French Decorative Boxes

French 19th c Wood and Paper Covered Painted Box With A Neoclassical, Palladian Style, Building Diorama Under the Glass Top. The 3D scene is of a Classical building with wild game...

Sevres style hand painted porcelain dresser box with hand applied ormolu mounts and feet. Wonderful condition.

An elegant round wooden box dating from the 1970s, characterized by a superb veneer with intricate and contrasting grain. The natural wood grain, in warm shades of brown and amber, c...

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'...

A scarce very fine quality Napoleon III Period (1852-1870) gilt bronze ormolu mounted inlaid glove box by important Parisian ébéniste Paul Sormani (1817-1877) Exquisitely hand-cra...

A captivating trio of industrial relics from the golden age of French textile manufacturing. Produced for the legendary Esquermes factory founded by Alfred Thirez in 1853, these Suro...

An exceptional mid century glazed ceramic box with purple and pink with flowers by famed artist, Mithé Espelt. The box lid is ceramic with a blackened wood base. Born in 1923, Mithé ...

A lovely and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Glass and Ormolu box. The stunning box displays lovely thick diamond shaped cuts throughout with a fine wrap around Ormolu...

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, ...

“Cailloutis”, ruby-red enameled gilt-bronze compact by Line Vautrin, France. Circular compact in gilt bronze, the lid decorated with the emblematic Cailloutis pattern. The surface, s...

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...

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...

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 Boxes. Ou...

Astonishing French straw-marquetry box, dating from the 1930s, designed by Jean-Michel Frank.

A gilt bronze poudrier box with cast poem on surface by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The poem "Les 4 ages de la Femme" was an old French lyrical poem th...

An early 19th century miniature Italian coffer, or hinged box, made of solid walnut with marquetry inlay of various woods and bookmatched bird's-eye map...

A French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, and Chinese Jade Double Slot box, attributed to Cartier. The box is barrel-shaped and finished in black enamel. It rests on a pair of Chinese...

French Victorian silver plated rectangular shaped box with cupids in relief and crystal top

Apple” Christofle box in good condition in silver metaL.

Beautiful Limoges porcelain hand-crafted and hand-painted, gold-rimmed trinket, jewellery box or lidded sweets dish. Glazed throughout in a creamy ivory, the lid of the dish features a startlingly vivid bouquet of wildflowers and foliage, enclosed within a gold border, itself embellished with golden...

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Helmet Form Covered Box. The helmet design is reminiscent of the type worn by the French Legionnaire in the 19th century. The bronze mounts...

Wonderful and tiny Christian Dior style jewellery case, it is made of Lucite, Tortoise plexiglass and brass. It was produced in France during 1970s and in its simplicity and elega...

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

An exceptional and fine antique French silver mounted mother of pearl box and with an exquisitely carved ducal with a maiden holding a coronet, elaborate monogram and a rod of Caduce...

Very pretty Art Deco love letter box in carved walnut wood, would also be great to keep jewellery in. Two detailed carved doves lying in an amorous em...

Vintage Industrial compact four drawer Oak archive cabinet, storage desk organizer, 1930s. Dimensions:H.30cm-W.40-D.60 cm

Rare ceramic centerpiece with amazing decorations and dolphins on the top hand made in fine white ceramic. Very good condition without any restorations. France, circa 1880.

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar. North of France.

Sevres porcelain box Origin France Circa 1900 Interior decoration (flowers) bronze mount hand painted box.

A Very Large 19th Century Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box, Attributed to Baccarat. This incredible large crystal box is all hand-diamond cut and attri...

This box has a beautiful Patina. In perfect condition, you can use it as a jewlery box, or even to put a candle in the glass inside part. It has been made in France circa 1980

Puzzle by Line Vautrin – Box in gilded bronze Large and wide box in gilded bronze whose lid is carved with a puzzle by Line Vautrin. The chiselled puzzle p...

A small French sterling silver pill box, Art Nouveau period, decorated with flowers and a gold gilt interior, circa late-19th century, France. Piece ...

Decorative wood box with a hinged lid. The top is decorated in a typical distinctive geometric Art Deco style, having a brown, black and orange finish. Can be used as a jewelry or ...

This 1900s French wooden box is a charming example of utilitarian craftsmanship, defined by its simple construction and timeworn character. Crafted from solid wood, the box features ...

