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Art Deco Aluminum Match Box Covers

Posted by Deidre Kruser on Tue, Jun 30, 2009
 

Metal Match Box Covers

art deco aluminum matchboxes

The inspiration for this series of aluminum finishes comes from antique art deco wrought iron gates and doors.  The symmetry and repetition in the lavish and opulent art deco style are interpreted on to aluminum creating an elegant and stylish look. 

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The surfaces combine mechanical finishes, litho printing and screen printing on aluminum.  The art deco finishes emphasize the metal character of the aluminum match box covers.

art deco aluminum matchbox

Mechanical finishes add movement to the finishes.  A printed mask allows the brush or spin to be applied selectively to the aluminum surface.  The mask is washed off after brushing revealing bright aluminum.  Layers of transparent and opaque color are then printed on the aluminum.

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Gradations of color are litho printed to add further depth and detail to the finishes.

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The final layers of printing involve adding low gloss details to the aluminum and printing a texture. This adds to the opulent art deco finish visually.  It also give the aluminum match box cover a nice tactile quality. 

The visually rich character of art deco, its use of metal and its bold stepped forms and sweeping curves are fertile grounds for inspiration in the decoration of these aluminum match box covers.  How might the art deco inspiration be applied to other surfaces or decorative trim?

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I am looking to buy some of these art deco matchbox covers...how and where do I buy them? 
Thanks for any help you can give!

posted @ Saturday, August 08, 2009 1:56 PM by Ariellah

We manufacture the art deco matchboxes and custom matchbox designs. Our minimum order quantity is 250 pieces.

posted @ Monday, August 10, 2009 1:54 PM by Deidre Kruser

I have bought a couple of the covers several years ago and can't seem to find them anymore; are they sold to distribuors, gift shops etc in the Atlanta, GA area?

posted @ Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:54 PM by Vanessa Richardson

P.S. Where do I find the matches that fit the box?

posted @ Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:55 PM by Vanessa Richardson

http://www.deepwaterpottery.com/uniquities/kitchen/matchbox/matchbox2.html 
 
Check this site out. Standard box matches (found in the grocery store) fit.

posted @ Friday, September 25, 2009 11:58 AM by Jill

Yes,the standard grocery store match boxes fit in the small match box cover. Cigar shops often carry the longer matches for the larger match box cover.

posted @ Friday, September 25, 2009 1:21 PM by Deidre Kruser

I tried to call and e-mail deep water pottery with no effect, is there another web site that you can recommend for the small stick match box cover?

posted @ Monday, September 28, 2009 4:10 PM by Stacy Thelin

Tabula Rasa also offers some of the match box designswww.tabularasastationers.com

posted @ Tuesday, September 29, 2009 9:14 AM by Deidre Kruser

Can anyone recommend a retailer for these deco matchbox covers in the San Francisco Bay Area?

posted @ Wednesday, August 11, 2010 10:40 AM by Steph Z

Steph -I've checked with a couple stores who sold these previously and they no longer carry them. We are the manufacturer of the matchboxes and typically sell directly to businesses. Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any businesses selling these designs at this time. -Deidre

posted @ Thursday, August 12, 2010 11:24 AM by Deidre Kruser

I, too, would love to buy some of these art deco match box covers. I also live in the SF Bay Area and if Norcorp does supply a SF Bay Area store sometime soon I would definitely make a trip to see them.

posted @ Sunday, October 24, 2010 5:09 PM by Sara S

I would also like to know if there's an online store that starts selling them again. I was able to buy a few from a site that no longer exists many years ago. I love them. Please make them more accessible.

posted @ Saturday, October 30, 2010 9:04 PM by Angela

Sara and Angela, There currently aren't orders placed for the match boxes. I will post back here if we have an order letting you know the details. -Deidre

posted @ Tuesday, November 02, 2010 6:29 AM by Deidre Kruser

So, there seems to be some interest in these fabulous designs. I hope that we'll see them made available in some form on metal - even if they aren't matchbox covers.

posted @ Tuesday, November 02, 2010 10:42 AM by Steph Zlott

I own one of these (which I got as a gift a few years ago) and it is a favorite possession. I would love to get more, are they sold anywhere around Eugene Oregon, or Seattle Washington? Please let me know

posted @ Monday, November 22, 2010 12:14 AM by Megan Branlund

Megan - I'm glad to hear that you have enjoyed the match box. Currently, I'lm not aware of them being for sale anywhere. We will definitely post details here if that changes.

posted @ Monday, November 22, 2010 6:27 AM by Deidre Kruser

I am looking for a wholesaler for match covers, any suggestion, yours are beautiful, but it would be ok if they were little more simple too.

posted @ Sunday, March 13, 2011 8:27 PM by Lori McGowan

I bought one at the Chicago Architecture Foundation store on Mich Ave years ago. They apparently no longer carry them. If anyone come across them I would be greatly interested. Considering ordering 250.

posted @ Saturday, April 16, 2011 1:58 PM by Shawn Dooley

I bought these a few years ago and am looking to buy more...any idea where I may be able to buy them online? or the name of a store in the new York area? 
Thank you.....

posted @ Sunday, January 01, 2012 2:07 PM by Barbara Mann

Please contact me I would like to purchase 250

posted @ Monday, October 01, 2012 12:12 PM by rachel

Your work is incredibly beautiful.

posted @ Monday, January 21, 2013 5:57 PM by TG

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