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A 1950s carved wood accessories box attributed to Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A wonnderful 1960s carved wooden and blue glass accessories box with brass handle, attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte.
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Chinese Metal Boxes, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Vintage Chinese Metal Boxes with decorations of dragons.
Realized in China in the mid-20th Century.
Good condition.
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Set Majolica Red Fish Ceramic Covered Sauce Tureen Box Salt & Pepper
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous small size set hyper realistic glazed ceramic fish covered sauce tureen and salt and pepper in shades of vibrant red and grey with dark accents ...
Category
Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Pottery, Majolica, Earthenware, Ceramic
Snuffbox Miniature Pastoral Image Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Betel Nut Box from Sumba Island with Tribal Engravings, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Sumba, like many parts of Indonesia betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospita...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
An extremely rare, possibly unique, bronze jar with amazing patina. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a fish.
Designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Etling France Art Deco candy box / powder dish in opalescent glass 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Etling France Art Deco candy box / powder dish in opalescent glass 1930s
decorated with flowers and foliage in relief. Art glass: 1930s.
Model number...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
By Schroth Jewelers
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with straight tab. Box interior velvet lined. Cover interior gilt. Fully marked including maker’s...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pewter Box by Nils Fougstedt, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1953
Located in Hägersten, SE
Box designed by Nils Fougstedt. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn, this example made in 1953. Made from pewter with brass edges. Good vintage condition with age related patina and wear....
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Wood, Red, White & Black enameled 1960s box by Siva
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Decorative box in enameled metal and wood produced by Siva from Poggibonsi, Italy. Good condition: a visible chip at the base.
Category
Italian Space Age Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Bodil Eje Danish Rosewood Box / Humidor by Alfred Klitgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully crafted solid rosewood trinket box / humidor with divider by Danish craftsman Alfred Klitgaard. This pieces was produced in the late 1950s-early 1960s. The construction i...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
2 boxes and a vase by tapio wirkkala for rosenthal studio line
Located in Munich, DE
beautiful set of 3 tapio wirkkala porcelain pieces for studio line / rosenthal. 1 vase 6cm diameter + 16cm high. 2 boxes with lid. one 11cm diameter + 16cm high - the other 19cm diam...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Bodil Eje Danish Rosewood Box by Alfred Klitgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully crafted solid rosewood trinket box by Danish craftsman Alfred Klitgaard, circa 1960s. Very detailed construction and exquisite finish with a gorgeous Bodil Eje orange / l...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Rosewood, Ceramic
Piet Zwart "Koksmaat" for Bruynzeel
By Piet Zwart, Bruynzeel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Painted plywood coffin attributed to Piet Zwart.
Manufactured by Bruynzeel (Netherlands) in circa 1938.
Painted plywood coffin "Koksmaat" (Cook's mate).
Dimensions: H 49 cm / ...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Plywood
German Hanau Rococo Sterling Silver Trinket Box
By Hanau
Located in New York, NY
German Rococo sterling silver trinket box, ca 1930. Round with hinged cover. On cover top, in high relief, are two cherubs seated in the grass: One play...
Category
German Rococo Revival Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Accessory Box
Located in New York, NY
This handsome early Mid-Century Modern accessory box was realized in the United States circa 1940. It features a volumetric rectangular body in silver pl...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century Fontana Arte Decorative Box in Wood and Glass, 50s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Turin, Turin
FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing acce...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming, petite maple sewing box with black painted metal frame and cane-wrapped handle, all supported by rubber feet (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Minimalist design with simple dual-door con...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique wood box originally used for storing valuables. There is no key however the original hardware is intact. Lovely patina and markings throughout...
Category
Minimalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Art Deco Streamline Walnut Jewellery Box, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Totally original Art Deco Walnut jewellery box with streamline shape. Made in the UK in the 1930's , still with it's original material lining. The lid of the box depicts a playful sk...
