Cigar case - Wood, Metal - cigarette case
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An Italian Art Deco Streamline table-top cigarette box from 1930–1940, made of wood and metal, with three rising internal tiers and capacity for 45 cigarettes.
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Art Deco Desktop Cigarette Case Box "Streamline" - 1930s/40s
Elegant desktop cigarette box of Italian manufacture in full Art Deco style, attributable to the late 1930s / early 1940s period, featuring the typical aerodynamic lines of the Streamline Moderne style.
The outer shell is made of solid wood with a refined two-tone gradient finish that highlights the rounded side “ears,” enhanced by double metal bands. The top cover is completely clad with a metal plate bearing a splendid geometric guilloché wave pattern.
Upon opening the lid, an ingenious and fluid pantograph mechanism rises in steps three internal, independent wooden levels with grooved surfaces. The structure offers a total capacity of 45 places, three rows each fitted with a horizontal metal strip to keep the cigarettes stable.
A piece of modern design with great charm and visual impact, perfect for collectors of the genre or as a refined desk accessory.
Materials: Wood; metal parts presumably silvered, no visible hallmarks detected
The item presents in good structural condition and the internal opening mechanism is perfectly functioning and smooth. Signs of aging are present, visible in the gallery.
Seller's Story
For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era.
Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique.
I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen.
I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible.
Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
Translated by Google TranslateArt Deco Desktop Cigarette Case Box "Streamline" - 1930s/40s
Elegant desktop cigarette box of Italian manufacture in full Art Deco style, attributable to the late 1930s / early 1940s period, featuring the typical aerodynamic lines of the Streamline Moderne style.
The outer shell is made of solid wood with a refined two-tone gradient finish that highlights the rounded side “ears,” enhanced by double metal bands. The top cover is completely clad with a metal plate bearing a splendid geometric guilloché wave pattern.
Upon opening the lid, an ingenious and fluid pantograph mechanism rises in steps three internal, independent wooden levels with grooved surfaces. The structure offers a total capacity of 45 places, three rows each fitted with a horizontal metal strip to keep the cigarettes stable.
A piece of modern design with great charm and visual impact, perfect for collectors of the genre or as a refined desk accessory.
Materials: Wood; metal parts presumably silvered, no visible hallmarks detected
The item presents in good structural condition and the internal opening mechanism is perfectly functioning and smooth. Signs of aging are present, visible in the gallery.
Seller's Story
For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era.
Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique.
I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen.
I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible.
Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
673 g
Title additional information
cigarette case
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Metal, Wood
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7.5 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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