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What is a needlework box?
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A needlework box, or sewing box, is a storage box that has bins and compartments designed specifically for holding needles, threads and other accessories for sewing and needlepoint. Many manufacturers produce them out of wood, but some are fabric or plastic. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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Shop for Antique Sewing Boxes on 1stDibs
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice condition for its age. Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
English Birdseye Maple Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
Regency birdseye maple sewing box with lions heads handles on each side & lions hairy paw feet with
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Satinwood sewing box with rare, unusual oval and quartered panels of paperscroll work to the top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silk, Satinwood, Paper
19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
This Antique Sewing box is octagonal-shaped with a rolled top, it features a hinged lid whilst
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box c1840
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Papier Mache Sewing Box
Located in Arundel, GB
Ref: 124298
Fine 19th century decorated papier mache sewing box.
Depicting peacocks and floral
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper