Skip to main content

French Sewing Box

Book Flask
Louis Vuitton Flower Trunk
Malle Fleurs
Downe Burns
Tiffany Playing Cards
Necessaire De Voyage
Sewing Caddy
Scent Casket
More Popular Searches
1
126
1
to
7
86
39
127
126
127
5
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
81
43
1
10
32
1
1
2
11
10
7
61
50
31
20
20
118
109
5
3
1
8
2
2
1
1
Sort By
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry sewing box. Made of mahogany with thuya wood top
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

H 4.75 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
. This sewing themed box could also be used to hold sewing needles. It features antique finish metal
Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box
Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box

Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box

H 2.25 in Dm 1 in
Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare French marqueterie de paille (colored straw marquetry) sewing work box. Delicately hand
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box
Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box

Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box

H 2.25 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 in
19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box
19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

H 4.93 in W 10.44 in D 7.49 in
19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
By A. Aucoc
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Steel

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

H 0.79 in W 4.53 in D 2.37 in
Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 19th century French Charles X period palisander box features a finely inlaid lemon wood
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay
Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay

H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period
Located in Paris, FR
Precious rectangular sewing box in rosewood veneer called. Uncovered, it presents a mirror with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Restauration Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period
Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

H 3.15 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in
Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Luxurious travel set for a lady, French early 19th century production - Empire period circa 1815
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815

H 3.9 in W 11.4 in D 8.7 in
French Napoleon III Period 19th Century Leather Sewing Kit with Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
French 1850s Napoléon III period leather case sewing kit with bronze hardware and blue velvet
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III Period 19th Century Leather Sewing Kit with Bronze Hardware
French Napoleon III Period 19th Century Leather Sewing Kit with Bronze Hardware

French Napoleon III Period 19th Century Leather Sewing Kit with Bronze Hardware

H 4 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Mother of Pearl sewing necessaire, etui, circa 1840. The hinged fitted case
Category

Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
French Leather jewelry box with inlaid etched plaque - France - Louis XVI style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming wooden jewelry or sewing box covered in brown leather, surrounded by a dark brown inlaid
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Leather jewelry box with inlaid etched plaque - France - Louis XVI style
French Leather jewelry box with inlaid etched plaque - France - Louis XVI style

French Leather jewelry box with inlaid etched plaque - France - Louis XVI style

H 2.76 in W 7.56 in D 5.24 in
1940's Original Suroy Industrial Storage Boxes, Pair
By Suroy
Located in Hook, Hampshire
boxes – Pair. In 1853 the textile industrial revolution arrived in Loos, Nord France with the formation
Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Textile

1940's Original Suroy Industrial Storage Boxes, Pair
1940's Original Suroy Industrial Storage Boxes, Pair

1940's Original Suroy Industrial Storage Boxes, Pair

H 11.03 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
1930s Original Suroy Very Tall Industrial Storage Box, with Grab Handles
Located in Hook, Hampshire
tall industrial storage boxes. In 1853 the textile Industrial revolution arrived in Loos, Nord France
Category

Vintage 1930s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Earthenware

1930s Original Suroy Very Tall Industrial Storage Box, with Grab Handles
1930s Original Suroy Very Tall Industrial Storage Box, with Grab Handles

1930s Original Suroy Very Tall Industrial Storage Box, with Grab Handles

H 41.74 in W 15.56 in D 9.85 in
Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
silver gold washed lidded glass gars and sewing tools. The hallmarks appear to be French. The interior
Category

Antique 1880s European Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box
Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box

Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box

H 10.5 in W 19.5 in D 14.25 in
1950's Original French Suroy Small Storage Tote
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original French Suroy small storage tote 1950’s original Suroy small storage tote. In
Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Textile

1950's Original French Suroy Small Storage Tote
1950's Original French Suroy Small Storage Tote

1950's Original French Suroy Small Storage Tote

H 7.49 in W 15.36 in D 11.42 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
sewing hook, a pen knife, a thimble and scissors. The front of the Vanity Box drops down to access the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

Free Shipping
H 8.66 in W 13 in D 9.84 in
1940's Original Suroy Tall Industrial Storage Cylinder 'Model 1259'
By Suroy
Located in Hook, Hampshire
industrial storage cylinder. In 1853 the textile industrial revolution arrived in Loos, Nord France with the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Earthenware

1940's Original Suroy Tall Industrial Storage Cylinder 'Model 1259'
1940's Original Suroy Tall Industrial Storage Cylinder 'Model 1259'

1940's Original Suroy Tall Industrial Storage Cylinder 'Model 1259'

