1960s Decorative Boxes

Round wedding favor with lid in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine manual engraving of flower shoots, fire-enamelled with various colours, in early 1900s Art Nouveau styl...

Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic white, black, and brown, signed. Small lidded box glazed in chocolate brown, white and black from Aldo Londi's Piastrelle Bi...

Vintage moustache grooming set in original wooden box labeled “Brosse à Moustache.” Includes a small horn comb and matching brush with natural bristles and horn handle. Light wear co...

Double inkwell with brass latched cover with hinged open mechanism. Colorful and intricate patterns abundant in Islamic arts were hand painted on front, s...

Form and function with a lot of fun. Hide your keepsakes and valuables or use it a a serving piece or just as an object. The ceramic hat form, to me fits more into the Borsalino styl...

Rectangular box with inward corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with beautiful miniature fire enameled and hand painted by the painter Beatrice Mellana depicting the painting "The Turkish slave" by Francesco Mazzola known as "il Parmigianino" (National Gallery of Parma). Dimensions cm. 8.5 x 11.5 x 3. Weight gr. 345. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1965 and manufactured in Florence in numerous specimens with various different subjects, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous high-fire enameled firings at about 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...

This wall boxes set, is in wood and Copper engraved plates. The colors are brown, and it has been made in France circa 1960.

Ceramic round box / lidded jar with concentric circle and petal motif by Raymor (ca. 1960s, Italy). Attractive palette and design in excellent, vinta...

Ceramic covered box with target design and cup desk set created by Bruno Gambone of Florence, Italy. Box measures 5.5" in diameter by 3.5" in heigh...

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block or Decorative Tray 1960's Handmade at the Espenet studio in Bolinas, California, this striking object is crafted from alternating strips of solid ...

A charming copper box by Rebajes, signed.

An elegant French sterling silver compact case by Hermès Paris, distinguished by its refined linear design, exceptional construction, and understated luxury characteristic of the cel...

This stoneware bowl by Barbara Delfosse features a central spiral motif, guilloché and animated by delicate reliefs that catch the light. Its deep brown glaze, punctuated with lighte...

Enameled sterling and wood desk box made in Barcelona This is an extraordinary piece of Spanish silversmith, created in the city of Barcelona during the post-war and the mid-century...

Mid Century Modern vintage stitched leather box designed and executed in Vienna 1960s. It has a beautiful handmade leather framing. The removable ...

Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic, metallic chrome silver, black, signed. Small scale lidded box with a top glazed in metallic silver platinum and black. The ...

1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Cowry or cowrie Shells, blue and cream Beading, fur, and fabric.

Set of 3 Vintage 1960s Biscuit Tins - Mid-Century Charm for Collectors This delightful set of three vintage biscuit tins from the 1960s brings nostalgic charm and practicality to yo...

In fair condition new painted only for decoration have damages and scratches.

1960s snakeskin box.

Elegant vintage decorative box designed by renowned Italian designer Tommaso Barbi, showcasing the refined glamour of mid-century Italian modern design. This sophisticated piece feat...

French porcelain fennec fox box, Theodore Haviland Limoges, circa 1960. Signed by the artist Gerard Sandoz.

1960’s Large Long Industrial Crate. We bought a good volume of these great industrial boxes and this one is a large long rare one. Useful for all sorts of storage, display. They were...

Rosewood storage box with KFK logo (1922-1971). Interior compartmentalization – perfect for small items. Material: Rosewood Origin: Denmark Production: Approx. 1960s Condition: Appe...

1960s squared burgundy box made of bamboo and wood by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. It comes with its original label still attached on the bottom, as shown in the photos.

Beautiful snake skin covered box lacquered in a natural bone color. Wonderful vintage condition.

Enameled center piece made in Barcelona An extraordinary piece of Spanish silversmith, created in the city of Barcelona during the post war and the mid century periods, back in the ...

Circa 1961. Ardent Forms Metal and wood Crate. Wording has been embossed into the wood.Rustic vintage. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 19 W ; 13 D ; 1...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver box/canister, in the design style, an addition to our diverse silver boxes collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver canister/box has a plain cylindrical form. The surface of the body is plain and unembellished. This canister is fitted with the original hallmarked hinged cover embellished with a gilded applied textured panel, in the design style. The sides of the cover are plain and unembellished, apart from the part hallmarks and plain rounded thumbpiece. This impressive vintage silver canister retains the original gilt interior. Condition This vintage sterling silver canister is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the box and part hallmarks to the surface of the cover are all very clear. Dimensions Diameter 7.7cm/3" Height 10cm/3.9" Weight 8.6 troy ounces/268g Maker: Anthony Elson...

