Brittany Boxes

From the Northern Province of France, the area of Brittany has long been a source and inspiration for one of the most collectible items in home furnishings! The typical Brittany old Farm House design was for used for decorating furniture of all shapes and sizes. In turn, these furnishings were reproduced in miniature for traveling salesmen's samples in the late 1800's.
Here, you can see just a few examples of the boxes, chairs, and cabinets...all in miniature!
The typical Carved Wagon Wheel design is surrounded by carved and pressed floral designs, turned open balusters and shell motifs. Boxes are usually made of dark Oak and stained even darker.

While a charming and useful accessory for decorating, it is not unusual to find collectors with hundreds of these lovely boxes! At My French Chateau, I have trouble keeping any in stock! And have standing orders from customers who buy all that I find on buying trips! Start your collection today too!