A very beautiful antique oval box bearing the Damart monogram, crafted in a decorative style characteristic of the 1960s-1970s. The quality of craftsmanship is immediately noticeable. The box has a pleasing weight and feel in hand, a carefully fitted domed lid, and an interior entirely finished in a deep, glossy black. The overall piece attests to particularly meticulous craftsmanship, far removed from the low-cost promotional items produced during the same period. The lid is certainly its most captivating feature. A large, blooming flower, surrounded by foliage, stands out against a deep brown background in a warm palette of orange, red, green, and gold. The decoration continues around the rim in shimmering brown hues, lending the piece true visual richness. This taste for Far Eastern-inspired designs was very popular in European interiors of the mid-20th century. Here, it is interpreted with enough care to make this box a truly lovely decorative object. The underside retains the Damart monogram. This provenance adds an extra dimension to the object and speaks to a time when certain French houses offered their clientele accessories chosen for their quality and decorative character. Measuring approximately 9 cm in length and 5 cm in height, it could hold jewelry, small accessories, or personal items. The exterior surface displays a beautiful age-related patination, particularly visible in the gilded areas, without diminishing the depth and brilliance of its decoration.
Additional details:
- Brand: Damart
- Style: Années 60-70
- Style: Extrême-Orient
- Material: bois laqué
- Colour: or
- Colour: brun
- Colour: mordoré
- Period: 1960s-1970s