Mid Century Modern vintage basket or tray from brass and bamboo designed and executed in Vienna, circa 1960. A wonderful lidded basket or tray from brass and bamboo. Good condition w...

Stunning and rare jewelry box made out of solid brass and Lucite designed in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones. The piece is very heavy and well made...

1960's Trafitol Vulcanised Card Storage Boxes - Large Quantity Available. In 1853 the textile industrial revolution arrived in Loos, Nord France with the formation of the Esquermes f...

Square rounded pill box with rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with white fire enamel, above and below, with miniature dog's head hand painted by the painter Roma...

Pretty and rare decorative box or candy box in transparent straw-colored glass topped with a lid with delicate murrine work in coral tones. The design of the murrine imagined by Lu...

Beautiful and Minimalist tea canister box from Japan. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that brings midcentury shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood panels ...

This elegant lidded box by Tomaso Barbi showcases his signature blend of sculptural form and refined decorative detail. The square box is crafted in ceramic, finished with a striking...

1960s era large brass gourd, decorative object, which opens to a segmented lower half. Would make a strong statement in a dining table centerpiece.  

Charmante boîte par les frères Cloutier, signées.

Accolay Pottery France, 1950s–1960s This ceramic piece was produced by the Accolay pottery workshop in France during the 1950s–1960s. Founded by a group of former students of Alexan...

A Fiat storage container, this iron artifact represents an authentic fragment of Italian manufacturing memory, a loading unit from the historic FIAT plants of the mid-20th century. M...

Whimsical set of three solid brass pineapples boxes. These are all the rage this season but have been around for years. The giant one measures over 15" tall and is super heavy. The m...

Trimmed with gilt metal hardware and patterned glass design throughout, these two boxes are a wonderful set (domed and square top). Dimensions: Large box is 5.5 inches tall, 7.5 i...

Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with beautiful fire enamelled miniature hand-painted by the painter Renato Dainelli of a basket with flowers, in ...

This is a handcrafted brass box featuring a beautifully embossed wheat motif on the lid. The relief design depicts two wheat stalks with gracefully curved leaves, symbolizing growth ...

Round wedding favor with lid in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine manual engraving of flower shoots, fire-enamelled with various colours, in early 1900s Art Nouveau styl...

This elegant box, crafted in rosewood with a ceramic top, hails from the 1960s, showcasing the refined craftsmanship typical of mid-century Danish design. The rich, dark hues of the ...

Round snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with hand-painted miniature pastoral image fired enamelled. 18th century French style. Diameter cm. 8 cm high. 1.8. Weight gr. 171. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1968 on inspiration from previous boxes also manufactured in the Salimbeni company headquarters with manual workmanship by talented artisan artists with a thick plate suitable for supporting numerous glazing firings at high heat at around 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...

Elegant wooden box with solid brass handle. The box is covered by small square pieces lacquered wood *There's a tiny bit of lacquer missing noticeable only when lifting the lid, ple...

Bitossi decorative ceramic lidded box, Italy. Sophisticated table top box for jewelry, cards or hide the T.V. remote. In very good original condition.

1960's Vintage New Old Stock Boite Pate Le Gall Tins - Large Quantity Available. We sourced these tins from a tin factory in the south east of France. New old stock and never used....

A beautifully crafted Mid-Century Modern pine box and tray set designed by Stig Johnsson for Smålands Slöjd, Sweden, circa 1960s. This charming Scandinavian set is made from solid p...

Folk Art Boot and Shoe Cleaning Box with Foot Shaped Shoe Rest A handy and attractive little piece, the handle of the polish box doubles up as a rest to put the foot on to polish t...

By Hedwig Bollhagen, Germany, circa 1960-1970s. These canisters are brilliantly Deco and fabulously Post Modern. Their colorful geometry is perfect fo...

Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura, circa 1960, Italy.

Lidded box with brass handle manufactured by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Made in Milan circa 1960s. Literature: Quaderni di Fontana Arte

We are excited to offer this standout piece from the Jean Gillon collection: a decorative wood serving tray crafted from the finest jacaranda. Crafted with meticulous detail and unde...

Modernist display bowl made from Lucite, circa 1960s. Ideal for showing off your favorite collection of smalls, or works well as a candy dish.

1960's Heavy Weight Rivetted Belgian Grain Bin. These grain bins are a staple functional item from farms throughout Belgium, used to hold grain feed for live stock. These bins are ...

A hand painted papier mâché square box with stripes on the sides and flowers on the top. It is signed Kashmir. Circa 1960s.

Decorative silver 800 mushroom shape box, The body is embossed and cheased completely by hand.