French Boxes

This stunning Art Deco, lidded box was hand-crafted in France in the 1930s. The lid is ornate with bone marquetry. The design is very modernist, using bovine bone slices to create a ...

This is a very decorative, circular Ladies Compact made in France, Circa 1920 The compact is very well made with a circular body having a hinged lid ...

Ashtray Pintray “Lotus Bleu" made in marbled, pink and black glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional colors. height: ...

This sleek and beautifully rendered Yves Saint Laurent Decorative Box W/ Silk Inlay originates from France during the 20th Century. A cylindrical composition with a hinged lid and ci...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin is a fine French example dating to the Louis Philippe I period, circa 1830. Finished in richly figured rosewood, the wri...

This is a stunning Art Deco silver plate and wood lidded box, meticulously crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape boasts a refined composition, featuring a Macassar wood...

Vintage Hand-Painted Porcelain Trinket Box with Romantic Scene, c. Mid-20th Century Dimensions: Diameter 9 cm (3.5 in), Height 4 cm (1.6 in) A charming hand-painted porcelain trinket...

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, ...

Des milliards de fois s’en vint puis s’envola l’amour (Billions of times love came and went), gilded bronze box by Line Vautrin. Finely chiseled gilt bronze box, the lid featuring a ...

Antique French Napoleon III ormolu and cloisonné jewel box. Just a little charmer.  

A charming French sewing box from the early 20th century, crafted in polished wood with a textured fabric cushion inset on the lid. The box opens to reveal a compartmentalized interi...

Crafted entirely with an exceptionally detailed enamel technique known as pliqué-à-jour, this French box is a luxurious objet d'art. Exhibiting a subtle translucence like that of sta...

A stunning decorative box made of olive wood dating from the 1960s, crafted in a brutalist style. The piece is carved directly from a stump or root, preserving the wood's natural form and highlighting its spectacular grain. The warm, contrasting hues of the olive wood, blending brown, honey, and dark veins, create a unique object with an organic and sculptural appearance. Serving as both a storage box and a decorative object, this piece integrates perfectly into a vintage, brutalist, or natural interior. Features Period: 1960s Origin: France Material: Solid olive wood Color: Honey brown with natural grain Shape: Organic, carved from a tree stump Condition: Good vintage condition, natural wood patina Style Brutalist Vintage Organic design Craftsmanship Keywords vintage olive wood box brutalist wood box olive wood sculpture...

The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Enamel Egyptian Jewelry Holder / Pil...

Decorative Box for Cigarettes in wood and Bakelite brown and White color France 20th

French Painted Papier Maché Snuffbox 1800s. Snuff box of circular shape with fine painting on the lid depicting a mountain landscape with figures and herds crossing a river, a dove f...

Dunhill opened the Paris location in 1924 to meet the growing demand for luxury goods pertaining to motoring and tobacco. Both the box and cover are marked with the Goddess Minerva in an octagon, the French punch mark for 950 Fine Silver, a grade of silver finer then sterling silver. Alfred Dunhill Art Deco Dice cigarette holder box, circa 1925-30. The box is identified Alfred Dunhill Paris underneath the lip of the cover and inside the box! This beautiful and autenthic Dunhill cigarette holder...

