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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

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Bronze

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

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

Vintage Chinese Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape
Vintage Chinese Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape

Vintage Chinese 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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

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

Nesting Boxes, America circa 1950
Nesting Boxes, America circa 1950

Nesting Boxes, America circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

America, 1950 Lithographed paper over wood. 4.5"-7.5" w x 4.5"-7.5"d x 6"-7"h Ref. O2173 $ 1,600 ea ( 4 sets avail )

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American Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

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

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

Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro bronze box from the 1950s
Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro bronze box from the 1950s

Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro bronze box from the 1950s

By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Gio Pomodoro

Located in Vigevano, PV

Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro. A bronze box with lid, part of a series of four boxes created by the two brothers Giò and Arnaldo Pomodoro for the Galleria Editrice Il Sestante in...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Ladies' handbag cigarette case with an oval section in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent enamel on a guilloché and a monochrome, hand-painted miniature of a landscape, in the E...

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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood & Teak, Signed
Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood & Teak, Signed

Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood & Teak, Signed

By George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare early George Nelson for Herman Miller nine drawer jewelry / miniature cabinet in rosewood and teak with porcelain pulls. Completely original, never refinished very good conditio...

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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak

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 Jonathan Adler, N. Nordstrom 1, Pepe Mendoza

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

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Stone, Brass, Copper

Vintage Brass, Rosewood and Abalone Hinged Turtle Box Restored, Hallmarked MCM
Vintage Brass, Rosewood and Abalone Hinged Turtle Box Restored, Hallmarked MCM

Vintage Brass, Rosewood and Abalone Hinged Turtle Box Restored, Hallmarked MCM

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

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Brass

French Wooden Box with Ceramic Inlay – Geometric Floral Motif – Circa 1950
French Wooden Box with Ceramic Inlay – Geometric Floral Motif – Circa 1950

French Wooden Box with Ceramic Inlay – Geometric Floral Motif – Circa 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French Wooden Box with Ceramic Inlay – Geometric Floral Motif – Circa 1950 Description: This is a decorative wooden box made in France around 1950. The lid features a refined geomet...

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French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

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

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Pewter

Midcentury Black Forest Style Carved Linden Wood Owl Box, Germany, 1950s
Midcentury Black Forest Style Carved Linden Wood Owl Box, Germany, 1950s

Midcentury Black Forest Style Carved Linden Wood Owl Box, Germany, 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

A charming midcentury carved owl-shaped box, crafted in Germany in the 1950s from linden wood in the traditional Black Forest style. Featuring expressive glass eyes and warm brown to...

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German Black Forest Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Wood

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

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

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 Paolo De Poli, Gio Ponti

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

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Metal, Copper, Enamel

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

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Metal

"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

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Silver

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 Los Castillos, Taxco

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

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

Vintage 1950s Murano Glass Glass Box with Brass Detail Made in Italy
Vintage 1950s Murano Glass Glass Box with Brass Detail Made in Italy

Vintage 1950s Murano Glass Glass Box with Brass Detail Made in Italy

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage and rare murano glass box with brass detail. These beautiful glass boxes are treasured objects that stand the test of time with their incredible beauty and craftmanship. Cr...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s
Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s

Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s Discover the charm of traditional Swiss craftsmanship with this hand-carved miniature ...

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Swiss Other Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Italian Decorative Big Box 1950
Beautiful Italian Decorative Big Box 1950

Beautiful Italian Decorative Big Box 1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful decorative Italian oversize box made with wood , the box is divided into 2 spaces as you can see from the photo the box is in vintage conditions. STUNNING.  

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

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

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

Mid 20th century German porcelain and bronze trinket box.
Mid 20th century German porcelain and bronze trinket box.

Mid 20th century German porcelain and bronze trinket box.

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid 20th century German handmade porcelain and bronze trinket box. The trinket box has a beautiful sage green base with delicate handmade ...

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German Rococo Revival Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

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

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Ceramic

Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s Apple-shaped glass and metal container. It features a clear glass body and a finely crafted metal lid, embellishe...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century
An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century

An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The hinged Burl walnut book inlaid with tulipwood opens to reveal 18 varieties of marbles. Including imperial porphyry, green porphyry,

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Italian Grand Tour Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

"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

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

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

Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set
Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set

Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Six French Enameled Canisters – Sucre, Farine, Café, Pâtes, Chicorée, Poivre Infuse your kitchen with vintage elegance through this striking ensemble of six enamelware caniste...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Steel