H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
1940's Original Suroy Tall Industrial Storage Cylinder 'Model 1259.1'
By Suroy
Located in Hook, Hampshire
industrial storage cylinder. In 1853 the textile industrial revolution arrived in Loos, Nord France with the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1940's Original Suroy Tall Industrial Storage Cylinder 'Model 1259.1'
1940's Original Suroy Tall Industrial Storage Cylinder 'Model 1259.1'

1940's Original Suroy Tall Industrial Storage Cylinder 'Model 1259.1'

H 38.98 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires provided a convenient means of transporting the personal
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage

H 7.75 in W 14.25 in D 10.25 in
French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
French etui sealing wax case. Exquisite objet d'art, created in Paris France in the late 19th
Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver

French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver

H 4.66 in W 1.01 in D 0.89 in
Jacques Adnet, Sewing box in Lacquered Metal and Leather, France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984), rare sewing box in topstitched fawn leather, structure in black
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Jacques Adnet, Sewing box in Lacquered Metal and Leather, France 1950
Jacques Adnet, Sewing box in Lacquered Metal and Leather, France 1950

Jacques Adnet, Sewing box in Lacquered Metal and Leather, France 1950

H 22.05 in W 14.97 in D 10.63 in
Antique French BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Chest Side End Table Sewing Box Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Late 19th Century Antique French Oak BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Table/Serving Chest/Box or End
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival End Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Chest Side End Table Sewing Box Oak 19thC
Antique French BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Chest Side End Table Sewing Box Oak 19thC

Antique French BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Chest Side End Table Sewing Box Oak 19thC

H 28 in W 25 in D 15 in
French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Work or Sewing Box Made in Dark Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Work or Sewing Box Made in Dark Oak and a very stylish
Category

Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Work or Sewing Box Made in Dark Oak
French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Work or Sewing Box Made in Dark Oak

French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Work or Sewing Box Made in Dark Oak

H 17 in W 19 in D 10 in
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
boxes known as the Necessaire are small boxes or wooden cases used to hold toiletry items for travel
Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Oak Sewing Table, France 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
This French work table is an exceptional Art Deco style sewing table from the early 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brutalist Oak Sewing Table, France 1960
Mid-Century Brutalist Oak Sewing Table, France 1960

Mid-Century Brutalist Oak Sewing Table, France 1960

H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 13 in
Antique Burr Walnut & Birdseye Maple Work Sewing Box 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb burr walnut and birdseye maple marquetry work / sewing table, Circa 1860 in date The
Category

Antique 1860s Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut & Birdseye Maple Work Sewing Box 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut & Birdseye Maple Work Sewing Box 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut & Birdseye Maple Work Sewing Box 19th Century

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Country French Mini-Petrin Sewing Cabinet ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Mini-Petrin Sewing Cabinet ~ End Table is one of the most charming
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial End Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Country French Mini-Petrin Sewing Cabinet ~ End Table
19th Century Country French Mini-Petrin Sewing Cabinet ~ End Table

19th Century Country French Mini-Petrin Sewing Cabinet ~ End Table

H 28.5 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Antique French Country Oak & Walnut Serpentine Sewing Cabinet Side Accent Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique sewing box table or cabinet, circa 1910s. Made from oak & walnut featuring serpentine form
Category

Vintage 1910s French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique French Country Oak & Walnut Serpentine Sewing Cabinet Side Accent Table
Antique French Country Oak & Walnut Serpentine Sewing Cabinet Side Accent Table

Antique French Country Oak & Walnut Serpentine Sewing Cabinet Side Accent Table

H 30 in W 15.5 in D 22.5 in
Rare Restored Burr Walnut & Tunbridge Inlaid Sewing Work Box Table Carved Feet
Located in GB
sewing table with ornately inlaid Tunbridge wear decorated top A very good looking and decorative
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Restored Burr Walnut & Tunbridge Inlaid Sewing Work Box Table Carved Feet
Rare Restored Burr Walnut & Tunbridge Inlaid Sewing Work Box Table Carved Feet

Rare Restored Burr Walnut & Tunbridge Inlaid Sewing Work Box Table Carved Feet

H 28.15 in W 20.28 in D 15.16 in
French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This Asian-inspired lacquered wooden work table is a beautiful expandable sewing box covered with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C
French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C

French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C

H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
French Bedside Table Walnut Nightstand Louis XVI St, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
fabric that can make this cabinet a sewing table. French circa 1900 in the Louis XVI style. Good
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Bedside Table Walnut Nightstand Louis XVI St, circa 1900
French Bedside Table Walnut Nightstand Louis XVI St, circa 1900

