• Top down view of the half round engine turned box on travertine, its reflected light arcing across the stone beside a chain link coaster
  • Olivetti half moon box in engine turned silver plate on a brown clothbound book, the lid divided into three textured sectors, a lidded silver box behind
  • Olivetti box with the lid set aside, revealing a plain polished silver plated interior, the three part engine turned lid in front
  • Olivetti modernist box on a travertine table casting a crisp shadow, the stepped polished base visible below the textured lid
  • Overhead view of the Olivetti demilune box on a rose brown book, fine diagonal guilloche lines running across each sector of the lid
  • Angled view of the semicircular Olivetti box on the Superfine Tailoring Black Style book, the fan of engine turned panels catching sunlight
  • Close up of the engraving on the Olivetti box reading olivetti, Bank Advisory Board, October 23rd 1987
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Top down view of the half round engine turned box on travertine, its reflected light arcing across the stone beside a chain link coaster
Olivetti half moon box in engine turned silver plate on a brown clothbound book, the lid divided into three textured sectors, a lidded silver box behind
Olivetti box with the lid set aside, revealing a plain polished silver plated interior, the three part engine turned lid in front
Olivetti modernist box on a travertine table casting a crisp shadow, the stepped polished base visible below the textured lid
Overhead view of the Olivetti demilune box on a rose brown book, fine diagonal guilloche lines running across each sector of the lid
Angled view of the semicircular Olivetti box on the Superfine Tailoring Black Style book, the fan of engine turned panels catching sunlight
Close up of the engraving on the Olivetti box reading olivetti, Bank Advisory Board, October 23rd 1987

Olivetti Modernist Italian Engine Turned Box

$910.00
$910.00
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Found in Turkey

Designed with the restrained elegance that defined Italian modernism, this vintage silver-plated box was produced for Olivetti, the legendary Italian design house celebrated for elevating everyday objects through exceptional industrial design.

Its minimalist half-moon form is finished with a finely textured engine turned silver-plated surface, interrupted only by a discreet central cartouche that emphasizes the purity of its proportions. The clean architectural silhouette reflects the same sophisticated design language that made Olivetti an icon of twentieth-century Italian design.

Perfect for storing correspondence, jewelry, desk accessories, or treasured keepsakes, the box effortlessly bridges decorative and functional use while adding refined modernism to any interior.

Whether displayed on a desk, cocktail table, or bookshelf, it embodies the timeless elegance associated with Italy's greatest design tradition.

Inscription: Bank Advisory Board, October 23rd 1987

Collectors Notes

Olivetti decorative objects remain highly collectible among enthusiasts of Italian modernism. Beyond stationery storage, this versatile box works beautifully for watches, jewelry, photographs, or treasured personal objects while serving as a sculptural accent in both contemporary and traditional interiors.

It's a fitting addition to our Home Decor collection, and a sculptural Wedding Gifts pick.
Dimensions

6.7 × 3.5 × 1.5"
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Top down view of the half round engine turned box on travertine, its reflected light arcing across the stone beside a chain link coaster
Olivetti half moon box in engine turned silver plate on a brown clothbound book, the lid divided into three textured sectors, a lidded silver box behind
Olivetti box with the lid set aside, revealing a plain polished silver plated interior, the three part engine turned lid in front
Olivetti modernist box on a travertine table casting a crisp shadow, the stepped polished base visible below the textured lid
Overhead view of the Olivetti demilune box on a rose brown book, fine diagonal guilloche lines running across each sector of the lid
Angled view of the semicircular Olivetti box on the Superfine Tailoring Black Style book, the fan of engine turned panels catching sunlight
Close up of the engraving on the Olivetti box reading olivetti, Bank Advisory Board, October 23rd 1987
Collectors Gene | Cameron Ross Steiner

Who Are You Buying From?

Every object here has a journey before it ever reaches you. I've spent years seeking these pieces out, in back rooms of old ateliers, from families who've inherited more than they can keep, through dealers I've come to trust, in conversations with people who still work with their hands, because I've always believed the things we choose to live with should carry something true. What began as a private obsession became a devotion, one I now share with my wife and daughter, who remind me daily that the best collections are the ones built to be passed down, not simply owned. What you're holding isn't just an object. You're inheriting its story, and becoming part of its next chapter.

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