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French Crystal and Bronze Dresser Box with Cherubs
French Crystal and Bronze Dresser Box with Cherubs

French Crystal and Bronze Dresser Box with Cherubs

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

An exquisite French crystal and bronze dresser box featuring a detached lid topped with a large, cut crystal finial. The box is supported by four charming bronze cherubs. Beautiful b...

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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Leather Artillery Carrier
Leather Artillery Carrier

Leather Artillery Carrier

Located in Greenwich, CT

20th century brown leather Royal Navy cordite carrier with good patina. The main body of the bucket is made of cork with a tan leather exterior and canvas interior. The sewn leather ...

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English Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

1940's Small Decorative Party Bag Plastic Baskets - Set Of Five
1940's Small Decorative Party Bag Plastic Baskets - Set Of Five

1940's Small Decorative Party Bag Plastic Baskets - Set Of Five

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Small Decorative Party Bag Plastic Baskets – Set Of Five. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched sinc...

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Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Wood and Lucite Box, 1940s
Art Deco Wood and Lucite Box, 1940s

Art Deco Wood and Lucite Box, 1940s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning hand-carved modernist Art Deco decorative lidded box was crafted in France circa 1940. The rectangular shape features solid wood and crystal-clear Lucite on the sides, ...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century
Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century

Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century

Located in Poperinge, BE

Large tramp art box with lid and brass handle, folk art object made of layered pieces of gold, partly gold colored, from the late first half of the 20th century. Beautiful form of f...

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European Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pink Peach Mirrored Glass Decorative Box, France 1940s
Pink Peach Mirrored Glass Decorative Box, France 1940s

Pink Peach Mirrored Glass Decorative Box, France 1940s

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning mirrored glass decorative box was crafted in the 1940s. The square design features pink peach-colored glass with a mirror-textured effect and deep geometric bevelling. ...

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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box with interior cedar lining. The front depicts a scene from the 1219 Battle of Lynd...

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Danish Medieval Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Canister - Large Quantity Available
1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Canister - Large Quantity Available

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Canister - Large Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Canister - Large Quantity Available. Original new old stock French packaging, never used. Listing is for a single canister and lid. Workshop Report: ...

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Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Swedish Grace Pewter casket by Thorild Knutsson, 1940s, Sweden
Swedish Grace Pewter casket by Thorild Knutsson, 1940s, Sweden

Swedish Grace Pewter casket by Thorild Knutsson, 1940s, Sweden

By Thorild Knutsson

Located in Værløse, DK

Swedish Grace Pewter Box designed by Thorild Knutsson circa 1940. An elegant piece for a beautiful place. * A small lidded box in pewter with a wooden inner box. * Designer: Thorild...

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Macassar Ebony and Satin Wood Game Box, France 1940, Brown Color
Macassar Ebony and Satin Wood Game Box, France 1940, Brown Color

Macassar Ebony and Satin Wood Game Box, France 1940, Brown Color

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Very rare box in Macassar ebony and satinwood. It is a box of games, which opens by articulating the flaps on each side, and which allows you to put the many game objects you want in...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Macassar, Satinwood

Antique Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Match Box
Antique Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Match Box

Antique Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Match Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Sailors Valentines sea Shell box with department for matches. Unusual design, collectible piece.

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German American Classical Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Box for Decoration, or Desk Box in Makassar, Art Deco, France 1940
Box for Decoration, or Desk Box in Makassar, Art Deco, France 1940

Box for Decoration, or Desk Box in Makassar, Art Deco, France 1940

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is from France. It has been made in 1940, it is an art Deco Item. The wood is makassar ebony . It can be used as a docorative box, at home or in an desk.

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Playing Card Box, Brown Color, France, circa 1940
Art Deco Playing Card Box, Brown Color, France, circa 1940

Art Deco Playing Card Box, Brown Color, France, circa 1940

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box, is a playing card box. This game box is a box that consists of two separate compartments, in which you put your card games. The lids are in chromed metal finished with a wooden extension that allows it to be opened and closed. It has been made in France circa 1940, it is an art deco style box.

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

1940s Machinists tool box - mahogany
1940s Machinists tool box - mahogany

1940s Machinists tool box - mahogany

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Vintage machinist's tool box. Solid mahogany construction. Finger box joinery. Refinished.

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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Olive Burlwood Cigarette or Dresser Box by Argenteria Alignani
Italian Olive Burlwood Cigarette or Dresser Box by Argenteria Alignani

Italian Olive Burlwood Cigarette or Dresser Box by Argenteria Alignani

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Chicago, IL

A nice olive burl wood Italian cigarette or dresser box with original label by Argenteria Alignani. The top of the box is silver-plate and the sides have copper edging. Beautifully ...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

1940s Indian Marble Box Inlaid with Lapis and Agate
1940s Indian Marble Box Inlaid with Lapis and Agate

1940s Indian Marble Box Inlaid with Lapis and Agate

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautiful vintage Indian white marble box, circa 1940s, intricately inlaid with lapis, agate, and other semi-precious stones forming delicate floral vines and flowers across the surface. The craftsmanship reflects the long tradition of Indian pietra dura...