French Bedside Table Walnut Nightstand Louis XVI St, circa 1900

H 29.34 in W 17.13 in D 12.21 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
sewing work, support the high frame, which is divided into two zones by a surrounding profile of gilded
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 13.39 in
1940s French industrial Original Suroy Industrial Red Storage Bin Metal Handles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
from a North of France Textile mill. This is a vintage industrial factory trunk box storage and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Faux Leather

1940s French industrial Original Suroy Industrial Red Storage Bin Metal Handles
1940s French industrial Original Suroy Industrial Red Storage Bin Metal Handles

1940s French industrial Original Suroy Industrial Red Storage Bin Metal Handles

H 20 in W 36 in D 24 in
Early and Fine Musical Automaton Necessaire with Reverse Painted Glass
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century musical automaton necessaire box. This rare box of good size, when opened
Category

Antique 1830s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Early and Fine Musical Automaton Necessaire with Reverse Painted Glass
Early and Fine Musical Automaton Necessaire with Reverse Painted Glass

Early and Fine Musical Automaton Necessaire with Reverse Painted Glass

H 6 in W 15 in D 11 in
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
By Maison Giroux
Located in Dublin, IE
Giroux to produce the gifts of the children of France: a golden carriage now kept in the Carnavalet
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Shelves

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

H 30.71 in Dm 12.6 in
Exquisite French Tortoise Shell Sewing Box
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
An exquisite 19th century, French tortoise shell sarcophagus-form sewing box with lion-mask ring
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Exquisite French Tortoise Shell Sewing Box
Exquisite French Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

Exquisite French Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

H 5.25 in W 12.5 in D 8.25 in
French 19th century sewing casket and music box
Located in Paris, FR
A mahogany sewing casket simulating a piano, with a hidden music box. Inside the casket a set of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French 19th century sewing casket and music box
French 19th century sewing casket and music box

French 19th century sewing casket and music box

H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Prisoner of War Sewing Box
Located in Denver, CO
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Sewing Box, whale bone, hand carved with original velvet
Category

Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Prisoner of War Sewing Box

Prisoner of War Sewing Box

H 5 in W 9 in D 7 in
Sewing Box in Polychromed Plaited Straw, Provence, France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Charming sewing box in polychromed plaited straw, decorated with fashion plates and mirrors
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tapestry, Straw

Sewing Box in Polychromed Plaited Straw, Provence, France, 19th Century
Sewing Box in Polychromed Plaited Straw, Provence, France, 19th Century

Sewing Box in Polychromed Plaited Straw, Provence, France, 19th Century

H 15.79 in W 10.63 in D 17.72 in
Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box
Located in Midlothian, VA
Very Fine Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box with Cut Steel Inlaid Décor & Ebony Banding
Category

Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box
Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box

Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box

H 6.5 in W 12.75 in D 9 in
Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Palais Royal sewing box with mahogany and maple striped design. Cut-steel corner brackets and
Category

Antique 19th Century French William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century
Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century

Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century

H 4 in W 9.75 in D 6.5 in
Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Palais Royal sewing box veneered in mahogany and sycamore with boxwood stringing and floral
Category

Antique 19th Century British George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Sycamore

Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century

H 3.5 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
Antique Louis Philippe Era Boulle Inlay 9" Work or Sewing Box
Located in South Coast, CA
Fine antique French Louis Philippe era 8 3/4" sewing, work or jewelry box, jet black ebony or
Category

Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Antique Louis Philippe Era Boulle Inlay 9" Work or Sewing Box
Antique Louis Philippe Era Boulle Inlay 9" Work or Sewing Box

Antique Louis Philippe Era Boulle Inlay 9" Work or Sewing Box

H 3.38 in W 8.75 in D 6.38 in
French Tortoise and Leather Box, c. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
French Tortoise and Leather Box. Probably used for sewing. Has inserts.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Wood, Leather

French Tortoise and Leather Box, c. 1870
French Tortoise and Leather Box, c. 1870

French Tortoise and Leather Box, c. 1870

H 2 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Charles X Box with Carillon
Located in Genova, IT
Sewing Service, France, early 19th century.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Charles X Box with Carillon

Charles X Box with Carillon

H 3.43 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
. With a mirror backed lid, the interior houses various mother of pearl sewing tools and a glass scent
Category

Antique 19th Century French William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Mother-of-Pearl

Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century
Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century

Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century

H 1 in W 5 in D 3 in
Art Deco Louis Majorelle Sewing Box on Legs
By Louis Majorelle
Located in London, GB
A compact and useable Rosewood Art Deco sewing box, raised on legs, with decorative inlays produced
Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Louis Majorelle Sewing Box on Legs
Art Deco Louis Majorelle Sewing Box on Legs

Art Deco Louis Majorelle Sewing Box on Legs

H 35 in W 16 in D 10 in
Folding Sewing Box on Stand Side Table by Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in Liege, BE
Rare sewing box by Audoux Minet, in perfect original condition, never used. A bubble in the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Rope

