Florida Decorative Boxes

An enameled sliding box designed by Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988). This is a very rare rectangular sliding box created in Milano Italy by Piero Fornasetti. The box is from the mid-century period, crafted in the 1960's in steel and wood. The outer steel is embellished with applications of multicolor enamel depicting a double wheel racing car with a horse . The box is very decorative and in very good preserved condition. These kinds of boxes are highly collectable and desirable among the mid-century and Italian design collectors. Piero Fornasetti He was an Italian artist and designer that born in Milan into a middle-class family, Fornasetti creative pursuits encompassed design, decoration, painting, curating, and printing. His oeuvre, spanning over 13,000 works, displayed a wide range of objects and furniture with a unique emphasis on decorative diversity. Collaborating with figures like Gio Ponti, Fornasetti's atelier became synonymous with bringing art into everyday lives through practical yet artistically adorned objects. Fornasetti's artistic philosophy emphasized the production of series over one-of-a-kind pieces, reflecting his commitment to democratizing art. A central motif in his work was the "variations," notably exemplified in the iconic "Tema e Variazioni" series featuring over 400 renditions of opera singer Lina Cavalieri's face. His creative genius extended across different mediums, from furniture to paintings, demonstrating a coherent stylistic code. Although Fornasetti faced...

French Modern Specimen Hardwood Carved Conch Shell Motif Box France, Later 20th Century Realistically carved and modeled of book-matched hardwood as...

Presentation Snuff box from the 18th century French School. A very important and rare Neoclassical oval box, made in Paris, France circa 1790. It was crafted with translucent natu...

Art Deco Sterling Sailfish & Black Amethyst box by R. Blackington A stunning example of American Art Deco, the lid engraved with ocean waves, and a rai...

Presentation Tebako box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative presentation Tebako desk box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1880. This box h...

Showcasing the refined craftsmanship synonymous with mid-century design, this vintage tessellated stone box combines natural materials with clean architectural lines for a timeless a...

A nice example in beautiful condition. Original invoice pictured.  

A collection of four enamel pieces by Ernest Sohn, including 2 boxes and 2 dishes. Made of walnut and enamel on brass.

Antique Victorian walnut box with inlaid initials, two tiers interior and plenty of compartments.

Nautical Arts and Crafts Hardwood, Cypress and Bronze Knob Handmade and Hand painted Ceremony Box by McAdams Design, USA. This work is a product of the husband & wife design team of Joyce McAdams...

A George III tobacco round desk box made in England. This is a beautiful round desk box created in England during the period of king George III, back in 1787. The box was finely car...

Exceptional Maitland Smith Tasselated tiger cowrie sea shells boxes with bronze shells top handles and bronze sea shell foot. Palisander wood inside . Stamped Maitland Smith. Set of...

An early 19th century Chinese export lacquered box, richly decorated with detailed figural scenes. The exterior features a central court scene surrounded by additional vignettes of f...

Early nineteenth century Chinese chinoiserie black lacquer box with gold decoration. The exterior shows a finely detailed village scene with houses...

This unique abstract signed Mid-Century Modern mixed media hinged box is by Sigi Pineda and from Taxco Mexico in the 1950s. It is signed Sigi Taxco 8. The box is silver, brass, rosewood interior with the crushed turquoise, sodalite and other crushed stones...

A great table-top object. This example exhibits a lovely patinated finish. Mouse riding on a frog's back.

This enchanting vintage "Shanghai Weave" box is a masterclass in artisanal basketry, featuring a whimsical yet sophisticated design that captures the spirit of global curiosity. Hand...

Modernist box designed by Giovanni Ottaviani. Fabulous modernist rectangular box decorated with "smalto". It was designed by Giovanni Ottaviani during the post-war period in the cit...

Midcentury lidded pineapple expertly crafted in copper, hand hammered and decorated with stylized leaves and retaining its bronze like patina.

19th century Victorian English wood playing card box with a Jack of Clubs painted on paper on the front and book paper all around.

A 19th century French Provençal fariniere, or decorative box made of walnut with fine hand-carved decoration. Waxed patina. This beautifully crafted household item was commonly given...

Antique primitive oak wood open box with two handles.

A charming walnut jewelry box with enamel decoration by Bovano.

Spectacular vintage tortoise print oval box with Sea shell encrusted trim border and a porcelain crab pill box on top.

This refined vintage decorative box combines a dark wooden body with a striking lid inlay crafted from natural horn strips that feature a rich patina spanning warm amber to deep ebon...

Capture rustic charm with our American-style Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Wedding Chest. Handcrafted with intricate woven rattan, this chest blends bohemian aesthetics with vintage allu...

