Cartier Sterling Silver Box with Lacquered Wood & Sapphire Cabochon

An exceptional vintage Cartier oblong box combining sterling silver, lacquered wood, gold and sapphire in a particularly handsome example of the maison’s decorative objects.

The elongated rectangular form is defined by the contrast between the warmth of the lacquered wood and the cool finish of sterling silver, giving the box a restrained architectural quality. At the center of the lid is its most distinctive detail: a sculptural gold handle accented with sapphire, transforming an otherwise understated form into something unmistakably luxurious.

Cartier has a long history of producing objects beyond jewelry and watches—from cigarette and vanity cases to desk accessories and boxes—and these smaller objets often showcase the same attention to proportion, materials and detail found in the maison’s better-known creations. This box belongs firmly to that tradition, where precious materials are incorporated with remarkable subtlety rather than used simply for ornament.

Its long, low proportions make it especially attractive displayed on a desk, console, bedside table or within a larger collection of silver and decorative boxes. The combination of sterling silver, lacquered wood, gold and sapphire also gives the piece an unusual material richness while remaining decidedly elegant.

A sophisticated and highly collectible example of vintage Cartier decorative arts, particularly appealing for collectors interested in the maison's lesser-seen objects and accessories.