rendering of a seated camel, a subject that would have appealed to the era's fascination with exoticism and global trade. The camel is naturalistically colored and rests on a raised, mottled green ground, suggesting a desert landscape. The lid of the box is formed by the camel's loaded pack, which is meticulously detailed with a variety of goods. This top section is removable, revealing a square, hollow interior in a contrasting light blue glaze—a small, hidden surprise. The impressed mark "St Ad" on the base confirms its origin from the Saint-Amand-les-Eaux pottery. This pottery, which was active from the 17th century to 1920, was renowned for its high-quality, brightly colored tin-glazed earthenware, a technique known as faience in France. St. Amand's work, often featuring rich glazes and creative forms, was widely exported and highly sought after for both tableware and decorative objects. Majolica, with its vibrant glazes and playful designs, saw a resurgence in popularity in the mid-19th century, particularly in England and France. This camel-form box is a perfect example of how the pottery of this period moved beyond purely functional forms to create whimsical and narrative pieces. It reflects a world increasingly connected by trade and travel, where images of distant lands and their inhabitants entered the domestic sphere. This piece, from a private New York collection and with a provenance tracing to Jesse Davis Antiques...

Pierre Digan, circa 1960 Elegant black and brown stoneware ceramic tureen or decorative box Original perfect condition Signed at the base Measures: Height 22cm, large ...

Scent box crafted from rosewood veneer and engraved brass trim; the top of the lid features acheckerboard inlay. Luxurious interior with compartments housing three Baccarat crystal ...

French trompe L'oeil pate tureen Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900, Pate en croute.

Majolica Onnaing Hot Air Balloon Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.

Beautiful vintage piggy bank in the shape of a seated dog, crafted in silver-plated metal during the 1930s. Its Art Deco design and expressive character make it both a decorative obj...

Set of 4 antique tea utensils from France. Made of tin.

Pewter trinket box by Van Haelen Paris c.1970s. The box features a hinged lid with a wood interior. The lid has a striking bezel set turquoise stone...

19th century French Provincial wooden candle or salt box with slide lid. Slide top has beautifully carved floral motif. Box can be standing or hanging (Has twine hanger on affixed to...

Walnut lidded box with a brass inlay in the shape of a dolphin 8x2.5x1-3/4

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 ...

Very pretty, Limoges porcelain double thimble shaped trinket box is handmade with a white background and features pretty multi-colored flowers surrounding each side of the double thi...

Christine - 1982. Large floor stoneware ceramic box. Red ceramic glazes colors. Signed under the base. Measures: height 50 cm Large 32 cm.

This exceptional Provençal fariniero, originating from the Arles or Nîmes region, is a finely carved example of southern French folk craftsmanship from the end of the 18th century. E...

An early 19th century hand painted Normandy Marriage Box, beautiful original paint and time worn patina, stunning colour. Width 48cm, Height 26cm, Depth 29.5cm Inner Depth (not i...

Having a rectangular top with a molded edge and a line carved detail the center with a coin slot, the conforming case with steel reinforcement straps and a decorative steel escutcheo...

Large Majolica Pate Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.

A silvered bronze Poudrier "Le loup et le renard" (The wolf and the fox). by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The square box features a relief cast of two s...

A rare metal box called "Holopherne" in silvered cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Made in 1946-47, this is a relatively scarce piece with the design moti...

Jean Grison Original and decorative ceramic box Signed under the base, realized circa 2000 Elegant orange and black ceramic colors effects Original good condition Meas...

La grande aux potiers Elegant and decorative midcentury ceramic box. Beautiful light brown ceramic color. Mid-20th century design realized circa 1975 Signed under the bas...

Jean Grison Elegant and delicate decorative ceramic box by the French artist. Many ceramic colors effects. Signed under the base, circa 2000. Original good conditions. ...

This is a French bronze metal square hinged lidded box. It depicts a lid decorated with an 19th century country relief scene of a romantic couple. The gentleman is hugging a lady whi...

Antique French Majolica yellow duck money bank, circa 1900.

A Set of 3 antique tin cans from France, 1920 s / 1930s.

Small jewelry or vanity box as found in French market. This 19th Century pill box has a silver plated lid and features a ribbon band decoration. Wonderful patina and certainly will c...

A Sèvres porcelain case, gilt brass mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. An important Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period, gilt brass mounting. Dimensio...

Silver - Austria-Hungary silver box - 19th century. 19th-century Austria-Hungary; in silver with profuse decoration inspired by the Crimean War; in which Russia lost to an alliance o...

Antique French Napoleon III box with inlaid bronze decor, polished black color surface and red velour textile inside. Includes key. After the r...

Art Deco Chrome Streamlined Car Trinket Box 1930s Brass casting Good Art deco Streamlined shaped car Chrome Plated Hinged top trinket box/desk tidy Enamel badge on top Reads WESTON.S...

Gold and Enamel Étui Circa 1790 This rare and enchanting French enameled étui is a jewel of 18th-century craftsmanship. Fashioned in yellow gold, it is lavishly adorned with delicat...

Stylish perforated metal, brass and glass mategot style cosmetic lidded tin, 1950s

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Jewel box or empty pocket, with its matching lid, made by the famous Paul Fouillen in Quimper. This piece is a magnificent testimony of the Neo Breton Art Deco style. Unlike classi...

French Opaline enamelled glass vanity box, late 19th century. Delicate floral design on black glass with bronze trim.

Set of 3 antique tin cans with shoe polish by Cygne noir.

Wonderful messenger box from the Louis XIV period, late 17th early 18th century. This pretty box is made of leather-wrapped wood decorated with copper nails forming scrolls and flowe...

Beautiful ceramic box with green and white coloring by Longchamp. Marked "Longchamp France" on underside. Great stash box and tabletop object.

A beautiful octagonal box acquired in France. The box, similar to Baccarat, glistens in the light and is. compliment to the dressing table, or vanity. The perfect piece for small and special jewelry items, or for knick / knacks Also works on a desk or work station for office supplies. We have found the price guidance...

Rare Louis XIV period messenger box, Late 17th Early 18th century, in wood sheathed in black-tinted leather with a radiant sun motif. This solar decoration is certainly a reference t...

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...

French Victorian bronze and glass bottom box on four legs with small gallery top and round miniature of lady

French antique bronze mounted and painted sevres style cobalt blue accessory box France, circa 1890 Decorated with a figurative scene de...

This is a Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Shaped Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted white. The top of the hinged lid is adorned with several branches of colorful flowers around...

French exotic wood tobacco pot made circa 1960-1970. This type of jar was used to keep tobacco in a summer of ideal humidification. This explains the presence of the small plastic bo...