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Art Deco Boxes

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box Sterling Silver Jewllery Box Casket Home Decor
Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box Sterling Silver Jewllery Box Casket Home Decor

Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box Sterling Silver Jewllery Box Casket Home Decor

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box with Hunting Scene Relief Decoration Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Box, Handmade Jewellery Casket, Collectible Home Décor A rare and highly...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Paul Milet for Sevres Porcelain Box
Vintage Paul Milet for Sevres Porcelain Box

Vintage Paul Milet for Sevres Porcelain Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite porcelain box is a rare testament to the masterful artistry of Paul Milet for Sèvres, a celebrated collaboration from the early 20th century. Embodying the rich, lustr...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lidded Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Lidded Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Lidded Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Round lidded bronze jar with ornamental knop designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Round light bronze jar with lid and decorative knop * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB 1541...

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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian 800 Hand Chased Silver & Ruby Inset Minaudière Vanity Case
Antique Italian 800 Hand Chased Silver & Ruby Inset Minaudière Vanity Case

Antique Italian 800 Hand Chased Silver & Ruby Inset Minaudière Vanity Case

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian, 20th century. A beautiful Italian 800 silver miniadiere or makeup compact case. The case has rubies inset to the top which accents the hand chased floral decoration. The si...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Cash Box, France 1930s
Art Deco Cash Box, France 1930s

Art Deco Cash Box, France 1930s

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

French steel box from the 1930s. Green lacquered case with golden craquelé pattern. The cash register has a classic handle and a key to lock. Painted green in the interior and a shee...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Le Maire of Paris Humidor Cigar Box with Burrwood Veneer With Chrome Fittings
Le Maire of Paris Humidor Cigar Box with Burrwood Veneer With Chrome Fittings

Le Maire of Paris Humidor Cigar Box with Burrwood Veneer With Chrome Fittings

By Le Maire Paris

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Le Maire of Paris Sumptuous Table Top Lockable Cigar Humidor Box. Executed in Burr Walnut Veneer With A French Polish Finished. Attractively accented by chrome fixtures. Humidor ...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Chrome

FLORON Chicago 1930 Art Deco Geometric Desk Box In Steel & Carved Cedarwood
FLORON Chicago 1930 Art Deco Geometric Desk Box In Steel & Carved Cedarwood

FLORON Chicago 1930 Art Deco Geometric Desk Box In Steel & Carved Cedarwood

Located in Miami, FL

An art-deco desk box designed by Floron Chicago. This is a beautiful Streamline geometric desk-box created in Chicago United States during the Art Deco period by Floron, between the...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

French Art Deco Jewelry Box
French Art Deco Jewelry Box

French Art Deco Jewelry Box

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French Art Deco Jewelry Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco box ,walnut wood base and walnut veneer. The wood box can be use as a cigar box.

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes

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Walnut

Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rhomboid Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Rhomboid Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

Rhomboid Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Rhomboid jewelry chest in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a stunning geometric piece to store your personal items. This piece has 3 drawer compartments and a flap top opening that have black velvet...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact
Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact

Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact

By Cartier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century Cartier Art Deco 9 carat gold extremely large compact, of rectangular form, inside bearing various open and closed compartments and a retracting lipstick, the to...

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20th Century English Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Trinket in Frosted Glass, 1920s
Art Deco Trinket in Frosted Glass, 1920s

Art Deco Trinket in Frosted Glass, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unique multifaceted trinket with hand painted motif to the lid. It was made in Denmark during the 1920s, probably by Lyngby Glas in Copenhagen.

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1920s Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Glass

R&Y Augousti Box
R&Y Augousti Box

R&Y Augousti Box

By R & Y Augousti

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Small vintage R&Y Augousti Art Deco style box with inlayed faux bamboo decoration retailers label to the underside Paris France circa 1990 R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s. Through their mix of vintage and contemporary design their furniture and home accessories brand were met with worldwide praise. From a debut collection for the luxurious Hotel Crillon...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigar Box
Large Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigar Box

Large Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigar Box

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in New York, NY

George V sterling silver cigar box. Made by Barnard & Sons, Ltd in London in 1930. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and with tapering tab; top flap with engine-turne...

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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cut Crystal Domed Lidded Box on Hinge With Brass Closure Details
Cut Crystal Domed Lidded Box on Hinge With Brass Closure Details

Cut Crystal Domed Lidded Box on Hinge With Brass Closure Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent cut crystal Box with Brass closure and hinge. The condition is very good with no chips or cracks. A compliment to any cocktail table, desk, side table or work stati...

