Italian Decorative Boxes

Bitossi box, ceramic, blue black, sgraffito, abstract, geometric, signed. Small scale lidded box with geometric sgraffito decoration, glazed in blue and black. Signed on underside of...

Shell-shaped box in solid 800 silver completely handmade. The lower part and the lid have been shaped and chiseled by faithfully copying the veins and structure of the Chlamys shel...

Splendid pewter monkey-shaped box. Signed F.M.C Italy yellow fabric lining.

Round pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fire enamel and landscape miniature hand painted by the painter Renato Dainelli in Art Nouveau style. Dimensions diameter c...

Microfiber pouch with zipper and leather tag, inner zip pocket, linen lining, 35 x 26 cm Portable Pleasure Culture Helmut Newton’s audacious comment on 1980s consumerism Hand-craft...

Shell-shaped catchall dish in silver-plated metal, American production. The piece bears a maker's mark and production number on the underside. Refined and versatile, it can be used a...

Vintage Italian oval vanity or jewelry box featuring a sculptural dark burgundy lacquered body and a smoked mirrored lid. The hinged top opens to reveal a richly lined burgundy velve...

Unique and interesting trinket box by Fendi. This vintage piece from the early 1990s is made in leather and covered in the classic Fendi Pequin stripe fabric design. This piece ope...

upholstered in original velvet and metallic trim, square in shape with a slanted hinged top, the interior also upholstered, raised on elaborately carved lions paw feet

Shaped pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted fired enameled miniature. Queen Victoria English style second half of the 19th century. Measurements cm. 2.2 ...

Rare rectangular wood and brass box design attributed to Wily Rizzo Italy, in very good condition with slight signs of wear and time.

Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Pulegoso technique box, meticulously crafted in Murano and signed for MOGUL. This box, available in both large and giant sizes, e...

Silös Vinyl Box Sculpture - Spinzi Milano Silös Vinyl Box in dark metal, a striking continuation of the acclaimed Silös collection first introduced by Spinzi Milano at the 2022 Mila...

Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Pulegoso technique box, meticulously crafted in Murano and signed for MOGUL. This box, available in both large and giant sizes, e...

This mid-century decorative box displays the best of Italian craftmanship The exterior features a textured Sterling silver 800 surface reflecting the Italian meticulous attention t...

Studio Del Campo Enamel on Copper sculpted box. Italy 1960s Signed "del campo"

Group of Italian toleware comprised of a hinged box, covered and footed compote and a covered oval box. The pieces in yellow/cream and decorated with ...

Decorative ceramic box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960. Signed at the bottom, 79/11, Italy. Organic designs on the lid with gold decorations.

Rare set of eight ceramic centerpieces by Angelo Spagnolo for Sicart. Different sizes and mirrored azure, red, yellow, violet and gray glaze with original paper labels/marks to base....

This small painted wooden box is an iconic piece by the renowned Italian artist and designer Piero Fornasetti. Created in the 1950s, it reflects Fornasetti's unique style, blending t...

X-Small egg in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent enamel on fire on guilloché in Russian Art Nouveau style, inspired by the eggs of Carl Fabergé late 19th century, early 20th c...

Elegant set of 2 metal boxes mod. Solaria in nickel & brass designed and made in Italy by Nella Longari, a well-known Milanese antique dealer, decorator and designer from the 1970s. ...

A sleek and elegant rectangular box, this piece is crafted with a striking black and ivory bone inlay in a bold geometric pattern. Its elongated form makes it perfect for holding jew...

The marriage of amber and 24-karat gold lends a mesmerizing allure to this enchanting hand-blown glass box from Murano, Italy. The warmth from this piece emanates a sense of luxury ...

Charming vintage wooden box featuring a beautifully crafted inlaid mosaic lid with a geometric pattern in varied wood tones. The rich, warm hues and natural grain create a striking p...

Bitossi for Rosenthal netter box, ceramic, navy blue, green, and white, plaid. Small scale lidded ceramic box with navy, white and green glazed top and white glazed bottom. Tiny glaze miss on edge of one side of the lid. Minute wear to inner box (photo 12) and two old touch-ups to corners of the bottom box. Remnants of a paper Rosenthal...

Fantastic ceramic box by Raymor. Original Raymor sticker on underside. Grey, black and pinkish hues. Blue horse decorative pull on top of lid. Cool co...

Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and function...

Rectangular rounded pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand painted miniature fire-enamelled in Louis XVI style, second half of the 18th century, and fine hand-eng...

Elegant box designed by Gabriella Crespi Wooden and golden brass small box. Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan. Signed. Italy 1970s Please...

This Black Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and functionality, crafted on the renowned Venetian island of Murano. Distinctive for its unique texture, the...