A small French Sevres porcelain hand painted box with hinged lid. The vibrant color with gilt accents depicting 18th Century Style Fencers with a cobalt blue border. Marked on bott...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919) Paris fully stamped Tulip and Kingwood with bronze mounts jewelry casket on stand This is one of the finest jewelry caskets I have ever seen, the quality is second to none, if you search works by Berurdeley you will see multiple pieces in the hundreds of thousands of pounds, these are some of the best and most collectable original handmade master craftsman pieces ever conceived. A Japanese lacquered cabinet of similar form made by Beurdeley which was larger sold in Sothebys in June last year for 216,125 Euros including fees The cabinet is made with bookmatched Tulip and Kingwood with gilt bronze mounts all-over, the leather top is the original which is nicely aged, there is also a functioning key which is needed to access the drop front Condition wise this piece has been cleaned waxed and polished, I have left the overall finish original however it can be fully restored to include a strip back and French polish should the new owners wish, this restoration would be completed at the new owners expense. On inspection I can see two panels which have timber shrinkage splits, there are some patina marks to the top and general patina marks Dimensions: Height 100.5cm Width 41.5cm Depth 31cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Alfred Beurdeley, 1847-1919 Nationality: French Date of Birth: 1847 Place of Birth: Paris Place of Death: Paris Identity: Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley was a collector who came from a family of cabinetmakers, antique dealers and collectors. He was the illegitimate son of Louis-Auguste-Alfred Beurdeley (1808–82). His grandfather, Jean Beurdeley (1772–1853), who served in Napoleon's army, opened a small antique shop in the Marais district of Paris. In 1830 he bought the Pavillon de Hanovre, 28 Boulevard des Italiens, which became the Beurdeley firm's principal gallery until 1894. L.-A.-A. Beurdeley dealt in antiques and works of art and was also a cabinetmaker specializing in reproductions of seventeenth and eighteenth Century Furniture. His clients included Napoleon III and the Empress Eugénie. Life: In 1875 E.-A. Beurdeley took over his family's gallery and workshops and until 1894 concentrated on continuing the line of luxury furniture sold by his father. He was one of the most important Parisian cabinetmakers, and won a Gold Medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1878. He was appointed Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1893 following the Universal Exhibition in Amsterdam. In 1895 he closed the Pavillon de Hanovre and retired to his hôtel in the Rue de Clichy. The rest of his life was spent acquiring and selling enormous collections of furniture, Chinese porcelain, paintings and drawings, including an extraordinary group of eighteenth century French drawings by François Boucher, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Nicolas Lancret and Antoine Watteau in 1905. He also owned JW's La Dormeuse...

Cette œuvre se distingue par sa forme organique, sa ligne asymétrique et sa poignée élancée spectaculaire. Le décor émaillé, caractéristique du style de l'artiste, propose un motif g...

Large decorative wooden box dating from the 1970s, distinguished by its elaborate geometric marquetry decoration. The rectangular form is entirely embellished with intricate patterns...

French decorative aluminium box dating from the 1970s. This small round box features a removable lid adorned with an elegant raised floral decoration, depicting stylized flowers and ...

This is an extraordinary box. It is a perfect example of the fine process of enameling and ormolu fitting that took place in 19th century France.

A decoupaged and lacquered metal match book holder, circa mid-late 19th Century, France. A charming hand-made piece, showing a paper grisalle image of four women in period dress, a...

This beautifully carved wooden sewing box was crafted in France around 1900, bridging the transition between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The exterior features intricate floral and scro...

French Cut Crystal Box with Diamond Cut Pattern and brass mounts. Faceted etched design accentuates the beautiful design of this box. In very good vintage condition.

Unusual "Stamp" rose in box handcrafted "Rose" made of hundreds of French stamps, circa 1950s. Unusual French novelty in its own glass and brass framed casket. ...

Antique French glove box covered hand stamped leather with floral and geometrical designs with a silk pink striped interior fabric the top and...

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...

Art Deco Precious Stone Jewelry Box - Pewter, Amethyst & Brass - France 1940s Elegant French jewelry box, made of pewter with a brass and amethyst decor on top. Finely engraved...

Napoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry/Table Box France, circa 1870s A stunning Napoleon III exotic burlwood jewelry/table box from France, circa 1870s. This exquisite 19th-century wo...

Beautiful Limoges porcelain oval scalloped shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in a soft mauve color and features high relief white rocaille and shell motif porcelain tri...

French handcrafted solid ebony wood box made in the 1950s. Can be used as a jewellery box or as a decorative object. Good condition.

A charming 1940s Art Deco crystal lidded powder box, from the renowned glass manufacturer Baccarat, and originally used as a container for loose face powder...

This delightful gold and mother of pearl vinaigrette is ripe with 19th-century charm. Emblazoned with the initials "E.L" for its original owner, the book-shaped vinaigrette almost ce...

An original solid carved walnut box with a handle and built-in hinge.

Antique French Napoleon III rosewood jewel box with fabulous silver inlay, circa 1860-1870.

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...

A French wooden box from the 1950s, originally intended for storing tobacco. Rectangular in shape, it is distinguished by its clean, functional lines, typical of mid-20th-century utilitarian objects. The wood has a beautiful antique patina, with warm, deep tones that highlight the natural grain. The decoration is accentuated by a geometric pattern inlaid on the lid and front, adding a subtle graphic touch. Authentic and elegant, this "Tobacco" box is now ideal as a decorative object, storage box, or desk accessory, fitting perfectly into a vintage, mid-century, or classic interior. Key Features: Wooden tobacco...