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20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

R & Y Augousti Shagreen Decorative Rhombas Box
R & Y Augousti Shagreen Decorative Rhombas Box

R & Y Augousti Shagreen Decorative Rhombas Box

By R & Y Augousti

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original R&Y Augousti decorative rhombas wooden box wrapped in Shagreen. Acquired from the John Traina estate. Mr. Traina was a San Francisco philanthropist, vintner and w...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Animal Skin, Shagreen, Wood

Chase Usa Co. 1930 Art Deco Geometric Steel Box with Bakelite and Wood
Chase Usa Co. 1930 Art Deco Geometric Steel Box with Bakelite and Wood

Chase Usa Co. 1930 Art Deco Geometric Steel Box with Bakelite and Wood

By Chase and Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Geometric Art Deco box designed by Chase Usa Co. Beautiful Streamline geometric box, created during the Art Deco period by the Chase USA Co., back in the 1930. This trinket box ha...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Steel

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1957
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1957

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1957

By A.E. Poston & Co. Ltd 1

Located in New York, NY

English Art Deco sterling silver box, 1957. Rectangular with plain sides. Cover hinged and tabbed with flat top and chamfered edges; allover engine-turned ornament. Cedar-lined inter...

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1950s British Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Shagreen Box by Asprey, England
Art Deco Shagreen Box by Asprey, England

Art Deco Shagreen Box by Asprey, England

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully finished in panels of ivory-toned shagreen, this hinged box is a superb example of the craftsmanship practiced by the famed Asprey Company in London. Founded in the late ...

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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Boxes

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Shagreen

Art Deco Decorative Box in Walnut and Etched Glass, Italy, Circa 1930
Art Deco Decorative Box in Walnut and Etched Glass, Italy, Circa 1930

Art Deco Decorative Box in Walnut and Etched Glass, Italy, Circa 1930

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A box in from the 1930's in Art Deco style made from wood and etched glass. The glass is possible to lift off to clean. The use is uncertain but we believe it is possibly made to hol...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Alabaster French Powder Vanity Jar, c1930
Art Deco Alabaster French Powder Vanity Jar, c1930

Art Deco Alabaster French Powder Vanity Jar, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For you consideration is this stunning Art Deco ladies powder bowl made in alabaster. Originating from France and dating to the 1930's is this beautifully coloured and beautifully hand painted ladies...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Blue Mirror Glass Box, Early 20th Century
Art Deco Blue Mirror Glass Box, Early 20th Century

Art Deco Blue Mirror Glass Box, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful royal blue mirrored glass and tole metal box, Art Deco period, Europe, circa early-20th century. Box has a geometric royal blue mirror exterior with a green tole metal interior. Use...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Tôle

Art Deco Glass Jewellery Box
Art Deco Glass Jewellery Box

Art Deco Glass Jewellery Box

Located in København, København

Stunning French Art Deco jewellery box in green and black cut glass with mirror mosaic tiles on the sides.

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Cut Glass, Mirror, Opaline Glass

Art Deco Schlevogt Ingrid Malachite Glass Trinket Box, 1930s
Art Deco Schlevogt Ingrid Malachite Glass Trinket Box, 1930s

Art Deco Schlevogt Ingrid Malachite Glass Trinket Box, 1930s

Located in Lucenec, SK

This is a magnificent 1934 Art Deco Czech/Bohemian Jewelry/trinket Box by Heinrich Hoffmann and Curt Schlevogt - INGRID collection of heavy green mal...

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1930s Vintage Art Deco Boxes

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Malachite

Japanese Art Deco Style Trinket Box or Hand-Carved Rosewood Jewelry Box
Japanese Art Deco Style Trinket Box or Hand-Carved Rosewood Jewelry Box

Japanese Art Deco Style Trinket Box or Hand-Carved Rosewood Jewelry Box

By Japanese Studio

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Art Deco Style Trinket Box or Hand-Carved Rosewood Jewelry Box A unique hand-crafted, Japanese wooden box designed in the Art Deco style and of the period. This rare antiqu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Boxes

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Rosewood

"Reclining Male Nude, " Antique Hinged Box with Inset Drawing by Gaston Goor
"Reclining Male Nude, " Antique Hinged Box with Inset Drawing by Gaston Goor

"Reclining Male Nude, " Antique Hinged Box with Inset Drawing by Gaston Goor

By Gaston Goor

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Created at the height of the Art Deco period, in 1940s France, but clearly inspired by the monumental male nudes of Michelangelo and the high Renaissance in Italy, this 1942 drawing ...

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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria
Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

Located in Vienna, Austria

A unique brass cigarette container from the 1920's hand made in Austria. On top of the lid is a glass stone in turquoise colour. the lid fits tightly into the container. From the bot...

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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Boxes

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Brass

Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont

By Alexander Lamont

Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...

