Art Deco 1930s Celluloid Chocolate Box La Marquise de Sévigné Paris Fan Shaped

This is an art deco 1930s celluloid chocolate box made for La Marquise de Sévigné, the historic Paris chocolatier founded in 1898. The box is made of early plastic—likely celluloid or cellulose acetate, both common in French luxury packaging during the 1920s–1930s—and features a cream-coloured exterior decorated with raised gilt scrollwork and radiating orange “fan” segments.

The box was found with an original 1939 La Marquise de Sévigné almanac, printed on gilt-edged paper and listing the Catholic Saint for every day of the year. The almanac also includes charming floral illustrations and the addresses of the Paris and regional branches of La Marquise de Sévigné. This ephemera helps date the box firmly to the late 1930s, most likely produced for the 1938–1939 holiday season.

The fan-shaped lid lifts to reveal a clean interior. The translucent orange plastic insert that sits behind the “spokes” were at some point re-secured with clear tape (visible in the photos). The exterior shows minor wear to the gilt decoration and slight age toning to the plastic, consistent with careful storage. Overall, the piece remains in very good condition.

Measurements
• Width: 15"
• Height: 9"
• Depth: 1 3/4"

This art deco 1930s celluloid chocolate box is a rare survivor of French luxury confectionery packaging—an eye-catching display piece for collectors of Art Deco objects, fan-themed decor, French chocolatiers, or early plastics….