Antique Tin Box with beautiful Flower Decor, France, early 20th century.

A Nécessaire case designed by Cartier. This is a fantastic nécessaire case box created in Paris France during the Edwardian period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1900....

A Very Fine, Antique Mid-Century Modern French Baccarat (attributed) Paper-Weight Glass, Apricot Color Rectangular Shaped Box Mounted With a Very Fine Hand-Chiseled Ormolu Mounted Be...

Extremely old box that is covered with leather and metal decorations. Rare find. France, circa 1600-1700 Weathered and some losses.

This exquisite automated bird box was made in Paris, France by renowned maker Flajoulot in 1885. Beautiful colored enamels and silver adorn all sides and top of the case. The colors ...

Elevate your style with this exquisite antique hand-embroidered silk purse dating back to 1910, a true testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The intricate embroidery on the...

A refined and beautifully executed French Limoges porcelain box, circa 1940, hand-painted with delicate floral and avian motifs in vibrant enamels against a luminous white ground. Th...

Onyx, champlevé and gilt bronze jewelry box. Louis XV style, France, circa 1890.

A charming little sterling silver-lidded porcelain box, possibly used for snoring snuff, or for general trinkets. The silver top is decorated in Louis XVI style, and bears the Minerv...

Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of book veneer match, inlaid with brass trims. This box shows the fine craftsmanship of the ebenist wh...

Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965) Realised in Vallauris Large white ceramic decorative or jewelry box Circa 1950 Original perfect condition Signed Height 42 cm Large 27 cm

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

Whimsical Set of Three Exquisite Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Trinket Boxes, circa 1960s. This curated set of three authentic Limoges porcelain trinket boxes represent the pinnacle...

Extremely rare French Majolica Coin Bank Boar Massier Circa 1890. Actually the only boar coin bank known.

Item # 209GJY07K A fantastic and rather unusual wrought-iron wine storage rack styled as a domed chest, it features wide shaped straps welded to curved and squared bar with curled iron elements throughout. The front of the chest retains an early lock and key, opening and dropping down on hanging chains to give access to the 28 bottles of wine that can be stored inside. It retains a wonderful early surface with chaotic oxidization and the effects of rust throughout the overall green and blue-ish patina. Circa the late 19th to early 20th century. Measurements: 23" H x 14 1/2" D x 28 7/8" W Condition Report: In as-found rough antique...

Antique gilt brass and cut glass souvenir depicting the ‘Basilique de la Delivrande’. This is a charmingly detailed jewellery casket. The top depicts the Basilica of Our Lady of Deliverance near Caen in Northern France. The top panel of bevelled glass displays the image and the four sides of bevelled glass panels are clear. There is a pronounced cushion inside for displaying jewellery. Dating from the late 19th century, it would have been sold as a French souvenir...

Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and steel sewing utensils embellished with small flowers. Labeled on the inside: AUCOC A PARIS. Weight: 27.6 g, circa 1860 Dimension: W 4.5 in, D 2.4in, H .8in. Dimension: L 11.5cm, P 6cm, H 2cm. La Maison Aucoc...

Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage large egg with blue stripes trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or c...

An attractive and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box. This beautiful rectangular Crystal box showcases lattice cut patterns and a reeded O...

Pair of French Silver & Cut Glass Armorial Dresser Jars—AF Monogram, Bamboo Motif, 19th Century This elegant pair of French silver and cut glass dresser jars showcases exquisite cra...

bird ceramic box by Barbara Delfosse, La Borne, France, 1960's Signed

Bird Box Early 20th Century Mechanical wonder meets refined artistry in this exquisite singing bird box, a captivating example of early 20th-century French craftsmanship. The case, ...

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry sewing box. Made of mahogany with thuya wood top inlaid with brass and mother of pearl. Brass trim frames the lid and the base. The interior is lined in red silk and is fitted with a collection of 15 sewing tools (two are missing) on a velvet lined tray. The inside of the lid has a mirror surrounded by a tufted border. Working lock and small key. The box contains an old embroidery...

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...

Grand Tour Archaeological Revival Bronze Casket with Athena and Greek Processional Friezes, Attributed to Henri Picard, Paris, circa 1865–1885 A finely cast gilt and patinated bronz...