Have it delivered hassle-freeBuyer protectionAll Designer items curated by WhoppahDownload the Whoppah App – get alerts & sell with ease.
Have it delivered hassle-free
Green Onyx and Brass Lidded Catch-all Box Italy 1970
€420Bid from €378
Buy with confidence
Shop & pay safely with Buyer ProtectionDesigner items curated by WhoppahWe only pay the seller once you have safely received the itemTrusted payment methods
About this seller
ProfessionalProduct description
Overview
An elegant rectangular box in green onyx, Italian, 1970s, with warm brass mounts. A luxurious desk or vanity object in richly veined, translucent stone, its hinged lid opening to a smooth onyx interior.
Description
This box captures the glamorous, material-rich taste of 1970s Italian design, when semi-precious stones such as onyx were paired with brass to create refined accessories for the modern interior.
It is built from panels of green onyx — translucent and beautifully veined in shades of sage green, cream, amber and rust-red — framed and hinged in brass. The lid lifts on a brass hinge to reveal a smooth onyx interior with a brass rim, and each panel shows the unique banding of the natural stone, so that no two sides are alike. The box is raised on small feet.
Design & Function
Conceived as a lidded box, it is ideal as a cigarette box, a jewellery or trinket box, or a catch-all for small objects on a desk, console or dressing table. The brass-hinged lid opens and closes smoothly, while the weight of the stone gives it a reassuring, luxurious presence.
Beyond its function, it is a glamorous decorative accent that brings the natural beauty of onyx into the interior.
Materials & Aesthetic
The appeal lies in the pairing of translucent green onyx and warm brass — a signature combination of 1970s Italian design. The stone's natural banding, with its veils of green, honey and red, catches the light and makes each example one of a kind, while the brass mounts add warmth and a jewel-like, finished quality.
The onyx retains its natural polish, with the veining, inclusions and subtle variations inherent to the stone.
Technical Details
Product: Green Onyx and Brass Lidded Catch-all Box Italy 1970
Designer: Unattributed (Italian manufacture)
Manufacturer: Italian production — unmarked
Period: 1970s
Materials: Green onyx; brass (hinge, mounts and rim)
Dimensions: Width 15cm Depth 10cm Height 5cm
Condition: Please note that this item is in good vintage condition. The onyx is intact and well-polished; its veining, inclusions and tonal variations are natural characteristics of the stone. Small nicks to the edges may be present, as is common with onyx, and the brass shows a light patina consistent with age. The hinged lid opens and closes correctly. We kindly invite you to take these characteristics into consideration before purchasing.
Functionality: Hinged lidded box — cigarette box, trinket or jewellery box, or catch-all
Collectibility
1970s onyx-and-brass objects are highly decorative and increasingly sought after for their material warmth and Hollywood Regency glamour. This box is a versatile, elegant accent — equally at home on a desk, bar or dressing table — and a refined complement to other stone and brass pieces of the period.
Designer & Manufacturer
This box belongs to the tradition of Italian onyx-and-brass accessories produced in the 1960s and 1970s, when workshops transformed semi-precious stones into smoking sets, boxes, ashtrays and lamps for the modern interior. Although unsigned, it is a characteristic and well-made example, prized today for the natural beauty of the onyx and the warmth of its brass mounts.
Additional details:
- Material: Onyx
- Colour: Brass
- Colour: Cream
- Colour: Amber
- Colour: Rust-red
- Colour: Honey
- Period: 1970s
Specifications
CategoryDecorative ObjectsConditionGoodColorsGreenMaterialMarbleNumber of items1StyleItalian Design, Hollywood RegencyHeight5 cmWidth15 cmDepth10 cmSeller locationConversano, ItalyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
Discover more
Seller information
About this seller
ProfessionalConversano, ItalyOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 0 sales