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Burgundy Leather Box with Patinated Bronze Decor by Puiforçat - France 1950's
Burgundy Leather Box with Patinated Bronze Decor by Puiforçat - France 1950's

Burgundy Leather Box with Patinated Bronze Decor by Puiforçat - France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Antique Puiforcat cigarette case in wood covered with burgundy leather. Interior compartment. Patinated bronze appliqué decoration on the upper exterior of the case. Stamped signatur...

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Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Very rare Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950. Could be a prototype for the manufacture. Miniature tureen H / 3.2 inches.

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French Rustic Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mexican Modernist "Metales Casados" Box by Los Castillos
Mexican Modernist "Metales Casados" Box by Los Castillos

Mexican Modernist "Metales Casados" Box by Los Castillos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Humberto Castillo Manufacturer: Los Castillos

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Mexican Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Italian Blue Marble Clamshell Vanity Box
Italian Blue Marble Clamshell Vanity Box

Italian Blue Marble Clamshell Vanity Box

Located in Stamford, CT

1950s Italian marble clamshell box. Deep blue veined marble with brass banding and brass feet. Made in Italy sticker on the underside.

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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Oak Sewing Box, 1950s, Holland
Large Oak Sewing Box, 1950s, Holland

Large Oak Sewing Box, 1950s, Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large Solid Oak wood sewing box ,on wheels . opened with two hinged doors on the top, while the accordion style (with layered shelves that used external hinges to store more stuff in...

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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Pair of Marquetry Boxes
Pair of Marquetry Boxes

Pair of Marquetry Boxes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of marquetry boxes with aluminum pulls. Each box measures about 4.75" wide, 4.75" deep and 7" high.

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American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

1950's  Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm
1950's  Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm

1950's Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm

Located in Red Lion, PA

1950s Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Specimen Wood Box by Norman Brumm This small but striking 1950s decorative box by Norman Brumm showcases the artist’s signature Brutalist ...

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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maitland Smith Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape
Vintage Maitland Smith Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape

Vintage Maitland Smith Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Chinese handcrafted lacquer wood handpainted jewelry box in a shape of sea shells clam.

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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Paolo De Poli Mid-Century Wood and Enamel Box, circa 1950
Paolo De Poli Mid-Century Wood and Enamel Box, circa 1950

Paolo De Poli Mid-Century Wood and Enamel Box, circa 1950

By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paolo De Poli Enamel Box – Attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, Circa 1950 This exceptional Mid-Century lidded box is a rare and collectible work of Italian design, meticulously crafted b...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

Vintage Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Covered Box on Feet
Vintage Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Covered Box on Feet

Vintage Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Covered Box on Feet

By Tiffany & Co., Rosenthal

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant and timeless piece of décor. This antique cut crystal box showcases craftmanship and classic design. The box features deeply cut geometric and starburst motifs that catch a...

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German Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot
Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape Fashioned in dark wood and decorated with quill pieces All quills are present and in excellent order. Int...

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Sri Lankan British Colonial Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

EX Sotheby's. Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A Mid-20th Century European
EX Sotheby's. Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A Mid-20th Century European

EX Sotheby's. Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A Mid-20th Century European

Located in Victoria, BC

A rare and visually striking mid-20th century European silver cigarette box. The hinged lid is meticulously set with rows of polished amethyst-colored pastes, each individually hand-...

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Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Pill Box fired Enamel two colors on Guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pill Box fired Enamel two colors on Guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pill Box fired Enamel two colors on Guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Renato Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Portapasticche ottagonale in argento 925/100 placcato oro con smalti traslucidi a fuoco su guillochè anche su tutti i fianchi e con rigo sul coperchio. Stile Art Nouveau Inglese prim...

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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black
"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This heavy porcelain, lidded box by Waylande Gregory depicts a crested Phoenix bird in flight, its feathers dotted in black and its wing lined in gold. Gregory was one of America's ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four, Coffee Tea, Sugar and Flour Dispensers
Set of Four, Coffee Tea, Sugar and Flour Dispensers

Set of Four, Coffee Tea, Sugar and Flour Dispensers

Located in Delray Beach, FL

unique containers hand crafted from Cypress wood artistic craftsmanship the lid comes off and each has acrylic container in . Originally came from...

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American Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

1950s Brown Leather Box With Gilt Decoration
1950s Brown Leather Box With Gilt Decoration

1950s Brown Leather Box With Gilt Decoration

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A small square brown leather box with tooled gilt scrollwork and border detailing. The hinged lid opens to a plain wood interior. Attractive patina and light wear consistent with age.

