Crate - Wood, Brass - Geometric





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Geometric writing desk box in wood with brass accents, dating from the 1940s–1950s, in good used condition with minor signs of aging, measuring 24 cm high by 28 cm wide by 21 cm deep, originating from Europe and styled as antique.
Description from the seller
It is a box that distills that elegant, geometric air of Art Deco, but brought into the warm, tactile realm of hard wood. The form is compact, with a well-defined body that rises on a slightly raised base, as if the piece wanted to assert itself in space with an almost architectural presence. The lines are straight, clean, without superfluous concessions, and that structural sobriety is precisely what allows the metallic details to glow with more intention.
The brass appears as an ornamental stroke that does not seek to overload, but to underline. On the inclined lid, the appliqués draw a symmetrical, almost heraldic motif that introduces the geometric rhythm so characteristic of the period: contained curves, soft angles, a balance between the decorative and the functional. The metal, with its aged gold tone, contrasts with the deep dark wood, creating a dialogue of materials that feels sophisticated without losing warmth.
The box, conceived as a desktop container or a small portable writing desk, preserves that charm of well-made objects, where every hinge, every edge, and every proportion is designed to last and to please the eye. It is a piece that combines utility and style, capable of bringing a touch of classic refinement to any table or display cabinet, with that discreet shine that only Art Deco can maintain.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a box that distills that elegant, geometric air of Art Deco, but brought into the warm, tactile realm of hard wood. The form is compact, with a well-defined body that rises on a slightly raised base, as if the piece wanted to assert itself in space with an almost architectural presence. The lines are straight, clean, without superfluous concessions, and that structural sobriety is precisely what allows the metallic details to glow with more intention.
The brass appears as an ornamental stroke that does not seek to overload, but to underline. On the inclined lid, the appliqués draw a symmetrical, almost heraldic motif that introduces the geometric rhythm so characteristic of the period: contained curves, soft angles, a balance between the decorative and the functional. The metal, with its aged gold tone, contrasts with the deep dark wood, creating a dialogue of materials that feels sophisticated without losing warmth.
The box, conceived as a desktop container or a small portable writing desk, preserves that charm of well-made objects, where every hinge, every edge, and every proportion is designed to last and to please the eye. It is a piece that combines utility and style, capable of bringing a touch of classic refinement to any table or display cabinet, with that discreet shine that only Art Deco can maintain.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