This charming vintage wood mosaic box is a beautifully crafted decorative object, showcasing an intricate geometric patchwork of carefully arranged wood segments. Composed of circula...

Add a touch of literary charm and clever concealment to your decor with this vintage book box. Disguised as a handsome, leather-bound edition of Sheridan's classic comedy, "School fo...

Peter Keil, Neo-expressionist, original painting on a travel suitcase. Signed and dated 1986 Berlin on bottom. Very good condition with mild storage...

Lovely R & Y Augousti attributed Jewelry, Watch or decorative Box in Tobacco Leaves over Hardwood with black Velvet inlay. In Clover shape with Bronze Ibex Knob in the Biedermeier Pe...

This vintage stone box is a sophisticated example of mid-century decorative design, combining the natural beauty of richly veined stone with the precision of geometric brass inlay. T...

This vintage carved wood box is a masterclass in Brutalist-inspired relief work, offering a sophisticated blend of geometric precision and organic warmth. The lid features a meticulo...

An early 20th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of solid walnut with hinged lid and small drawer. A rustic hand-crafted box with dark waxed finish. This box was used to s...

An early 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of solid oak. Hinged lid with tacked leather tabs. A simple handcrafted box with nice proportio...

Vintage handmade Maitland Smith light pink tessellated kidney shaped stone box. Mid-Century Modern Period made in the Philippines. No makers mark....

This vintage tessellated stone box exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and natural elegance that made tessellated stone furnishings highly sought after during the Mid-Century era. ...

Scandinavian Modern silver color Jewelry decorative covered box, Trinket, Keepsake by Empire Pewter 701. Inside is laid out with royal blue velvet and su...

English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid rectangular shaped box with oval shaped center.

A beautiful English Regency work box dating to the early 19th century, retaining its original fitted interior and luxurious velvet lining. Crafted in fine mahogany, the box opens to ...

An elegant Italian box made of brass and tiger's eye, ca' 1970's.

This vintage Brutalist tissue box transforms an everyday object into a bold sculptural statement, reflecting the experimental design ethos of the mid-20th century. Crafted from solid...

This elegant vintage hexagonal waste basket is a sophisticated example of Italian decorative design from the late 20th century. Crafted with a solid wood frame, the piece features si...

This elegant Italian leather box exudes mid-century sophistication and Old World charm. Handcrafted in Italy, the box features a rich, deep oxblood leather exterior adorned with intr...

Antique Japanese Lacquer And Giltwood Zushi Shrine, or traveling altar, with hand-carved wooden standing Japanese figure. Intricately bronzed...

The Vienna Porcelain Manufactory is illustrious for its production of porcelain boxes like this one hand-painted by Franz Wagner. The artist paints a beautiful and luminescent miniat...

This iconic vintage mid century hinged lidded brass box by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths was originally used at the time at elite dinner parties for the upper class to swee...

Russian silver enamel salt throne Moscow, circa 1888. Beautiful multicolored enamel throughout the surface, and gold wash on the inside. The throne is mark...

An early 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box from Provence hand-crafted from solid walnut with a tall back panel and hand-carved decorative trim. ...

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

A snuff box designed by Robert Mitchell. This is a fabulous antique pocket snuff-box created in Birmingham England by Robert Mitchell, back in the 1824. The unusual snuff box has be...

Schmid Design Folio Trademark Mid-Century Modern white glazed ceramic peanut shaped box, Keepsake or Trinket Box. Made out of cast Ceramic molds in America in the 1970s. Makers Mark ...

A charming copper box by Rebajes, signed.

This striking hand-carved wooden box takes the form of a Chinthea, the mythical guardian lion of Southeast Asian folklore. Rendered in a deep, dark ebony-toned finish, the sculpture ...

Playful sophistication meets masterful craftsmanship in this vintage Maitland Smith tessellated stone apple box. Handcrafted in signature inlaid marble with vibrant tones of russet, ...

Rare American antique handwoven tri color straw box in great condition. Great decorative piece and collectible.

An unusual miniature chest of drawers by Virginia Podufaly, ca' 1970's. She was one of the founders of the Potters' Guild in Annapolis, Maryland in 1972.

Large tasselated horn with brass handle jewelry box.

This vintage Shaker-style wooden oval box is a timeless expression of handcrafted American folk design, celebrated for its simplicity, utility, and enduring craftsmanship. Constructe...

A luxurious vintage box featuring a richly textured natural snakeskin exterior over a solid wood form, attributed to Maitland Smith dating to the early 1970s. The interior is lined ...

Enameled sterling and wood desk box made in Barcelona This is an extraordinary piece of Spanish silversmith, created in the city of Barcelona during the post-war and the mid-century...