Jewellery box - Jewelry box

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French-made bijoux box dating to the 1920s–1930s, with metal trim and its original matching key, dimensions 22.3 × 14.5 × 12 cm, in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear.

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This exquisite decorative box, crafted in the era when Bakelite reigned as the quintessential luxury material, embodies the perfect union of vintage sophistication and enduring craftsmanship. Bakelite the very first fully synthetic plastic was developed in the early 20th century and became synonymous with Art Deco and Modernist design throughout the 1920s–1930s, adorning jewelry, powder boxes, desk accessories, and everyday treasures with its warm, lustrous presence. 
Decorated with metal trim and secured with its original matching key, this piece is more than a storage object it’s a refined accessory for your personal collection. Its elegant silhouette and tactile depth make it a standout object of desire on any dresser, vanity, or boudoir tableau.
Perfect For: Delicately storing fine jewelry: rings, necklaces, bracelets, and heirloom pieces; Sheltering luxurious perfume bottles or scented keepsakes; Displaying treasured small decorative curios; Enhancing a chic vanity space with vintage glamour. A treasure for collectors, aesthetes, and anyone who appreciates objects that elevate everyday rituals into moments of beauty.
Height — 12 cm
Width — 14,5 cm
Length — 22,3 cm

This exquisite decorative box, crafted in the era when Bakelite reigned as the quintessential luxury material, embodies the perfect union of vintage sophistication and enduring craftsmanship. Bakelite the very first fully synthetic plastic was developed in the early 20th century and became synonymous with Art Deco and Modernist design throughout the 1920s–1930s, adorning jewelry, powder boxes, desk accessories, and everyday treasures with its warm, lustrous presence. 
Decorated with metal trim and secured with its original matching key, this piece is more than a storage object it’s a refined accessory for your personal collection. Its elegant silhouette and tactile depth make it a standout object of desire on any dresser, vanity, or boudoir tableau.
Perfect For: Delicately storing fine jewelry: rings, necklaces, bracelets, and heirloom pieces; Sheltering luxurious perfume bottles or scented keepsakes; Displaying treasured small decorative curios; Enhancing a chic vanity space with vintage glamour. A treasure for collectors, aesthetes, and anyone who appreciates objects that elevate everyday rituals into moments of beauty.
Height — 12 cm
Width — 14,5 cm
Length — 22,3 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
0 g
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Jewelry box
Colour
Brown, Gold, Orange
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
Sold by
FranceVerified
2755
Objects sold
96.69%
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