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Italian Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif
Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif

Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif

By Henry Griffith & Sons, Charles Horner

Located in San Diego, CA

A charming and uncommon antique brass thimble case, beautifully formed in a smooth oval silhouette with a warm, time-earned patina. This petite hinged container features delicate han...

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Hong Kong American Empire Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950
French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950

French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A French decorative box made of solid wood, dating from the 1950s, adorned with carved and painted panels depicting traditional figures (female and male portraits in regional costume...

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French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

A shell and carved wooden box in the style of Alexandre Noll, France, 1950s
A shell and carved wooden box in the style of Alexandre Noll, France, 1950s

A shell and carved wooden box in the style of Alexandre Noll, France, 1950s

By Alexandre Noll

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Hand-carved wooden box, attributed to Alexandre Noll, France, 1950s. Made from high-quality dark wood, it features sleek, organic lines. Its unique lid is a genuine polished shell, r...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Wooden box and mirror, France, 1950
Wooden box and mirror, France, 1950

Wooden box and mirror, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Wooden box with integrated mirror, made in France circa 1950. This elegant box features a metal hinged, expandable structure, typical of mid-20th-century sewing boxes or vanity cases...

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French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pill Box translucent enamels on guilloché all sides Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pill Box translucent enamels on guilloché all sides Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pill Box translucent enamels on guilloché all sides Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Renato Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Octagonal pill box in gold-plated 925/100 sterling silver with translucent enamels fired on guilloché also on all sides and with a line on the lid. English Art Nouveau style, early 1...

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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Majolica Pate White Rabbit Tureen
Small Majolica Pate White Rabbit Tureen

Small Majolica Pate White Rabbit Tureen

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Small Majolica white rabbit pate tureen or box circa 1950 signed Caugant.

Category

French Country Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950
Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950

Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950

By Camille Fauré

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare and exquisite creation by Camille Fauré Limoges, this enamel and silver-plated decorative box is a masterwork of French craftsmanship, dating circa 1950. Likely a bespoke comm...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel, Silver Plate

Pill Box Octagonal translucent enamels on guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pill Box Octagonal translucent enamels on guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pill Box Octagonal translucent enamels on guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Renato Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Octagonal pill box in gold-plated 925/100 sterling silver with translucent enamels fired on guilloché also on all sides and with a two-tone circle on the lid. English Art Nouveau sty...

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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950's
Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950's

Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, Veneer Good original condition.   

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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Odette Dijeux Mid-Century Signed Ceramic Box, circa 1950, Belgium
Odette Dijeux Mid-Century Signed Ceramic Box, circa 1950, Belgium

Odette Dijeux Mid-Century Signed Ceramic Box, circa 1950, Belgium

By Odette Dijeux

Located in Brussels, BE

Nice Odette Dijeux mid-century decorative box, circa 1950, Belgium. White and brown enameled ceramic. Signed underneath Odette Dijeux . Each piece of this artist is unique and po...

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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mexican Modernist Mix Metals Tray Box by Los Castillos
Mexican Modernist Mix Metals Tray Box by Los Castillos

Mexican Modernist Mix Metals Tray Box by Los Castillos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mexican Modernist Mix Metals Tray Box by Los Castillos Designer Humberto Castillo Manufacturer Los Castillos Period Style Mexican Modern

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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

1953 England Rolls Razor Viscount Model in Original Box with Paperwork
1953 England Rolls Razor Viscount Model in Original Box with Paperwork

1953 England Rolls Razor Viscount Model in Original Box with Paperwork

Located in Red Lion, PA

1953 England Rolls Razor Viscount Model in Original Box with Paperwork This 1953 Rolls Razor Viscount Model from England is a superb example of mid-century shaving innovation and de...

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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Boîte en ébène
Boîte en ébène

Boîte en ébène

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Paris, FR

Carved box in solid Macassar ebony. It is opened by means of a handle that is also carved. It is signed "A.Noll" on the underside.

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French Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco
Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

By Taxco, Los Castillos

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite vintage box from Mexico features a richly textured stone mosaic design on its surface, combining deep shades of blue and green. The geometric ornamentation is crafted ...