Shaped snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel inserted in a fine hand engraving and with round miniature diameter cm. 3.3 hand painted always with fire enamels depicting a sailing ship. Early 19th century Viennese Baroque style. Fine hand engraving on all sides and bottom. Measurements cm. 7.5 x 7.5 x 2. Weight gr. 151. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1976 on inspiration of ancient original artifacts and manufactured in Florence at the Salimbeni company headquarters in several specimens, also with different colors and miniatures, with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slabs and large reinforcements suitable for supporting numerous high-fire enamelled firings at approximately 750 < 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...

Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box or cigarette box advertising enamel metal and wood. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

Round snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel on the enameled edge with vertical stripes and fine monochrome miniature hand painted by the painter Renato Dainelli. Diameter cm. 6.2 cm high. 3.4. Weight gr. 222. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1967 and produced in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with manual workmanship by skilled artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous high-fire enamelled firings at approximately 750 < 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...

Here we have a unique box in Art Deco style but produced during the late 1960's. The material is black lucite/plexiglass with decor in gold. Underneath it is marked Max Kahn. The sty...

Fabulous Pietra Dura box created in a cool geometric composition possibly by Richard Blow. Masterfully done and while unmarked it is signed Made in Ita...

Bitossi Ceramic Decorative Box with Blue Green White Stripes, 1960s. Small scale colorful lidded box decorated with a tight hard edge pattern of blue, green and white stripes...

This rectangular vintage jewelry or trinket box is beautifully handcrafted from green onyx stone, showcasing the stone’s organic swirls and veining in rich tones of moss green, honey...

Large shaped table box in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloche and large fire enamelled rectangular miniature hand painted by the painter ...

This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and functionality, crafted on the renowned Venetian Island of Murano. Distinctive for its unique texture, the Puleg...

Round curved snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels on guilloché, above and below, and miniature on the lid of a stylised bird, hand painted by the paint...

The oval basket in woven leather is designed for those who seek a product that combines style and functionality, enriching the environment with its elegance without overlooking practicality. Made in Italy, this elegant basket is part of the Ezago collection. Characterised by its exclusive double-layered regenerated leather weave design, INANIS guarantees durability and a positive impact on the environment. Each INANIS basket is crafted with skill, making it a unique piece of Italian craftsmanship. Perfect for those looking for a modern, elegant and hard-wearing basket, it is the ideal accessory to organise your belongings discreetly and stylishly. The INANIS oval woven leather storage basket...

Box Paon Stone in white stone, box with lid with gilded metal peacock on the lid.

Rectangular desk cigarette case with rounded corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with fine hand-painted fire-enameled miniature depicting a romantic couple in Art Nouveau...

Snuff Box noble coat of arms is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Snuff Box noble coat of arms has White fired enamels on guilloché and handpainted miniature of arabesques with noble coat...

A wonderful heartshaped wooden box with fine intarsia inlay of different wood species and monograms. Probably Italy, 19th century. Life is like a box of chocolates.

This unusual metal vase and matching box have an impressed faux bois pattern. The shallow box has an attached, hinged lid. They both are rectangular in shape, and the use of metal an...

Salimbeni Pillbox in 925/1000 sterling Silver, oval section with lid with lost hinge, that is, semi-invisible. Salimbeni Pillbox has guilloche with Art Deco early 20th century styl...

Snuff box “savonette” shape in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire enamel and hand painted miniature on white background depicting two heads of running horses . English “Art Nouveau” ...

Belt in real black python reptile with rectangular buckle in 925/1000 gold-plated silver with columns, with Art Deco design fire-enamelled in 3 colors enriched with pure gold sequins...

Ebony neoclassic box is an original biscuit object realized in Rome during the second half of 1700 and the beginning of 1800. Very good conditions. This refined box represents...

This divine Table Box is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Table Box hand-painted miniature has a Rectangular shape with rounded corners. On the cover there is a beautiful hand-engraved...

An Italian 1970s travertine and gilt metal accessories jewellery box in the style of Fratelli Mannelli , with grooved detail on the top

Black Box Erté inspiration is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Black Box Erté inspiration has black fired enamels. Black Box Erté inspiration has an fired miniature by the painter Renato...

Vintage Silver-Plated Box with Lid – Art Deco, Jam, Parmesan or Sugar, Italy 30s This vintage silver-plated lid box, designed in the Art Deco style from Italy in the 1930s, is both ...

Heart-shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloché above and below. Modern contemporary style. Dimensions cm. 8 x 8.8 high cm. 2.8. Weight ...

Elegant vintage rectangular box featuring a sleek silverplate exterior accented by a striking malachite inlay lid in rich emerald green tones. The interior is lined with warm wood, c...

Rare and exquisite round carved wood box with inset Nile green glass top attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s. The sculptural circular body is beautifully hand-...

Petite apple-form box for holding small items in gold aluminum with silver banding and orb handle (ca. 1960s, Italy). Luxurious decorative item in very good, newly polished condition...

Rectangular table box in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with fine hand-engraved ornaments in late Napoleon III Empire style and transparent brown fired enamel over hand-engrave...