Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s

Discover the charm of traditional Swiss craftsmanship with this hand-carved miniature wooden chalet, offered as an exclusive promotional item with the purchase of Chalet brand sewing threads. This enchanting four-story keepsake box is modeled after a classic Swiss mountain chalet, complete with intricate architectural details.

Each level features tiny, green-painted shutters on the windows, delicately crafted wooden balconies with decorative railings, and finely detailed exterior staircases. The natural wood grain and artisanal finish give each piece a warm, authentic alpine feel. The hinged roof opens to reveal a secret compartment lined in deep blue inlay "” an elegant space for storing spools of thread, needles, buttons, or other treasured sewing notions.

This collectible piece was produced by Zwicky & Co. AG, a renowned textile company based in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in the 19th century, Zwicky earned international acclaim for its high-quality sewing threads and innovative packaging. Under the Chalet brand, the company combined precision thread manufacturing with Swiss cultural aesthetics, creating a line that was both functional and beautifully presented.

artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on display in a century-old barn in southern Germany, which we renovated ourselves. Antiques have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packaged and with a money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art.

Measures:
Width: 4.33" (11 cm)
Height: 3.94" (10 cm)


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.

Origin:
Switzerland

Materials & Techniques:
Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.