Category
English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
1940s Marquetry Box With Mirror Under Lid
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Marquetry Box With Mirror Under Lid
Decorative Inlays on Yew wood of Geometric and Floral Designs
Hinged Lid Opens to Reveal Mirror On Underside
...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood, Cherry
1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel Schibensky Bunge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s German Modernist Teak Wood Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel Metal Plate
attributed Schibensky Bunge
Unmarked
4 x 1.5 x 3.5
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images shown
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Enamel Metal & Mahogany Box by Piero Fornasetti - Horse & Buggy
Located in North Miami, FL
Serigraphy of a period horse and buggy on enameled metal and mahogany interior box by Piero Fornasetti, 1950's.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Smoker's set signed FRED, Force 10 collection, silver gilt metal & stee, 1960
Located in NICE, FR
Smoker's set signed FRED from the Force 10 collection, consisting of a lighter, ashtray and cigar box in silver-gilt metal with the brand's typical stylized rope-style braided steel ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Chinese Woven Rattan and Wood Circular Hat Box with Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese rattan hat box with weathered patina and oxidized accents. This vintage Chinese rattan hat box exudes a rustic charm with its ...
Category
Chinese Rustic Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique German Sterling Silver and Enamel Dressing Table Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver and enamel dressing table box; an addition to our diverse range of antique silver boxes and cases.
This exceptional German sterling silver dressing table box has a cylindrical form with a domed cover.
The surface of the body is embellished with an impressive blue hot enamel panel incorporating scrolling leaf and floral decoration.
This antique box is fitted with the original hinged cover embellished with exceptional hot enamel ornamentation, all framed with a plain border.
The domed enamel panel to the cover depicts a female in draped layered clothing interacting with a male figure, examining harvested fruits.
The interior of the box retains the original gilding.
The hallmarks struck to the underside this exceptional box include:
Maker's marks: Horn icon(untraced)
Silver quality/purity mark: 935, sterling *
National mark/reichsmark: Crescent moon and crown (Halbmond und Krone)
Dutch Import Duty Mark: ZI (sterling, used from 1953)
Condition
This antique German box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The enamel panels are in perfect condition.
The original gilding details to the body of the box have natural wear in keeping with age.
The German hallmarks and Dutch import hallmark struck to the underside of the body are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of German silverware...
Category
German Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emerald Green Goat Skin Covered Wooden Cylinder Box in the Style of Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a beautiful emerald green goat skin cylinder box with a brass pineapple finial on lid and wooden interior in the style of Aldo Tura.
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
pelican candy jar blown glass
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
pelican candy jar blown glass
beautiful candy dish, very collectible
motif: pelican in blown glass
has its original paint
some wear due to its age
Origin Arg...
Category
Argentine Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Blown Glass
1940s Distressed Military Ice Cooler Tote Portable Chest Leather Canvas
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Distressed Military Ice Bucket Portable Insulated Chest
US vintage military surplus ice cooler chest
designed in metal, canvas, cotton and leather
23...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
Natural Form Burl Wood Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Natural form burl wood box.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Burl
Vintage Wooden Box, circa 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood
Fully functional
Good original condition.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood
Wah Ming Chang "Bronze Originals of California" Ashtray c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An impressive, heavy solid bronze mid-century ashtray designed by California artist and sculptor Wah Ming Chang. Known later in life for his sculptures and the props he design...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver, Copper
Vintage Parchment Pillbox
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful parchment pill box designed in the 1950s of fine Italian manufacture.
The pill box is small with a rectangular shape, made entirely of light green parchment on the outside...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Briar and Brass Jewellery Box, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Large jewellery box in walnut root and brass, with brass borders and decorations, which opens to reveal small storage compartments.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
1950s Tibetan Hand-Carved Metal Box with a Costumbrist Scene
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Tibetan hand-carved metal box with a Costumbrist scene.
Category
Tibetan Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
"Barc in the Sky", Art Deco Covered Box w/ Sailboat in the Clouds by Simonetto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinary example of high style Art Deco design by one of Italy's masters in the 1930s -- Angelo Simonetto -- this covered, oval ceramic box depicts a golden barc or sailboat ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Hand turned Padouk Lidded Pot
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful hand produced pot with lid. Turned from Padauk, the colour has mellowed with age, dates from the 1970s.
Green baize to the base. Lid removes. In good over all condition.
Category
English Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Padouk
1960s Modernist Huon Pine Small Wood Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Wood Vintage Jewelry Box
Huon Pine Wood
1.75 h x 3.38 diameter
Signed Rodeo Creations Myrtle Box.
