Box - Geometric - Wood, Nacre

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A wooden Art Deco box with nacre inlays, dating to 1940–1950, of French origin, measuring 24 cm wide, 14 cm deep and 10 cm high, and in good used condition with minor signs of wear.

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It is a box that very well embodies the geometric, refined spirit of Art Deco, where ornamentation does not disappear but is disciplined into clear, repetitive, and perfectly calculated patterns. The wood, warm and with visible grain that adds depth, serves as the base for a design that plays with symmetry: interlaced diamonds, lines crossing with almost architectural intention, and small points of light that break the uniformity.

Those gleams come from mother-of-pearl, precisely inlaid at the centers of the geometric motifs. It isn’t an exuberant adornment, but an accent: the iridescent shine of the material contrasts with the wood’s sobriety and brings that touch of discreet luxury so characteristic of the first half of the 20th century. The combination of both materials — organic and mineral, matte and luminous — creates a balance very typical of Art Deco, where modernity coexisted with craftsmanship.

The front features a small keyhole escutcheon that suggests intimate use: to store documents, jewelry, or small personal objects. The box, as a whole, conveys solidity, elegance, and an aesthetic that looks toward modernity without abandoning manual work. It is a decorative and functional piece at once, with that timeless charm that only well-designed and well-preserved objects have.

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It is a box that very well embodies the geometric, refined spirit of Art Deco, where ornamentation does not disappear but is disciplined into clear, repetitive, and perfectly calculated patterns. The wood, warm and with visible grain that adds depth, serves as the base for a design that plays with symmetry: interlaced diamonds, lines crossing with almost architectural intention, and small points of light that break the uniformity.

Those gleams come from mother-of-pearl, precisely inlaid at the centers of the geometric motifs. It isn’t an exuberant adornment, but an accent: the iridescent shine of the material contrasts with the wood’s sobriety and brings that touch of discreet luxury so characteristic of the first half of the 20th century. The combination of both materials — organic and mineral, matte and luminous — creates a balance very typical of Art Deco, where modernity coexisted with craftsmanship.

The front features a small keyhole escutcheon that suggests intimate use: to store documents, jewelry, or small personal objects. The box, as a whole, conveys solidity, elegance, and an aesthetic that looks toward modernity without abandoning manual work. It is a decorative and functional piece at once, with that timeless charm that only well-designed and well-preserved objects have.

Insured shipping and careful packaging.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Material
Nacre, Wood
Model
Geometric
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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Objects sold
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