{"product_id":"savon-d-hotel-vintage-novotel-annees-70-boite-verte-retro-collector","title":"Vintage 70s Novotel hotel soap – retro collector's green box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Novotel hotel soap comes in its original cardboard box, as shown in the photo. The rectangular box features a matte green hue, framed by a blue border and printed with the Novotel logo in a vivid blue, typical of 1970s graphic design. The logo, accompanied by a stylized icon and the name \"novotel\" in lowercase letters, occupies the center of the lid. The overall effect immediately evokes the world of French hotel chains of the era, with a sleek and functional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box has a simple structure, with slightly worn edges and a visible opening system on the front. The corners show small signs of wear, revealing the cardboard base beneath the original color. No other patterns or inscriptions are visible on this side. The surface of the lid shows some discreet traces of use, with no major tears or stains apparent in the photographed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe general visual appearance evokes a courtesy product of the kind found in Novotel hotel rooms in past decades. This type of soap was often offered in an individual box, with recognizable graphics, intended for guests to use once or take away as a souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green color, associated with the blue of the logo, corresponds to Novotel's historic visual identity, particularly in the 1970s-1980s. The rounded typography of the name and the style of the pictogram are in line with the graphic trend of this period, aiming for modernity and legibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The box shows characteristic signs of wear for its age, especially on the edges and perimeter, without major alteration to the visible side. The colors remain vibrant and the inscription perfectly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe Novotel chain, founded in 1967, was a pioneer in the concept of standardized hospitality in France, with a strong visual identity and personalized courtesy products. Novotel-branded soaps were designed to offer a consistent and recognizable experience to each guest, at a time when packaging was a true image vector for international hotels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be carefully prepared and shipped quickly, in appropriate packaging. AFW guarantees professional service for every shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old hotel soap, Novotel soap, vintage soap box, retro hotel soap, amenity soap, collector soap, retro green box, 70s hotel packaging, promotional soap, old hotel soap, courtesy soap, Novotel memorabilia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54295268720967,"sku":"1c374726-1606-4e3e-8131-bad1052a3560","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6e9e1589-c635-44b0-a430-f5f0eac91a53.jpg?v=1783297380","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/savon-d-hotel-vintage-novotel-annees-70-boite-verte-retro-collector","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}