Vintage Design Philipp Jewellery Box Cream Faux Leather Swedish Royal Court
£30.00
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Vintage Design Philipp Jewellery Box Cream Faux Leather Swedish Royal Court
£30.00
Item Overview
- Type: Vintage Compartmentalised Jewellery Box / Scandinavian Vanity Casket
- Designer: Philipp Wolf II / Skandinaviska Etuifabriken
- Brand: Design Philipp (Sweden)
- Manufacturer: Skandinaviska Etuifabriken (Malmö, Sweden)
- MPN: Swedish Royal Warrant Series (Does Not Apply)
- Place of Origin: Sweden (Molded and hand-finished in Malmö)
- Style: Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian / Hollywood Regency Vanity Decor
- Colour: Mottled Alabaster Cream / Ivory White Faux Leather, Brilliant Crimson Red Interior, and Fine Gold Embossed Trim Lines
- Design Era: Mid-Century Vintage Pop Era (Specifically produced c. 1968–1974)
- Material: Multi-Layer Rigid Hardboard Core, Textured Vinyl Faux Leather Coating, and Deep Pile Plush Velvet Lining
- Set Includes: One (1) Two-Piece Architectural Storage System: Main Dressing Table Box Casing and Corresponding Internal Removable Vertical Divider Grid
- Features: Gold-Foil Embossed Underbase Crest, Automatic Drop-Front Perimeter Framing, Partitioned Sorting Array
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
- Size and Capacity: Measures approximately 7 inches in length x 4.5 inches in width x 2.5 inches in total height (approx. 17.8 cm x 11.4 cm x 6.4 cm).
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This premium vanity casket dates precisely to the late 1960s or very early 1970s (c. 1968–1974). The specific gold foil text configuration stamped into the underbase lining—displaying the phrase "By Appointment to the Royal Swedish Court" set directly beneath the stylized graphic crown insignia—is the official corporate maker trademark applied during the golden age of their Malmö factory output.
- Historical Note: The pedigree of the Design Philipp brand represents one of Sweden's finest industrial luxury success stories. Originally founded in Malmö in 1894 by master boxmaker Philipp Wolf II under the title Skandinaviska Etuifabriken, the firm quickly achieved international renown for engineering structurally flawless presentation caskets. Their exceptional standards earned them a coveted, permanent Royal Warrant to supply the Swedish monarchic households. This specific model showcases their design genius: wrapping a rock-solid, warp-proof frame in a textured cream vinyl formulated to perfectly mimic luxury marbled leather. When opened, the clean exterior drops away to reveal a dramatic, highly theatrical contrast of rich crimson red velvet lining. Perfectly scaled in this rarer compact sizing, this luxury box was designed to elegantly crown a mid-century lady's dressing table while safeguarding fine watches, brooches, and rings.
Description
An exceptionally visual, wonderfully preserved acquisition for collectors of Scandinavian design history, vanity room stagers, or curators of mid-century modern styling, this vintage Design Philipp jewellery box is an absolute classic. The outer cream faux-leather case features a clean, rectangular layout accented by a crisp gold-embossed border line tracing the perimeter lid. Lift the hinged lid to reveal a breathtaking interior lined entirely in a deeply saturated, plush crimson red velvet. The inner storage system includes a removable vertical partition wall that cleanly divides the workspace for smaller keepsakes, chains, and rings. Seamlessly blending royal manufacturing heritage with stellar geometric display quality, it brings a brilliant touch of retro European glamour to any dressing room display.
An exceptionally visual, wonderfully preserved acquisition for collectors of Scandinavian design history, vanity room stagers, or curators of mid-century modern styling, this vintage Design Philipp jewellery box is an absolute classic. The outer cream faux-leather case features a clean, rectangular layout accented by a crisp gold-embossed border line tracing the perimeter lid. Lift the hinged lid to reveal a breathtaking interior lined entirely in a deeply saturated, plush crimson red velvet. The inner storage system includes a removable vertical partition wall that cleanly divides the workspace for smaller keepsakes, chains, and rings. Seamlessly blending royal manufacturing heritage with stellar geometric display quality, it brings a brilliant touch of retro European glamour to any dressing room display.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Official Swedish Royal Warrant: Stamped with a pristine gold underbase seal documenting its status as an official supplier to the Royal Court.
- Dramatic Colour Contrast: Pairs a clean, minimalist ivory exterior with a striking, high-saturation crimson red velvet workshop fabric lining.
- Partitioned Organization: Formed with a drop-in sorting divider resting securely inside the deep velvet-lined storage well.
- Gold-Foil Accenting: The upper lid edge is highlighted with a fine, continuous band of gilded lines to draw light to its geometric form.
Condition Report
This vintage Swedish vanity box is in excellent condition, showcasing a top-tier standard of residential preservation that is highly uncommon for light-coloured mid-century cases. The exterior faux-leather vinyl is structurally intact and clean, remaining entirely free from corner scuffs, deep scratch marks, seam splitting, or dark storage staining. The original gold-embossed geometric lines on the lid remain complete and bright. The heavy-duty brass hinges operate smoothly and hold the lid aloft perfectly. Inside, the plush crimson red velvet lining is remarkably clean and vibrant, showing no fading, persistent perfume odors, or deep fabric indentations from historic storage jewelry. The structural drop-in sorting partition fits snugly, and the underbase manufacturer stamp remains fields-fresh and easily legible.
This vintage Swedish vanity box is in excellent condition, showcasing a top-tier standard of residential preservation that is highly uncommon for light-coloured mid-century cases. The exterior faux-leather vinyl is structurally intact and clean, remaining entirely free from corner scuffs, deep scratch marks, seam splitting, or dark storage staining. The original gold-embossed geometric lines on the lid remain complete and bright. The heavy-duty brass hinges operate smoothly and hold the lid aloft perfectly. Inside, the plush crimson red velvet lining is remarkably clean and vibrant, showing no fading, persistent perfume odors, or deep fabric indentations from historic storage jewelry. The structural drop-in sorting partition fits snugly, and the underbase manufacturer stamp remains fields-fresh and easily legible.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: The internal removable partition grid will be cushioned independently to prevent interior movement, while the entire outer case will be wrapped in multiple layers of anti-scratch tissue paper and high-density bubble padding before being secured inside a rigid shipping container filled with shock-absorbing loose-fill pellets.
- Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
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- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.