{"product_id":"boite-display-allumettes-seita-station-orbitale-pub-carton-illustre-retro","title":"SEITA Orbital Station matchbox display, retro illustrated cardboard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented here is an advertising display box for matches, produced by SEITA and identifiable by its inscriptions and graphic style. This cardboard box, designed to hold several matchboxes, features an illustration printed in black and red on the visible side: a stylized astronaut accompanied by a parachute motif, evoking space imagery and the conquest of space. This graphic design gives the whole a retro look, characteristic of advertising campaigns from past decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe box displays the mention \"SEITA Made in Fran...\" (the rest of the text being obscured) on the top flap, attesting to its French manufacture by the Société d'exploitation industrielle des tabacs et des allumettes. The top flap, open and partially damaged, reveals several matchboxes aligned inside, whose upper faces are visible and present a uniform dark hue. The structure of the box, in light brown cardboard, features a unicolour red and black print, typical of industrial productions from the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe simple and functional design, combined with the \"Station Orbitale\" advertising illustration, suggests a marketing positioning linked to the rise of space conquest, probably between the 1960s and 1970s. The set stands out for its simple lines and the quality of the print on cardboard, with well-preserved graphic details on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is in used condition: the cardboard shows folds, signs of wear, and tears visible on the top flap, typical of an object that has been used in a commercial or storage environment. The colours of the illustration remain vibrant and contrasted, despite slight signs of alteration due to time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible inscriptions include \"SEITA Made in Fran...\" on the top tab, and a partially legible line at the bottom probably indicating the capacity (\"10 boîtes d’allumettes\"). No other text is clearly identifiable on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of signs of wear, folds, and tears on the cardboard, particularly on the top flap. The illustrations and prints remain legible and well-preserved on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nSEITA (Société d’Exploitation Industrielle des Tabacs et Allumettes) was the main player in match manufacturing in France in the 20th century, producing many advertising models. These display boxes were used to present matchboxes in tobacco shops and often highlighted popular themes of their time, such as space conquest in the 60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in French advertising and industrial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: advertising matchbox, match display, SEITA France, illustrated cardboard, advertising matchbox cover, Orbital Station, retro tobacco box, SEITA cardboard box, 60s matches, French advertising, tobacco shop box, matchbox display\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54302794580295,"sku":"dbbfede8-1ca1-43e6-b1d5-3b1da340da60","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_9a98ecd7-026c-4b5b-b81e-cf0b8c380f2a.jpg?v=1783398247","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/boite-display-allumettes-seita-station-orbitale-pub-carton-illustre-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}