What could be more delightfully unexpected than a miniature chair that opens to reveal not one, but two hidden compartments? This whimsical Russian lacquer box is crafted in the shape of an ornate chair — the cushion lifts to reveal its own little box, and the seat bottom opens to reveal another. A true conversation piece rooted in the centuries-old artistry of Mstyora, one of Russia's four legendary lacquer villages.
Hand-crafted from papier-mâché using the exacting techniques developed at the Fedoskino school — founded in 1795 — this piece is painted with extraordinary precision and finished with multiple layers of lustrous lacquer. Whether displayed on a shelf or used to tuck away small treasures, it's a one-of-a-kind collectible that brings Russian folk art into everyday life.
- Two hidden compartments: cushion and seat bottom both open
- Made in Mstyora, Russia
- Hand-crafted papier-mâché with lacquer finish