During the Art Deco period, Cartier emerged as a leading innovator in jewellery and objets d’art, creating pieces that embodied the sleek, modern aesthetic of the era while drawing inspiration from diverse cultures. The 1920s and 1930s marked a time when Cartier embraced bold geometric shapes, vibrant colour contrasts, and luxurious materials, all of which became hallmarks of the Art Deco style. Among its most admired creations from this period were the exquisite gold boxes, inspired by oriental and exotic motifs.

Cartier’s oriental-inspired gold boxes were highly coveted objets d’art, reflecting the Western fascination with the East during the Art Deco period. These boxes, often small and intricately designed, featured influences from Chinese, Indian, and Persian art, with elements like stylised dragons, lotus flowers, and architectural motifs. Cartier's designers expertly combined these exotic designs with the precision of French craftsmanship, creating delicate boxes often used as vanity cases, cigarette boxes, or powder compacts.

Many similar pieces are featured in private collections and public exhibitions, and are also documented in Olivier Bachet’s book "Cartier: Objects". This comprehensive work delves into the history and artistry of Cartier’s luxury objects, including their rare gold boxes, showcasing the intricate details and cultural influences that define Cartier’s creations from this influential era.