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Indian Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli

Italian Futurist 1940s Girl with Pail Wooden Toy
Italian Futurist 1940s Girl with Pail Wooden Toy

Italian Futurist 1940s Girl with Pail Wooden Toy

Located in Milan, IT

Italian Futurist 1920s Girl with Pail wooden box toy.

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Italian Futurist Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Cartier, English-Made Art Deco Sterling Silver Box, 1944
Cartier, English-Made Art Deco Sterling Silver Box, 1944

Cartier, English-Made Art Deco Sterling Silver Box, 1944

By Jacques Cartier

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and highly collectable box by the famous house of Cartier, this piece made in England, fully hallmarked for London 1944 together with the initials for Jacques Cartier. ...

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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape
Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape

By Aldo Tura, Macabo

Located in Roma, IT

Tobacco container by Aldo Tura, Italy 1940s in goatskin, brass and wood. The container has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and another for storing and lighting the games. D...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Turquoise Marbled Wood and Naturel Wood Box, 1940s
Turquoise Marbled Wood and Naturel Wood Box, 1940s

Turquoise Marbled Wood and Naturel Wood Box, 1940s

Located in Sacile, PN

Turquoise marbled wood and nature wood box, 1940s. Rectangular box painted in blue faux marble and nature wood with brass closure and ribbon-shape...

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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Hand Painted Trinket Box in the Style of Peter Hunt Circa 1940s
Folk Art Hand Painted Trinket Box in the Style of Peter Hunt Circa 1940s

Folk Art Hand Painted Trinket Box in the Style of Peter Hunt Circa 1940s

By Peter Hunt

Located in Peabody, MA

Primitive hand decorated trinket box in the style of the noted Provincetown folk artist Peter Hunt, ca. 1940s. Humorous interior label indicates it is "four of four of a kind" and ...

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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hollywood Regency Mark Cross Luxurious Vintage Wood Box Italy
Hollywood Regency Mark Cross Luxurious Vintage Wood Box Italy

Hollywood Regency Mark Cross Luxurious Vintage Wood Box Italy

By Mark Cross

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Mark Cross Italian wood yellow box. Stamp present. Made in Italy. Dimensions: 2.25" H x 8" W x 6" D. Please visit take a look at our listings, we have ...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin

Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

"Reclining Male Nude, " Antique Hinged Box with Inset Drawing by Gaston Goor
"Reclining Male Nude, " Antique Hinged Box with Inset Drawing by Gaston Goor

"Reclining Male Nude, " Antique Hinged Box with Inset Drawing by Gaston Goor

By Gaston Goor

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Created at the height of the Art Deco period, in 1940s France, but clearly inspired by the monumental male nudes of Michelangelo and the high Renaissance in Italy, this 1942 drawing ...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Italian Pipe Shaped Tobacco Box, 1940s
Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Italian Pipe Shaped Tobacco Box, 1940s

Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Italian Pipe Shaped Tobacco Box, 1940s

By Aldo Tura, Macabo

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury tobacco box in goatskin, brass and wood with the shape of a pipe. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Tura in Cusano Milanino Italy for Macabo during the 1940...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

George VI 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Powder/Mirror Compact by Cartier
George VI 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Powder/Mirror Compact by Cartier

George VI 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Powder/Mirror Compact by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.06 carat ruby, 0.24 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold mirror/powder compact made by Cartier; an addition to our Cartier collectables...

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English Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Industrial Era Metal Storage Bins, Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse
Industrial Era Metal Storage Bins, Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse

Industrial Era Metal Storage Bins, Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Industrial era steel stackable bins with handles. Freshly powder coated in bright chartreuse. The bins have endless uses; in an office, mud room, hall...

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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Folk Art Jewelry Box from the 1940s in Copper with Women Nude
Folk Art Jewelry Box from the 1940s in Copper with Women Nude

Folk Art Jewelry Box from the 1940s in Copper with Women Nude

Located in Berlin, DE

This charming jewelry box from the 1940s was made out of copper and is hand-dented. It shows a nudist art of a woman. It is in a beautiful original condition. A unique piece whic...

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German Folk Art Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Pewter Matchbox Holder with Archer Relief, 1940s
Art Deco Pewter Matchbox Holder with Archer Relief, 1940s

Art Deco Pewter Matchbox Holder with Archer Relief, 1940s

Located in Göteborg, SE

Art Deco matchbox holder in pewter with sculpted archer motif on the lid, dated 1940 and monogrammed "CH". Raised on four small feet, with a sliding wooden drawer. A striking decorat...

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Gilded Bronze Box with Poem by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin
Gilded Bronze Box with Poem by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin

Gilded Bronze Box with Poem by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Indian Inlaid Marble Box  Floral Agate and Precious Stones
Indian Inlaid Marble Box  Floral Agate and Precious Stones

Indian Inlaid Marble Box Floral Agate and Precious Stones

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautifully crafted vintage marble box from India, dating to the 1940s–1950s. The surface is intricately inlaid with agate and other precious stones, forming an elegant floral patt...

