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The Constance Decorative Box shown in a clean product view highlighting its white faux shagreen & brass.
  • The Constance Decorative Box shown in a clean product view highlighting its white faux shagreen & brass.
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  • The Constance Decorative Box shown in a clean product view highlighting its white faux shagreen & brass.
  • Second product view of The Constance Decorative Box showing the overall silhouette, proportions, and material finish.
  • Additional view of The Constance Decorative Box emphasizing surface texture, color variation, and construction details.
  • Detail product view of The Constance Decorative Box showing the relationship between its materials, edges, and finish.
  • Additional product image of The Constance Decorative Box showing its form and finish from another angle.
The Constance Decorative Box | White Faux Shagreen & Brass

The Constance Decorative Box | White Faux Shagreen & Brass

$295
$295

The Design Story

White faux shagreen softens a clean brass-toned metal box, finished with a lift-off lid and sculptural handle.

The Constance Decorative Box refines a classic rectangular storage form through contrast rather than ornament. A brass-finished metal body creates a warm, structured base, while the lift-off lid is wrapped in white faux shagreen, introducing a finely textured surface against the smoother metallic sides. The gold-and-white palette feels crisp and tailored, but the change in texture prevents the piece from becoming overly formal or reflective.

A simple brass handle completes the lid and reinforces the clean linear geometry of the box. At 14 inches wide, 7 inches deep, and 5 inches high, Constance has enough capacity to function as meaningful concealed storage on a console, dresser, or desk rather than merely a small trinket box. Its strength lies in the way the practical form is elevated through material contrast: warm metal, pale texture, and a restrained handle arranged with architectural clarity.

The Constance Decorative Box styled in a refined contemporary interior, showing its realistic scale and material character in room context.

Considered Details

Design Highlights

  1. 01 Brass-Finished Metal Body: Warm gold tone gives the rectangular form a clean architectural base.
  2. 02 White Faux Shagreen Lid: Synthetic shagreen texture introduces tactile contrast without implying genuine hide.
  3. 03 Lift-Off Construction: The removable lid conceals small objects while keeping the silhouette streamlined.
  4. 04 Generous Scale: A 14 x 7-inch footprint offers practical tabletop storage.

At a Glance

Material & Form

Material
Metal, brass, and faux shagreen
Color
Gold, White
Finish
Brass-finished metal with white faux-shagreen lid
Form
Rectangular lidded decorative box with centered brass handle

Material Character

The Nature of the Piece

Brass-finished metal gives Constance its structure and warm reflective character. Broad, uninterrupted sides allow the metallic finish to register as a strong visual plane, shifting subtly between glow and shadow as the room light changes. The material reads clean and substantial, providing a controlled foundation for the more tactile treatment above.

The lid is finished in white faux shagreen, and that distinction is important: the surface is synthetic rather than genuine shagreen. Its fine pebbled texture introduces visual softness and tactile contrast without implying an animal-derived material. Paired with the smoother brass-finished body and matching handle, the faux shagreen creates a deliberate material hierarchy—texture on top, metal below—while keeping the overall silhouette crisp and modern.

Scale & Placement

Dimensions & Details

Dimensions and weight details for planning placement with precision.

Height
5.0 in.
Width
14.0 in.
Depth
7.0 in.

Delivery & Returns

Returns & Restocking

We accept returns with prior authorization within 21 days. We will deduct a 25% restocking fee and return shipping from your refund. Returns must be in original condition, uninstalled (if applicable), and in original packaging.
Estimated Arrival

This item is estimated to arrive in 1-2 weeks. This timeframe includes order processing, any applicable production or restocking time, and standard transit.

Lead times are estimates and may vary; we’ll confirm the expected ship date after you place your order and keep you updated as it moves toward delivery.

You can also reach out to us at help@elementdejoie.com to confirm lead times before placing your order.
Shipping

Complimentary standard shipping is included on all orders. Smaller items typically ship by parcel carrier, while larger furniture, oversized pieces, and heavy natural stone items may ship by freight.

For freight deliveries, the carrier will contact you directly using the phone number provided with your order to arrange a delivery appointment. Standard freight service typically delivers your order to the curb, driveway, garage, or first dry area accessible to the carrier, depending on the carrier and delivery location. Standard freight delivery does not include placement inside your home, unpacking, assembly, or removal of packaging unless specifically stated.

Some products may offer upgraded delivery services, such as threshold, room-of-choice, or white-glove delivery. When an upgrade is available, the available service options and any additional charges will be shown at checkout.

Please make sure the phone number provided with your order is accurate and that someone is available to receive and inspect the shipment at the scheduled delivery time.
Expedited Delivery

The estimated lead time we share includes the time for this product to be restocked or made to order, prepared for shipment, and delivered using standard shipping.

 Some items may offer expedited shipping or upgraded delivery options. When available, these options and any applicable charges will be shown at checkout. Please note that expedited shipping reduces transit time only and does not shorten production, restocking, or processing time. For questions about a hard deadline, please contact help@elementdejoie.com before placing your order.
Damages

If your order arrives damaged, submit claims within 2 days of receipt. Include photos of the unopened packaging, photos of the damage, and a copy of the signed BOL noting the damage.
Missing Items

Items shown as 'Delivered' by the carrier but are reported missing must be reported to Daniel House Club within 1 week of the delivery date as shown by the carrier.
Additional Information

No two homes come together in quite the same way—and neither do the pieces chosen for them. Our collection brings together furnishings and objects from a variety of makers and manufacturers, each with its own production schedules, shipping methods, and delivery options.

We consider those differences part of the process of sourcing pieces with character. Whether an item arrives by parcel within days, travels by freight, or is prepared especially for your order, our focus remains the same: selecting pieces worth bringing into your home and making the journey from their source to your space as thoughtful as possible.

A well-considered home isn't assembled all at once. It takes shape piece by piece, through objects chosen not simply to fill a space, but to make that space feel like home.

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