Art Deco Gift Box Made Of Macassar Ebony

Elegant storage box from the 1930s to the 1950s (Art Deco or Mid-Century style).

This box stands out for its superb Macassar ebony veneer, with contrasting grain and a glossy varnish finish that beautifully catches the light.

This box features an original and ingenious mechanism:

When you pull on the two small chrome-plated metal push buttons on the front, the front panel tilts forward via a system of metal hinges, revealing a compartmentalized light-wood dispenser inside.
Originally designed as a place card holder, this distinctive piece has now been perfectly reinvented as:

A jewelry box or cufflink case.

A chic desk organizer (for business cards, paper clips, pens).

A purely decorative piece on a sideboard or coffee table.

The box rests on a lighter-colored solid wood base that elegantly highlights its geometric lines.

Excellent original condition.