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Indian Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Square Argenta lidded box in ceramic.
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Square Argenta lidded box in ceramic.

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Square Argenta lidded box in ceramic.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Square Art Deco lidded box in ceramic with classic green glaze. From the Argenta series. Mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect cond...

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Black Opaline Box
Black Opaline Box

Black Opaline Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A striking 1940s black German opaline glass box, marked West Germany, showcasing refined craftsmanship and mid 20th century elegance. This exceptional piece features deep black opal...

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German Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Lovely art deco box in red vellum and leather in the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon
Lovely art deco box in red vellum and leather in the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon

Lovely art deco box in red vellum and leather in the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon

By Paul Dupré-Lafon

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Parchment Paper

1940s German Silver and Enamel Card Case
1940s German Silver and Enamel Card Case

1940s German Silver and Enamel Card Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine vintage German silver and enamel card case; part of our boxes and cases collection. This fine German vintage card case has a rectangular book ...

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German Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

2 Antique Stone Pietra Dura Trinket Boxes w Bowl Desk Accessories
2 Antique Stone Pietra Dura Trinket Boxes w Bowl Desk Accessories

2 Antique Stone Pietra Dura Trinket Boxes w Bowl Desk Accessories

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Elegant antique stone trinket box with pietra dura floral inlay and incised sides.

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Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Antique Bronze German Box
Antique Bronze German Box

Antique Bronze German Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A late 1940s bronze box with a wooden interior. Signed Germany with a patent number.

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German Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

1940s Enamel and Wooden Box by Elizabeth Bensley
1940s Enamel and Wooden Box by Elizabeth Bensley

1940s Enamel and Wooden Box by Elizabeth Bensley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a nice example of artist, Elizabeth Bensley's enamel work from the late 1940s displayed beautifully on a wooden box. Note that the box top does not stay open at an angle as t...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

1940s Art Déco Silver-Plated Metal Cylindrical Container by Jean Després, France
1940s Art Déco Silver-Plated Metal Cylindrical Container by Jean Després, France

1940s Art Déco Silver-Plated Metal Cylindrical Container by Jean Després, France

By Jean Despres

Located in North Miami, FL

1940s Art Déco silver-plated metal cylindrical container with twisted rope ornamentation by Jean Després, France By: Jean Després Material: metal, silver, silver plate Technique: ca...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box - Large Quantity Available
1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box - Large Quantity Available

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box - Large Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box - Large Quantity Available. Original new old stock French packaging, never used. Listing is for a single box and lid. Workshop Report: Our worksh...

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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Hand painted ceramic box by Arte Casa Albisola, 1940s
Hand painted ceramic box by Arte Casa Albisola, 1940s

Hand painted ceramic box by Arte Casa Albisola, 1940s

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Delightful and rare painted ceramic box made in the 40s by the Arte Casa factory in Albisola. Fairly good condition, slight defects in the ceramic. Manufacturer's mark on the base.

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Elizabeth Bensley Enamel and Zebrawood Decorative Box
1940s Elizabeth Bensley Enamel and Zebrawood Decorative Box

1940s Elizabeth Bensley Enamel and Zebrawood Decorative Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a nice example of artist, Elizabeth Bensley's enamel work from the late 1940s contrasting a primitive, crudely assembled box with refined, expert enamel decoration. Note that...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Debladis Paris Art Deco Silver Plate and Cork Decorative Box, circa 1940
Debladis Paris Art Deco Silver Plate and Cork Decorative Box, circa 1940

Debladis Paris Art Deco Silver Plate and Cork Decorative Box, circa 1940

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptional Art Deco lidded box by renowned Parisian silversmith R. Debladis, crafted in France during the height of the period's modernist refinement. The rectangular form is ele...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Gilt bronze box by Line Vautrin "The Armenian alphabet'' - 1940
Gilt bronze box by Line Vautrin "The Armenian alphabet'' - 1940

Gilt bronze box by Line Vautrin "The Armenian alphabet'' - 1940

By Line Vautrin

Located in Girona, Girona

Very beautiful gilt bronze box or mirrorless compact. This object has two sides with different motifs representing the Armenian alphabet. Patina re-gilded with fine gold. Design: Li...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bakelite Box, 1940s
Vintage Bakelite Box, 1940s

Vintage Bakelite Box, 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage bakelite box realized in 1940s. No cracks nor scratches. Excellent condition.

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European Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bakelite

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Box Of Animal Erasers - Box Set
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Box Of Animal Erasers - Box Set

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Box Of Animal Erasers - Box Set

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Box Of Animal Erasers - Box Set. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched since ...

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Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Line Vautrin's Jewelry box
Line Vautrin's Jewelry box

Line Vautrin's Jewelry box

By Line Vautrin

Located in Paris, FR

Jewelry box by Line Vautrin 1946 Talosel and incrusted mirror 6x4 cm

Category

French Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Talosel

Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin
Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin

Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A piece of wonderful jewelry by Line Vautrin designed in 1941 on the subject of St Foi, a child martyr on the early fourth century and the patron saint of prinsoers, in a rare form of a reliquary...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze