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Style: Machine Age
A Very Fine Early 20th Century Enamelled Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
A Very Fine Early 20th Century Enamelled Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

A Very Fine Early 20th Century Enamelled Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

By Henry Clifford Davis

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The front of the case exhibiting an exquisite hand painted panel depicting sprays of irises in shades of lavender, royal blue & green, set against a radiant white enamelled machined ...

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Mid-20th Century English Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

John Otar Brass & Copper Mixed-Metal Machine Age Art Deco Lidded Box
John Otar Brass & Copper Mixed-Metal Machine Age Art Deco Lidded Box

John Otar Brass & Copper Mixed-Metal Machine Age Art Deco Lidded Box

By John Otar

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very iconic lidded box by Russian born John Otar. This 1936 patented design (submitted in 1933) was made in Otar's Santa Cruz workshop. Its design is unique in that the dis...

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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

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Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Silvered Crest Lacquered Box w/ Bakelite Handles
Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Silvered Crest Lacquered Box w/ Bakelite Handles

Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Silvered Crest Lacquered Box w/ Bakelite Handles

Located in New York, NY

This Art Deco Machine Age lacquered box, featuring aluminum construction, a silvered crest, and Bakelite handles, is an exquisite representation of American design from circa 1935. I...

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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Boxes

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20th Century Art Deco Solid Silver & Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case c.1929
20th Century Art Deco Solid Silver & Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case c.1929

20th Century Art Deco Solid Silver & Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case c.1929

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th Century silver and guilloche enamel cigarette case, of a rectangular form with rounded sides. The one side of the body is enamelled in translucent green over a circular spiral e...

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20th Century European Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with only some light scratches. S...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Sterling Silver Italian Gilded and Enameled Table Box
20th Century Sterling Silver Italian Gilded and Enameled Table Box

20th Century Sterling Silver Italian Gilded and Enameled Table Box

$16,759Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.58 in Dm 7.68 in

20th Century Sterling Silver Italian Gilded and Enameled Table Box

By Salimbeni

Located in VALENZA, IT

Round haped silver gilded 925/1000 table box with translucent enamels on guilloche with hand-painted floral miniatures and gold paillons Made in Italy 1.400 grams The Miniatures are hand-painted on a usually white homogeneous enamel base. The same colored glazes are used, but ground much finer, which are mixed with special oils to form an infinite palette of colors. The paint must be gradually dried on electric stoves...

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1980s Italian Vintage Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, with some scratches, scuffs and we...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Lidded Bronze Art Deco Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Lidded Bronze Art Deco Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

Lidded Bronze Art Deco Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. The inside clad in teak wood. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with only a few light scratche...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s
Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s

$824

H 1.97 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s This is a wonderful lidded ceramic art deco box. Great design and lovely colors - a true modernist piece with a lot of elegance. Would be gr...

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Mid-20th Century European Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Pottery

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Ladies' handbag cigarette case with an oval section in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent enamel on a guilloché and a monochrome, hand-painted miniature of a landscape, in the E...

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1950s Italian Vintage Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Art Deco Copper and Brass Box
Art Deco Copper and Brass Box

Art Deco Copper and Brass Box

$468

H 3.15 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco Copper and Brass Box

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautifully made and decorated box in brass and copper. Key is present.

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1930s German Vintage Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco Modernist Metal Brass Jewelry Cigar Box Humidor Etched Lacquered
Art Deco Modernist Metal Brass Jewelry Cigar Box Humidor Etched Lacquered

Art Deco Modernist Metal Brass Jewelry Cigar Box Humidor Etched Lacquered

By Bauhaus Deutschland, Erhard & Söhne, Ruppelwerk, Bauhaus

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Elegant vintage jewelry or cigar box, attributed to Erhard & Söhne, Germany, early to mid-20th century. This finely crafted box is made of gilt brass and richly decorated with intric...

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1930s German Vintage Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Metal

Fine Silver Snuff Box, Early 20th Century
Fine Silver Snuff Box, Early 20th Century

Fine Silver Snuff Box, Early 20th Century

$533Sale Price|25% Off

H 0.6 in W 2.17 in D 3.15 in

Fine Silver Snuff Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

A superb rectangular silver snuff box, masterfully crafted in in the early 20th century, featuring exquisitely chased and repoussé decoration. The hinged lid is richly adorned with s...

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Early 20th Century Italian Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Silver

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Spun Aluminum and Red Bakelite Machine Age Trinket Box for Kenilworth Studios
Spun Aluminum and Red Bakelite Machine Age Trinket Box for Kenilworth Studios

Spun Aluminum and Red Bakelite Machine Age Trinket Box for Kenilworth Studios

By Kenilworth Studios

Located in New Windsor, NY

Spun aluminum and red Bakelite trinket box by Kenilworth Studios. Yes, a box can be round. Good overall condition with minimal wear due to age and use. The Bakelite top is bright an...

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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Heavy Storage/Safe Rectangular Iron Box
Heavy Storage/Safe Rectangular Iron Box

Heavy Storage/Safe Rectangular Iron Box

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H 15 in W 20.5 in D 14.25 in

Heavy Storage/Safe Rectangular Iron Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a heavy iron storage/safe box. The rectangular metal box is adorned with octagonal shaped repousse molding around its sides. The upper side is a hinged lid that has a metal doorknob to pull it up. There is an escutcheon beside the doorknob that lock the box with an antique key...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Iron

Machine Age boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Machine Age boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, aluminum and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Machine Age boxes made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Ferguson Brothers, Henry Clifford Davis, and Palmer Smith. 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 $895 and tops out at $2,200 while the average work can sell for $1,600.