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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
Antique Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Fully Fitted Sewing Box
From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce this Antique
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box
By William Dobson
Located in Northampton, GB
Veneered in Amboyna Wood
From our Sewing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Amboyna
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shell, Amboyna
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 Huntington, 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
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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