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2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer

Fabulous Antique English Rose Quartz & Lapis Lazuli Box, c.1920
Fabulous Antique English Rose Quartz & Lapis Lazuli Box, c.1920

Fabulous Antique English Rose Quartz & Lapis Lazuli Box, c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful early Art Deco box made from highly prized Rose Quartz framed by exotic blue Lapis Lazuli, a winning combination. Excellent condition dating to c.1920. Measures: 6 1/8...

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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

1930s Art Déco Lacquered Wood and Eggshell Decorative Box by Jean Dunand, France
1930s Art Déco Lacquered Wood and Eggshell Decorative Box by Jean Dunand, France

1930s Art Déco Lacquered Wood and Eggshell Decorative Box by Jean Dunand, France

By Jean Dunand

Located in North Miami, FL

1930s Art Déco black lacquer, eggshells and varnished wood decorative box by Jean Dunand, France By: Jean Dunand Material: wood, metal, lacquer, eggshell Technique: cast, molded, ca...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Tessellated Box Art Deco Revival
Maitland Smith Tessellated Box Art Deco Revival

Maitland Smith Tessellated Box Art Deco Revival

By Maitland Smith

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Wonderful 1980s Art Deco revival box by Maitland Smith constructed out of tessellated marble with inlaid brass detail.

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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco / Arts & Crafts Pewter Small Box Green Glass Cabochon Casket Letter C
Art Deco / Arts & Crafts Pewter Small Box Green Glass Cabochon Casket Letter C

Art Deco / Arts & Crafts Pewter Small Box Green Glass Cabochon Casket Letter C

Located in Norwich, GB

An Art Deco pewter covered small lidded box with green glass cabochon. English. Circa 1930. The box has hand-tooled geometric design to the top with the initial 'C' along with all o...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes

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Pewter

Val Saint Lambert  (Atrib.) Red Floral Cut-to-Clear Crystal Table Box
Val Saint Lambert  (Atrib.) Red Floral Cut-to-Clear Crystal Table Box

Val Saint Lambert (Atrib.) Red Floral Cut-to-Clear Crystal Table Box

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Val Saint Lambert (Attrib.) Red Floral Cut-to-Clear Crystal Table Box A richly detailed cut-to-clear crystal table box is attributed to Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, circa 1920. This ...

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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Glass

table box enamel sterling silver peacocks with “ramage” Salimbeni
table box enamel sterling silver peacocks with “ramage” Salimbeni

table box enamel sterling silver peacocks with “ramage” Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular table box with rounded corners in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with very fine hand-engraving, also on the sides, of peacocks with “ramage” similar to tiger tails,...

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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art deco style lacquered wood jewelry box, Jacques Blanchard, France 1970s
Art deco style lacquered wood jewelry box, Jacques Blanchard, France 1970s

Art deco style lacquered wood jewelry box, Jacques Blanchard, France 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Art deco style red lacquered wood jewelry box Jacques Blanchard Creations France 1970s H 8 cm × 28 × 16 cm Conditions: very good consistent with age and use

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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Harewood

Art Deco 800 Silver Compact with Floral and Butterfly Motif, Gemstones
Art Deco 800 Silver Compact with Floral and Butterfly Motif, Gemstones

Art Deco 800 Silver Compact with Floral and Butterfly Motif, Gemstones

Located in Astoria, NY

Floral and Butterfly Motif 800 Silver Multicolored Gemstone Powder Compact, featuring hand fabricated silver hinged compact decorated with bead set rubies, emeralds, sapphires, quart...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco
Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco

Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare -- perhaps unique -- enameled cigarette case or compact features a cartouche with a kneeling Egyptian figure surrounded by symbols and hieroglyphics on its lid, all in tone...

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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Swedish Art Deco Bonbonnière by Sune Bäckström, 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Bonbonnière by Sune Bäckström, 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Bonbonnière by Sune Bäckström, 1930s

By Sune Bäckström, Einar Backstrom

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elegant Swedish Art Deco bonbonnière designed by Sune Bäckström, executed in beautifully hammered copper with a rich warm patina dating from the 1930s. The sculptural rounded form i...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Boxes

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Bronze, Copper

Antique Art Deco Nesting Dolls Boxes Handpainted after Kustodiev
Antique Art Deco Nesting Dolls Boxes Handpainted after Kustodiev

Antique Art Deco Nesting Dolls Boxes Handpainted after Kustodiev

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Art Deco set of 7 nesting dolls Handpainted each in different image after Kustodiev paintings. signed by the artist. Rare collectible and decorative set. Masterful painting o...

