Wood, leather, metal, chromed
France, around 1940
Design: Paul Dupre-Lafon (1900-1971) – French architect and designer
Executed by Hermès, Paris (founded in 1837) – French maker of luxury goods
Bottom embossed 'HERMES-PARIS 24.FG ST.Honoré BREVETÈ.S.G.D.G.'
Inside of lid with maker's mark 'HERMÈS PARIS'
Lid with engraving 'A.D.C.H.'
Inside with 2 compartments
Upper side with mottled calf
Height: 5 cm, 24 x 18 cm
Very good condition
An exclusive and decorative object by the famous Parisian fashion house Hermès
Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.

The French architect and designer Paul Dupre-Lafon began to make designs for the luxury goods maker Hermès in 1929. This wooden lidded box was made around 1940. The upper side is covered with a light mottled calf in typical Hermès look. The knob-less chromed metal flap lid opens through pressure.



Leather on the boxes underside embossed 'HERMES-PARIS 24.FG ST.Honoré BREVETÈ.S.G.D.G.'. Inside of lid with maker's mark 'HERMÈS PARIS' and engraved 'A.D.C.H' on upper side. The box's dimensions are 5 x 24 x 18 cm, it is in very good condition with minimal traces of use and age. Leather slightly stained.



Hermès

The company Hermès, based in Paris, was founded in 1837 by the saddler Thierry Hermès (1901-1878) as a business for riding accessories. Under Thierry's son, Charles-Émile Hermès, the product range was extended to cases and leather bags as of 1878. Handbags were introduced in the 1920s. Finally, in 1951, the company launched its first perfume. The high quality and durability of the Hermès products quickly became known throughout Europe. Today, Hermès is known worldwide for its high quality craftsmanship.



Paul Dupré-Lafon (1900-1971)

With his sophisticated creations for a wealthy clientele, the French designer and architect Paul Dupré-Lafon is associated with the Art Deco. Cubist paintings were another source of inspiration. Dupré-Lafon was an excellent craftsman and favored luxurious materials such as stone and chrome-plated steel, which he transformed into contrasting objects.

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