Original Vintage Unrestored Conditi...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood, Pine
Silvered Bronze and Etched Glass Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sculptural foliate motif cast and silvered bronze box with interior etched glass.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Rosenthal Box with Porcelain Tiles by Bjorn Wiinblad, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal, Studio Line
Wood cigarette box with four decorative porcelain tiles with gold glaze by Bjorn Wiinblad
with round label Rosenthal Germany at b...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Oblong Tribal Sea Shell Box with Removable Top and Geometric Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Oblong wooden box with inlaid shells. Created from bamboo or other similar material, this decorative box features white seashells in a tribal black and white design. At the top, blac...
Category
Southeast Asian Tribal Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Shell, Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Vintage Hollywood Regency Baccarat-Style Crystal Box
Located in Augusta, GA
Vintage Baccarat-style crystal box
Hollywood Regency
Made in France in the 1960s
Beautiful detailed design
Category
French Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Willy Guhl Concrete Box with Lid, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural concrete crate by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland, in the 1960s. Rounded rectangular frame with indented ridge. With matching removable lid/cover. Great for outside st...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Cement
Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani
By Ottaviani
Located in Uccle, BE
Rosewood box decorated with a sterling silver and enamel plaque by the Italian silversmith Ottaviani, circa 1960s. Signed with the maker’s signature and “925”.
Notes: Ottaviani (1945-contemporary) is a jewelry and silver firm located in the small seaside...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rustic Majolica Bird Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic Majolica Bird Tureen, circa 1950.
Category
French Country Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage Chinese Woven Rattan and Bamboo Pillow Basket with Geometric Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese woven rattan pillow basket from the mid-20th century, with geometric decor, bamboo and lateral handles. Attracting our eyes with its bamboo armature and rattan covered structure, this rustic pillow basket is adorned with black geometric motifs. Fitted with metal hardware in the front, the box opens up to reveal a convenient storage space. Used as a decorative object or to store items of your choice, this vintage Chinese pillow...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Rattan
Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Duck or Swan Box Redmile Objects London England
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful RARE Anthony Redmile shell encrusted swan or duck form box, 20th c.
Red lined interior with "redmile objects london - england' stickers. Substantial weight.
Category
English Folk Art Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Shell, Lacquer
1950s Hand-Painted Wicker Basket with Handle
Located in Marbella, ES
Beautiful hand-woven wicker basket decorated with hand-painted floral details in vibrant hues. Its design features a domed lid and a handle reinforced with colorful fibers, making it...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wicker
Ceramic Covered Pot, Jean Mégard, Biot 1952
By Jean Mégard
Located in St Ouen, FR
Extremely rare covered pot.
Rich glazes with a juxtaposition of white and vivid colours forming an abstract overprinted decor.
The inside of the cover features a generous dedication...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Large Round Flowers Cream Art Deco Box Emaux de Longwy, 1930
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare large ceramic Art deco fluted round box by Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy made around 1930. This beautiful box features a colourful...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Hong Kong Decorative Brass Pewter Six-Sided Trinket Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass Pewter six-sided decorative gift Trinket Box
stamped Hong Kong
2.5 h x 8 diameter
Preowned original vintage condition.
Refer to images.
Category
Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Large Antique Chinese Octagonal Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Oriental Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s.
Large Asian Chinese black lacquered tea box with nume...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Carl Auböck Box with Comb and a Brush, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck brush and comb in a box, Austria 1960s.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood, Horn
"Sailing on the Nile, " Rare Covered Art Deco Box with Egyptian Pyramids
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking and rare, this round covered Art Deco box depicts two traditional boats with sails on the Nile River, with two of the great Pyramids of Egypt...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite vintage Tessellated Marble Box by Maitland-Smith epitomizes luxury and refined craftsmanship. Made from high-quality marble, the box features a stunning tessellated pa...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Marble
Etched Glass Lidded Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lidded Box in the style of Dorothy Thorpe. Divided bottom, chrome hinge. 1 small chip to underside of lid's lip.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Glass
Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box Leaf Motif, Jewelry Box, Keepsake Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade beautifully carved wooden box, jewelry box or keepsake box.
The Inside has 2 compartments which measure 3.38 x 3.38 inches.
No makers mark.
A-916-335
Category
American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Wood Arts & Crafts Tramp Art Folk Art Jewelry Box Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wood Arts & Crafts tramp art folk art jewelry box trinket box. Item features mirror to the interior lid, solid wood construction, beautiful...
Category
Arts and Crafts Mid-20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood