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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Silver, Copper

Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant set of Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Two (2) lidded boxes in pewter with wooden inner boxes. Originally cigarette boxes. * Designer...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood
"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood

"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood

By Ottaviani

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully crafted of hammered silver -- now with a soft, old silver patina -- enamel and rosewood, this exceptional decorative box depicts a wildly imaginative crane-like bird with...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Polished Brass Box of Apollo signed Lalaounis
Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Polished Brass Box of Apollo signed Lalaounis

Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Polished Brass Box of Apollo signed Lalaounis

By Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist sterling silver and polished brass box, created by the esteemed Lalaounis in Greece circa 1950, is a remarkable exemplar of the elegance and innovation cha...

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Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Modernist Italian 800 Silver Small Playing Card Box, C.1950/1960
Modernist Italian 800 Silver Small Playing Card Box, C.1950/1960

Modernist Italian 800 Silver Small Playing Card Box, C.1950/1960

By Jean Despres

Located in Bath, GB

Hefty Italian silver was used to create this mid-century modern box with a stylish cast silver chain belt and buckle across the top and down the front, beautiful quality and engineer...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Hermes, Paris - Sterling Silver Pill Box With 1873 Coin Inset
Hermes, Paris - Sterling Silver Pill Box With 1873 Coin Inset

Hermes, Paris - Sterling Silver Pill Box With 1873 Coin Inset

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

From the iconic French luxury retailer, this solid / sterling silver box was made by Hermes of Paris, fully signed on the side of the box together with the Minerva head mark (silver)...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Easter West Germany Papier Mache Eggs
Easter West Germany Papier Mache Eggs

Easter West Germany Papier Mache Eggs

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage West Germany papier mache Easter eggs . Collectible

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German American Classical Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

1950s South African Branded Produce Crate
1950s South African Branded Produce Crate

1950s South African Branded Produce Crate

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s South African Branded Produce Crate 1950s South African Branded Produce Crate. Good honest produce crate with distinct branding. WORKSHOP REPOR...

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European Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small Majolica Pate White Rabbit Tureen
Small Majolica Pate White Rabbit Tureen

Small Majolica Pate White Rabbit Tureen

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Small Majolica white rabbit pate tureen or box circa 1950 signed Caugant.

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French Country Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn
Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn

Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Hägersten, SE

Rare lidded jar in the shape of an apple designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1950s. Made from Aluminum with hand painted decor. Very good vintage condi...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Pastoe Sewing Box 1950s Holland
Pastoe Sewing Box 1950s Holland

Pastoe Sewing Box 1950s Holland

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Pastoe Sewing Box 1950s Holland

By Cees Braakman

Located in Den Haag, NL

So very rare this standing sewing box. Early design by Cees Braakman all Wood in primary colors. 4 boxes. Typical Holland 1950s This piece is still all original.

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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modernist Stone Trinket Box attributed to Pepe Mendoza (Mexico)
Vintage Modernist Stone Trinket Box attributed to Pepe Mendoza (Mexico)

Vintage Modernist Stone Trinket Box attributed to Pepe Mendoza (Mexico)

By Pepe Mendoza, Jonathan Adler, N. Nordstrom 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and sculptural piece. This vintage stone box attributed to the modernist Mexican artist Pepe Mendoza is unique and special. The box has inlaid stones and a cast brass May...

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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Vallauris Ceramic Box with Earthy Glaze, France, 1950s
Mid-Century Vallauris Ceramic Box with Earthy Glaze, France, 1950s

Mid-Century Vallauris Ceramic Box with Earthy Glaze, France, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Valencia, VC

Mid-Century Vallauris Ceramic Decorative Box, France A very beautiful ceramic decorative box signed Vallauris, featuring a rich and expressive glaze in earthy tones of ochre yellow ...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s
Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s

Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s

By Ystad-Metall

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A gorgeous vintage box in the manner of Ystad Metal. Designed by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst. Inscribed on the top as shown. Would work well on a shelf, coffee table, or on a des...

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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Pewter Casket by Ellen Schlanbusch by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Pewter Casket by Ellen Schlanbusch by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

Pewter Casket by Ellen Schlanbusch by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

A pewter box designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1950s. An elegant piece for a beautiful place. * A lidded box in pewter with a wooden inner box. Originally cigar...

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Danish Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Mid Century Modern Turtle Hinged Box In Brass, Rosewood and Abalone 1950's
Mid Century Modern Turtle Hinged Box In Brass, Rosewood and Abalone 1950's

Mid Century Modern Turtle Hinged Box In Brass, Rosewood and Abalone 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in North Miami, FL

This substantial vintage mid century modern hinged turtle box is a lovely combination of brass, abalone, and rosewood. It is from Mexico from the 50;s and hallmarked on the back Hech...

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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass