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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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
Art Deco jewelry box in facet cut glass and oak, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / jewelry box / facet cut glass, oak / Art Deco / Mid-century
An elegant jewelry box in facet cut glass with oak wooden frame, handcrafted in France in the 1930s. The ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Cut Glass, Oak
Italian Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Sailboat Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Cut Sailboat Decoration And Original Brass Hardware.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Brass Wall Kitchen Box for Storage Vienna Around, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass wall kitchen box for storage vienna around 1920s.
Brass polished and stove enameled.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Chase Usa Co. 1930 Art Deco Geometric Steel Box with Bakelite and Wood
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
straw marquetry box attributed to Jean Michel Frank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful box with straw marquetry is attributed to Jean Michel Frank as it is similar in size and pattern with his work.
Box is unsigned but in good condition, red leather back.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Straw
Egyptian Revival Bronze Round Pharaoh Case W/ Carved Bone Face, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Immerse yourself in the opulence of the Original Art Deco era with this exquisite Egyptian Revival cast bronze case. Adorned with a meticulously carved bone face, the removable lid s...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Leather, Glass, Cut Glass, Wood
Set of 2 Boxes in Shagreen with Shell and Brass Insert by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of two rectangular boxes is masterfully crafted from antique shagreen, showcasing a unique cosmos pattern that elegantly marries modern design with classic luxury....
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
1932 René Lalique - Art Deco Box Nippon Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco box "Nippon" made in cleat glass by René Lalique in 1932.
Stamped signature.
Perfect condition.
Diameter: 13 cm
Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œu...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco 1900 Stoneware Ceramic Brown Decorative Box Gentil & Bourdet French Art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gentil & Bourdet
Original and decorative stoneware ceramic box.
Elegant brown stoneware ceramic glaze for this art deco 1900 ceramic box.
Signed under the base
Original p...
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20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Bronze Figure 'The Juggler' by CJR Colinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extensively exhibited in Paris Salons throughout the Jazz and Deco Age, Belgian-born artist Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1880-1950) was know for her fluid, dynamic figural sculptur...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of three square boxes by R&Y Augousti is a masterclass in luxury craftsmanship, merging sleek design with sumptuous materials. The textured black shagreen wraps each piece, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Art Deco sewing box with sculpted roses and red velvet top, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / sewing box / wood, fabric / Art Deco / Mid-century / Vintage
Elegant wooden box with sculpted roses and red velvet top. Crafted around 1900 in France.
This timeles...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Montagnani, Mid Century Brass & Burl Wood Veneer Box, Italy, Circa 1970's
By Montagnani
Located in Chatham, ON
Montagnani (Manufacturer) - Rare Mid-Century Modern brass and burl wood veneer box - diagonal stained pattern to the top panel with blonde wood interior - brown Plexiglas to the inte...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
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
R & Y Augousti Paris France Applied Ivy Snakeskin Decorative Table Box
Located in New York, NY
R & Y Augousti Paris France Applied Metal Ivy Snakeskin Decorative Table Box. Overall excellent condition. Age appropriate wear. Measures approximately 10 1/4" long, 3 5/8" wide, a...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of 3 round boxes in black shagreen by R&Y Augousti showcases a design that seamlessly marries form and function. Each box features a perfectly symmetrical circular shape, ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Shagreen Box by Asprey, England
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
Materials
Shagreen
Art Deco Chrome Streamlined Car Trinket Box 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Chrome Streamlined Car Trinket Box 1930s
Brass casting
Good Art deco Streamlined shaped car
Chrome Plated
Hinged top trinket box/desk tidy
Enamel badge on top Reads WESTON.S...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Mid-Century Silver Cigarette Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Mid-Century (1940s) sterling silver rectangular (cigarette) box with fluted etched design and initials: A.M.G.
Category
1940s English Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1930s Ceramic Bonbonniere, by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Devon, England
Beautifully styled is this 1930s Art Deco French Bonbonniere. Typical Art Deco colouring which is as bright and crisp as when first manufactured. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Karl Palda Art Deco Glass Cigarette Box
By Karl Palda
Located in Red Lion, PA
This stunning Karl Palda Art Deco cigarette box is a prime example of 1930s Czech glass design, featuring a sleek rectangular body with an abstracted, cut-glass lid. The geometric Ar...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Glass
Art deco sugar bowl with original glass and brass parts vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco sugar bowl with original glass and brass parts vienna around 1920s
The top is automaticly moving by pushing.
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock
Located in London, GB
This wonderful modern masterpiece has been created using original antique and vintage elements. The beautiful silver and guilloche enamel case da...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Set of 2 Boxes in Shagreen with Semi-Precious Stone and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Victoria" Box Set by Kifu Paris exudes luxury and craftsmanship, featuring two exquisite boxes in black shagreen, each adorned with bronze patina brass accents and a striking se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Art Deco Vase, Bowl in Carved Crystal Color Amber and Silver 800, Italy, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful bowl in circular crystal and handcut silver, the glass is thick, cut deep and evenly, without a single thread or a flow of glass inside. No chipping or scratches.
Bowl in ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Antique Glass and metal candy dish with lid, German by WMF
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Good: This antique or vintage item may have some wear, such as scratches and other signs of aging.
Category
1920s German Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Metal
Frencch Art Deco Jewelery or Cigar Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frenche At Deco jewelry box or cigar box .Walnut base and walnut veneer ,the top have a inlade wood work.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Walnut
1910 René Lalique - Box Paon Peacock Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Paon" (Peacock) made in glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1910.
Engraved signature.
Perfect condition. Extremely rare model.
Height: 5.5 cm
Diameter: 12 cm...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Silver Caviar BOX Decorative Box, HERRING JAR Glass Insert & Fish Handle
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique valuable handmade silver box or Decorative caviar box with decorative Herring fish lid pressed, cast and chased, glass insert. Rectangular body on short, curved feet with hinged, vaulted lid. All-encompassing C-curves in relief, latticework, rocailles, tendrils of flowers and matching cartouches.
Antique Silver Caviar...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Round Boxes in Black Shell with Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious set of round boxes by Kifu Paris exemplifies high-end design and artisanal craftsmanship. Meticulously crafted with a veneer of black pen shell, the boxes boast a stun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Boxes in Pen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sleek set of 3 Desk Boxes by R&Y Augousti exemplifies the perfect balance between modern elegance and timeless luxury. Crafted in black pen shell with a curved top, each box is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Evans Art Deco Dance Compact
Located in Greer, SC
Vintage Evans Art Deco Dance Compact
Included is the lipstick, comb, coin compartment and powder compartment.
In good used condition
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Burr Walnut Glove Box w/Slightly Domed Lid and Bone Edges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Burled Walnut glove box of rectangular form with bone edges and slightly domed top. Relined.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Bone, Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco Modernist Original Ladies Leather & Chrome Clutch bag Purse, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is the original Art Deco super stylish leather handbag, a great example of Modernist Deco design of the 30's period. Features a dark brown leather body with ta...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Chrome
French Cut Crystal Dresser Table Jewelry Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A large rectangular clear cut crystal box with small diamonds cut pattern in the center and bordered by large stars. A starburst is at the bottom. A gilt metal embossed with flowers ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Cut Glass
Modern Box in Mother of Pearl with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Melting Box" by R&Y Augousti, crafted in polished stainless steel and adorned with intricate mother of pearl, is a striking piece that balances modern sophistication with artisa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Georg Nilsson by Gero, Zeist. An Art Deco silver plated jewellry box
Located in London, GB
Georg Nilsson by Gero, Zeist. An Art Deco silver plated jewellry box with two compartments and two lids with ebonised Beech handles and four corresponding...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Smoking box, France, Style: Art Deco, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Metal
Suite of Georg Jensen Sterling and Moonstone Jewelry
By Georg Jensen
Located in Essex, MA
Comprising a necklace, bracelet, pair of earrings and a ring.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Table Box for Cigarettes Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver
Located in Firenze, FI
Square table box for cigarettes with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Measure cm. 12.7 x 12.7 x 3.2. Weight gr. 640. Created in the Art Deco style...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Lidded box in art glass. Faceted clear and green glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Lidded box in art glass.
Faceted clear and green glass. Art Deco style.
Ca. 1940.
Labels and etched signature.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 10.5 cm x H...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Glass
An enameled art deco sterling silver cigarette case by Asprey & Co. Ltd. 1933
Located in Aachen, DE
A quality english sterling silver and enamel cigarette case from 1933 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., made in Birmingham and retailed in London. Designed in the art deco style with green and b...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Wooden Box
Located in Kiel, SH
Art Deco Wooden Box
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Crystal Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful clear crystal glass Art Deco Trinket Jewelry box or catchall. In very good condition with signs of use. A real collectors item for your Art Deco setting. Nice addi...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 3 Quilted Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco box collection by Kifu Paris exemplifies luxury through its intricate design and meticulous craftsmanship. This set of three quilted boxes in black pen shell, framed with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Boxes in White Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The set of three square boxes in white oak with a brass frame by R&Y Augousti presents a refined yet minimalist design that exudes modern luxury. The rich white oak wood is meticulou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Handmade Cribbage Board with Brass Inlay and Magnetic Storage Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A cribbage board made from brass and steel with intricate inlayed brass details.
A felt-lined drawer on one end holds a deck of cards while the two drawers on the opposite end hold pegs for scoring. Each drawer has magnetic retention to keep them snuggly within the box when not in use.
This design is modeled off of the traditional board, containing four runs of 30 holes, with each run divided into 5 point sections. An Old English game...
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2010s American Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Copper Wood Lined "Arabic" Lidded Box / Humidor
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice copper wood lined "Arabic" lidded box / humidor circa 1950s. The box is in good vintage condition and has what I beleive is inlaid Arabic writing on the top. #3813
Dim...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Shagreen Covered Box with Bone Edges, Marked "London Made"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered cedar box with bone edges, the snug fitting lid attached at the back with a single long stop hinge to prevent the lid falling back when open. The leather co...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
STUNNING VINTAGE HAND CARVED SOLID MALACHITE RECTANGLE TRiNKET JEWELLERY BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Malachite jewellery trinket storage box
A good...
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20th Century European Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Vintage Golf Glass Box With Golfer, by Heinrich Hoffmann
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Heinrich Hoffmann Glass Golf Box & Cover with Silver Plated Rim.
An Art Deco glass jewellery box, dish, of rectangular form with lid by renowned Czech...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Italian Playing Card Box
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A box for playing cards made in maple with decor in chrome and enameled symbols for spades, hearts, cloves and diamonds. The box has a hinged lid and inside there are three compartme...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Jade Carnelian and Sterling Cigarette Box with Decorative Rooster Top circa 1920
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Jade Carnelian and sterling cigarette box with decorative rooster top circa 1920‘S. Sterling is signed and numbered on the bottom. Amazing sterl...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Jade
Set of 2 Quilted Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Coco" round box in black shagreen with bronze patina brass exudes unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship. Its impeccably quilted shagreen surface is a tactile masterpiece, echoin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Painted Porcelain Tobacco Box Signed Edouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted porcelain tobacco box signed Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland Limoges. Art Deco period, France, circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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
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.