More information coming soon… Each side and lid of this French table coffret box has been hand-carved with a distinct display of trophy carvings. The oak box, which is from the 180...

A French porcelain jewelry box with flower and leaf design and touch of gold detail, circa mid-20th century, France. A great piece for a vanity...

Edmond Lachenal Blue art deco jewelry or decorative ceramic box 20th century design ceramic Signed original perfect condition Height 17 cm Large 18 cm

Small round 18th century tobacco snuffbox or pillbox with two painted separate scenes. Very versatile piece that could also hold jewelry or small trinkets. This piece makes a wonderf...

Collection of four boxes from France. Hand-painted. 19th century. Measures: Oval box 2 inches H x 3.5 inches W x 3 inches D Round box 2 inches H x 3 inches D Small rectangle 1.5 i...

Great craftsmanship with a great Patina from the early 1900s inlaid with Wood and other woodtypes. If you are looking for a stylish and truly decorative box to grace your table or d...

Outstanding and highly refined Tahan Paris collector's box, crafted from ebony and rosewood with floral brass marquetry. Originally a glove box, this collector's box can now serve an...

A wonderful box inlaid with the words sent in French on the top. The box has a very elegant shape, no perfume bottles inside. No key. Early 1800s, France.

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Helmet Form Covered Box. The helmet design is reminiscent of the type worn by the French Legionnaire in the 19th century. The bronze mounts...

A rare and historically significant French Louis XVI period walnut document box, hand-crafted in the late 18th century. This desktop coffer features a robust, beautifully grained sol...

René Lalique: “Cléones” box in opalescent glass René Lalique Model created in 1921. Original base made of cardboard covered with light blue silk satin. Signature molded on the lid...

RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century European, box with 50 discs of 30 cm, double comb, manufactured in the late 19th century. Stone-eye capped with metal application. Top decorate...

A finely crafted French artisan box dating from the 1970s, showcasing meticulous construction and refined materials. Both the box and its lid are built on a wooden core and entirely ...

This box has been done in France in the 1960's. It is in the style of Alexandre Noll. The condition is good. You can use it as, a cigar box or pen box.

This box has been made in France, circa 1970. It is in a very good condition. The material is Brass, in a gold color, with an Anchor pattern. It is a rectangular Box with an old patina.

French Rustic Olive Wood Salt Box – Wall-Mounted – 1970s Artisan Craft Description: This is a beautiful rustic salt box, handcrafted in solid olive wood, made in France in the 1970s...

This Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity is a stunning and extremely hard-to-find example of early 20th-century luxury cosmetics design. Released in 1931 by Houbigan...

Monkey tobacco box by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) and manufactured by Haviland. Wapler, Jacques-Ph. (1999) "De la sculpture a la porcelaine" p. 147. France, CIRCA 1920. Dime...

A 19th century snuff box with intarsia A horn snuff box with a diamond-shaped embedded smaller diamond-shaped surfaces on the box in relief. The box has been a utensil and is in goo...

A vintage decorative glass box in shades of red and amber, characteristic of 1970s design. Its round shape with a domed lid gives it an elegant and sculptural silhouette. The marbled hues of red, orange, and brown create an organic and luminous effect that changes with the light. The metal band delicately highlights the separation between the lid and the base, adding a refined touch. Both functional and decorative, this box can be used as a candy dish, jewelry box, or trinket tray. Features Period: 1970s Origin: France Materials: Decorative glass and metal rim Colors: Red, amber, brown Shape: Round with domed lid Use: Decorative box / candy dish / jewelry box / trinket dish Condition: Good vintage condition with slight signs of wear Style Vintage 1970s Design Mid-century Retro Decor Keywords vintage red glass box, red glass box, vintage glass candy dish, 1970s glass decorative box, French vintage glass, mid-century glass container, vintage red glass candy dish, vintage glass jewelry box, retro glass decor, red amber glass box, vintage French glassware, 1970s glass decorative box, candy dish, vintage glass, home decor, vintage glass lid...

This French Counes Derby Marquot Vichy brass-bound wooden bottle-form box, crafted in France circa late 19th to early 20th century, is a beautifully detailed and finely constructed d...