Vintage Cardboard Shaker-Style Nested Storage Boxes

This set consists of two circular nested storage boxes made from reinforced cardboard or heavy paperboard, typical of mid-20th-century home organization goods. The upper, smaller box features a tan or beige base color with a vibrant floral lithographic print on the side, showcasing red and green tones. It sits atop a slightly larger base box with a similar construction. The boxes are designed with a primitive or Shaker-inspired aesthetic, featuring visible overlapping seams and a cylindrical form. The top of the upper box has a small, decorative button or handle element in the center. In terms of condition, there is visible edge wear along the rims and lids, consistent with the fragile nature of vintage paperboard. The colors remain relatively bright, though some surface dust and minor scuffing are evident. These boxes were likely manufactured between the 1940s and 1960s as decorative storage solutions for sewing supplies, hat trimmings, or general household knick-knacks. The construction is utilitarian but charming, representing American folk-style mass production of the era. No specific maker’s marks are visible on the exterior, though they may have original paper labels on the underside.