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1920s Russian Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Ernest Cambeau Paris 1920 Art Deco Box .950 Sterling Silver with Ceylon Sapphire
Ernest Cambeau Paris 1920 Art Deco Box .950 Sterling Silver with Ceylon Sapphire

Ernest Cambeau Paris 1920 Art Deco Box .950 Sterling Silver with Ceylon Sapphire

By Ernest Combeau

Located in Miami, FL

A hinged box designed by Ernest Cambeau. A beautiful hinged box, created in Paris France by the silversmith Ernest Cambeau, back in the 1920. This box has been crafted in a cushio...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Shagreen Table Box
Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Shagreen Table Box

Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Shagreen Table Box

By Charles Boyton & Sons, Ltd.

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted shagreen table box, London, 1923, Charles Boynton & Sons, Ltd, makers. Measures: 6 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" deep x 2 1/4" high. Wood lined. Shagreen is be...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique
A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique

By René Lalique

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

From Paris to Cairo: René Lalique’s ‘Fouad I’ Box and Its Royal Legacy A rare and historically significant creation by the preeminent French glass artist René Lalique, this exquisite box and cover, designed in 1924, exemplifies the fusion of artistic mastery and regal symbolism. Fashioned in clear and frosted glass, the piece is adorned with a finely moulded relief of winged solar discs, a motif evocative of ancient Egyptian iconography and celestial divinity. The subtle sepia staining enhances the intricate detailing, imbuing the composition with depth and an ethereal luminosity. The frosted lid bears a distinguished engraving of King Fouad I of Egypt, his state portrait rendered with remarkable precision, underscoring both his sovereign authority and the modern aspirations of his reign. A dedication inscribed on the base—"Offert par Fakhry Pacha à Paris le 9 Octobre 1924"—further contextualizes the piece within the realm of diplomatic and ceremonial gifting, situating it as a testament to cross-cultural exchange and early 20th-century Franco-Egyptian relations. Signed ‘R. LALIQUE’ to the lid, this refined objet d’art reflects Lalique’s unparalleled ability to harmonize material innovation with historical reverence. This box stands as an exceptional example of early 20th-century glasswork, where the aesthetic ideals of Art Deco converge with the grandeur of Egyptian heritage. Now regarded as one of the finest expressions of Lalique’s oeuvre, this box not only embodies the technical virtuosity of its maker but also serves as an enduring artifact of royal patronage and artistic diplomacy. Provenance Lot 39, Lalique, Christie's, 12 May 1998 Private collection Bequeathed to the present owner in 2020 Private Collection, UK Solomon Treasure...

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20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Glass

Fine Cherry Wood Art Deco Box Carl Auböck, 1930s
Fine Cherry Wood Art Deco Box Carl Auböck, 1930s

Fine Cherry Wood Art Deco Box Carl Auböck, 1930s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Nice, well preserved Art Deco box made of cherry wood. By Carl Auböck, 1930s. Listed as a scetch drawing in catalog "Die Kataloge der Werkstätte Carl Auböck 1925-1975" [The catalo...

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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Boxes

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Copper

Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite set of two boxes by Kifu Paris showcases the luxurious craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that the brand is renowned for. Handcrafted in white shagreen, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Flamed sandstone box by Charles Gréber, France circa 1920
Flamed sandstone box by Charles Gréber, France circa 1920

Flamed sandstone box by Charles Gréber, France circa 1920

By Charles Greber

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Octogonal box with lid, sporting a large and decorative handle with foliage pattern. Rich marbled brown/ green glaze. Charles Gréber (1853-1935) Beauvais, France. signed " C. Gréb...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Sandstone

Italian Desk Box in Leather and Cut Glass, 1970s
Italian Desk Box in Leather and Cut Glass, 1970s

Italian Desk Box in Leather and Cut Glass, 1970s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful desk box or casket made of leather and cut glass. Made in Italy of the 1970s. The box is trimmed with smooth leather, a fine black leather edge and finely finished stitc...

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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Boxes

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Leather, Glass, Cut Glass, Wood

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Floral & Ribbon Decoration
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Floral & Ribbon Decoration

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Floral & Ribbon Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This silver and enamel cigarette case is hallmarked by an unknown maker and is presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920. The case is composed of .800 silver and ha...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rare Art Deco Ceramic Powder Bowl — “Aladin” Range, France , c1930
Rare Art Deco Ceramic Powder Bowl — “Aladin” Range, France , c1930

Rare Art Deco Ceramic Powder Bowl — “Aladin” Range, France , c1930

Located in Devon, England

A beautifully preserved and exceptionally rare Art Deco ceramic powder bowl featuring an elegant seated lady poised gracefully on a luxurious high-back chair. Crafted in France and p...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box
Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box

Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Art Deco porcelain monkey tabacco box Hand-glazed and hand-painted, created by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz and manufactured by Theodore Haviland By: Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Theodore Havila...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes

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Enamel

Art Deco boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include René Lalique, Tiffany Studios, Alfred Dunhill, and Cartier. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $115 and tops out at $30,000 while the average work can sell for $1,262.