1970s Decorative Boxes

This decorative lidded ceramic box in a woven basket design is a classic example of Italian ceramic craftsmanship from the 1970s. During this era, Italian ceramics were known for the...

This rectangular vintage jewelry or trinket box features an elegant geometric inlay design crafted from green marble or malachite-patterned stone set within a brass frame. The top sh...

Glass candy box is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Transparent glass object perfect to preserve your candies and give elegance ...

Covered wood box in the form of a tree trunk.

French Vintage desk organizer with various compartments for business cards, paperclips or catch all items France, 1960s

Elegant vintage brass box featuring a raised silver medallion depicting a detailed bird and floral motif. The contrast between the warm golden brass and cool silver relief adds sophi...

Clear and green lucite box by Alessandro Albrizzi.

Etched line drawing of a nude figure on its smooth, polished metal surface. The delicate engraving captures the elegance of the human form with graceful, fluid lines—an homage to cla...

Elegant vintage rectangular box featuring a sleek silverplate exterior accented by a striking malachite inlay lid in rich emerald green tones. The interior is lined with warm wood, c...

Elegant vintage round storage box crafted from richly stained wood with a sleek ribbed exterior detail and a striking brass-tone mirrored lid. The lid is topped with a sculptural bra...

Refined storage box in brass and plexiglass, designed by Renato Meneghetti for DDD Design in the 1970s. The circular form is enhanced by a central plexiglass band that creates an ele...

This fabulous Italian hardstone box is a sleek, colorful example of seventies decorative objects, Amazonite, Italy, circa 1970s. The Amazonite used in th...

Striking mid-century modern rectangular box crafted from polished brass and steel, featuring a hinged lid with a curved handle. The clean, geometric form is enhanced by the contrast ...

Set of four ceramic boxes by Angelo Spagnolo for Sicart.

This divine Table Box is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Table Box hand-painted miniature has a Rectangular shape with rounded corners. On the cover there is a beautiful hand-engraved...

Remarkable ceramic box by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro.

Pill Box oval with floral miniature Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted fire-enamel...

Hollywood regency white ceramic bucket Italy, ca. 1970 Brass, ceramic Label on the top H 38.5 x diam. 37.5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use

Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver with fine hand-painted fire-enamelled miniature depicting the Head of the Statue of Liberty in New York. Dimensions cm. 5.5 x 7 x 1.8. Weight gr. 105. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1975 in Art Deco style and executed in numerous specimens, at the specific request of the firm Tiffany & Co., in Florence in the headquarters of the Salimbeni firm with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for sustaining numerous high-fire enamelled firings at approximately 750 < 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 colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real...

Etrog is the yellow citron or Citrus medica used by Jewish people during the week-long holiday of Sukkot, as one of the four species. Together with a lulav, hadass and aravah, the etrog is to be taken in each hand. To protect the etrog during the holiday, it is traditionally wrapped in silky flax fibers and stored in a special box, often made from silver. This sterling silver etrog box...

Limoges porcelain shell box, made in France in the early 1970s. Formed as a naturalistic shell, it is finished with a finely cast dore bronze mounting that frames the porcelain and h...

Small Studio made redwood box with four drawers

This fabulous Italian hardstone box is a sleek, colorful example of seventies decorative objets, Italy, circa 1970s. The Rhodonite used in this one was c...

Etrog is the yellow citron or Citrus medica used by Jewish people during the week-long holiday of Sukkot, as one of the four species. Together with a lulav, hadass and aravah, the etrog is to be taken in each hand. To protect the etrog during the holiday, it is traditionally wrapped in silky flax fibers and stored in a special box, often made from silver. Smooth and without any decoration, this sterling silver etrog box...

Rare Vintage pottery el Paloma’s Mexico pottery bird. Sugar bowl Home Decor. Ken Edwards style.! Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for des...

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.

A vintage Italian decorative chrome box with a stone top, crafted in the 1960s, embodies the elegance of mid-century Italian design, showcasing a harmonious blend of polished chrome ...

A vintage Italian decorative box from the 1970s is a stylish container originating from Italy during that era. It likely features unique designs, materials, and craftsmanship typical...

Very nice silver plate and leather table boxe Anonymous France 1970's.

In the midst of the 1970s, in the heart of the enchanting Italian island of Sicily, artisans crafted a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication—a jewel of a jewelry box, if you wil...

Nice Patina. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Dimensions. 8.5”W ; 8.5”D ; 1.5” H

Italian mahogany and chrome modernist decorative box, 1970s. Long rectangular shape with Minimalist design. Framing in polished chromed metal with a unique decoration on the top. In...

A striking vintage Maitland Smith box from the early 1970s, crafted in a bold black and white bone mosaic. The graphic contrast and clean lines showcase the brand’s signature craftsm...

A refined Italian lidded box crafted in polished brass with a softly domed cover and clean, circular profile. The smooth, reflective surface emphasizes the purity of its form, while ...

Albert Dahan for Vallauris. Unique lidded chest in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in shades of blue. Ca. 1970. Measures: 21 x 16 cm. Height: 13.5 cm. In excellent condition...

Jacques Tissinier (1936-2018) Box, Jean Neuhaus SA éditeur, France, 1972 Steel in vitracer enamel, Good condition, a few scratches from use. Co...

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Plastic Re-polished Good Original condition.

Fantastic hand painted ceramic stash jar by Raymor. Underside reads "Raymor Italy". Incredible detail and coloring technique with an eye catching multicolore...

Glass Candy box is a decorative object realized by Anonymous artist in the 1970s. A vintage decorated candy box entirely realized in glass and decorated w...

This exquisite Maitland Smith box showcases a striking bone inlaid design on rich satinwood, with meticulously carved out square patterns that create a visually dynamic effect. Craft...

A fabulous box made by Maitland Smith. Lacquered stone on wood. America, circa 1970s.

Travertine figures porcupine and fish Mannelli Brothers, Italy 1970s H 15 cm 4 × 18 cm H 10.5 cm 3 × 10.5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use

This sophisticated mid-century rectangular box features a beautifully woven rattan surface accented with bold diagonal chrome inlays, creating a striking balance between natural text...

Set of four ceramic pieces by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro. Two round boxes, one small pitcher and an ashtray. Set refers to this last biggest round piece.

Italian modern plastic storage for Olivetti, 1970s White plastic storage box. It has three compartments, two of equal size and one larger. The logo is printed on two sides. It can al...

The Vintage Italian Decorative Brass and Blue Glass Box from the 1960s is an elegant and unique piece of retro decor. Crafted in Italy during the mid-20th century, this box features ...

Pamela Weir-Quiton. Elephant Storage Box. c. 1970. Shedua wood.

Wendell Castle. Box. 1976. Stack-laminated maple. Signed and dated "WC 76".