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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
Sewing box
Located in Porto, PT
Sewing box. English; made of mahogany wood. Two feet are missing.
Category
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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 Rosewood Sewing Box.
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 Sewing Box.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shell, Amboyna
Quality antique Victorian walnut sewing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut sewing box, having a quality antique Victorian sewing box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a tray with fitted sections above a storage compartment.
Category
Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools, etc.
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 a key.
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off