Folding Sewing Box on Stand Side Table by Audoux Minet
Folding Sewing Box on Stand Side Table by Audoux Minet

Folding Sewing Box on Stand Side Table by Audoux Minet

H 19.3 in Dm 12.6 in
End of 19th Century Green Leather Vanity/ Beauty Case 25 accessories, Paris 1890
Located in Milan, Italy
note book with pencil - 1 sewing kit - 1 letter box - 1 jewel box - 1 manicure kit - 1 comb case
Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Crystal

End of 19th Century Green Leather Vanity/ Beauty Case 25 accessories, Paris 1890
End of 19th Century Green Leather Vanity/ Beauty Case 25 accessories, Paris 1890

End of 19th Century Green Leather Vanity/ Beauty Case 25 accessories, Paris 1890

H 9.06 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
20th Century French Wood and Metal Vintage Sewing Box, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French vintage sewing box from the 1950s. "Pied compas" base typical to
Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Wood and Metal Vintage Sewing Box, 1950s
20th Century French Wood and Metal Vintage Sewing Box, 1950s

20th Century French Wood and Metal Vintage Sewing Box, 1950s

H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 11.42 in
c.1880 French Napoleon III Lady's Sewing Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Magnificent antique silk-lined lady's sewing box with mother-of-pearl inlay and intricate hand
Category

Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

c.1880 French Napoleon III Lady's Sewing Box
c.1880 French Napoleon III Lady's Sewing Box

c.1880 French Napoleon III Lady's Sewing Box

H 30.5 in W 20 in D 14.5 in
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Sewing Box, France, 1875
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful sewing box, in Boulle Marquetry style in fruitwood and Brass. Napoleon III style, France
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Sewing Box, France, 1875
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Sewing Box, France, 1875

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Sewing Box, France, 1875

H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany sewing box in the shape of a grand piano, with a hidden music box. Inside the box is a set
Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood

Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box

Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box

H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
The delicate artistry of this 19th-century Palais Royal sewing nécessaire matches the intricate
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

H 2 in W 6.5 in L 2 in
Sewing Box, Chest, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sewing box, chest, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Sewing box, chest with its sewing kit in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Sewing Box, Chest, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Sewing Box, Chest, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Sewing Box, Chest, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

H 4.93 in W 12.21 in D 7.29 in
Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Olive Wood Sewing Box or Jewel Chest c1800
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI sewing box or jewel chest offers oliv wood construction with faceted
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Olive

Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Olive Wood Sewing Box or Jewel Chest c1800
Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Olive Wood Sewing Box or Jewel Chest c1800

Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Olive Wood Sewing Box or Jewel Chest c1800

H 22 in W 19.5 in D 13.75 in
Antique French Gilt Cast Bronze Hand Painted Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
19th century French gilt cast bronze sewing box features swags, bows, olive wreathes and hand
Category

Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Cast Bronze Hand Painted Sewing Box, 19th Century
Antique French Gilt Cast Bronze Hand Painted Sewing Box, 19th Century

Antique French Gilt Cast Bronze Hand Painted Sewing Box, 19th Century

H 4.75 in W 6.25 in D 2.25 in
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Jewel decorative box or sewing box, in Boulle style Marquetry in Ebony, Copper, Brass, Mother of
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

H 7.88 in W 11.03 in L 7.88 in
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Jewel decorative box or sewing box, in Boulle style Marquetry in Ebony, Copper, Brass, Mother of
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

H 7.88 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "French Sewing Box", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

French Sewing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French sewing box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mother-of-pearl, every French sewing box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French sewing box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A French sewing box, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one French sewing box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Palais Royal, A. Aucoc and Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Sewing Box?

A French sewing box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,249, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $18,850.
Questions About French Sewing Box
  • What is a sewing box called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A sewing box can be called a sewing basket, a needle box or a needlepoint box. However, many people simply refer to the storage boxes for thread, needles and other sewing supplies as a sewing box. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.

Read More

African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You

It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers

Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.

These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.

More Ways To Browse

Antique Steel Cut Jewelry
19th Century French Bamboo Side Table
Green Painted Cabinet Table
Massive Antique Mirror
French Style Ladies Desk
Three Tier Bronze Table
Iron Glass Top Patio Set
Large Antique Vanity Mirror
Turquoise Sevres Porcelain
Tiffany Black Enamel
Black Lacquer Oval Dining Table
Cut Steel Jewellery Antique
Antique Cut Steel Jewelry
Vintage Wood Box Crate
Vintage Wood Crate Box
Black And Gold Console French
Vintage Wood Crate Boxes
French Antique Writing Box
View All Popular Boxes Searches