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What is a needlework box?

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What is a needlework box?
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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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

English Birdseye Maple Sewing Box
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
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

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Inlaid with floral sprays of engraved mother of pearl and brass From our Sewing Box collection, we
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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