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Antique Needlework Boxes

Needlework Box
Needlework Box

Needlework Box

$1,077

H 5.52 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in

Needlework Box

Located in London, England

Black lacquered papier-mache workbox on paw feet. Circa 1830 H 14cm x W 35cm x D 26cm

Category

1830s Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Paper

A good quality Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts oak needlework box
A good quality Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts oak needlework box

A good quality Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts oak needlework box

Located in London, GB

A good quality Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts oak needlework box with upper drawer and sliding

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Oak

Walnut domed top Needlework/Jewellery Box
Walnut domed top Needlework/Jewellery Box

Walnut domed top Needlework/Jewellery Box

$888

H 8.67 in W 9.65 in D 6.5 in

Walnut domed top Needlework/Jewellery Box

Located in Folkestone, GB

An early 19th century walnut domed topped needlework or jewellery box with two doors enclosing

Category

Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Satinwood Needlework or Jewellery Box
Satinwood Needlework or Jewellery Box

Satinwood Needlework or Jewellery Box

$1,952

H 6.7 in W 11.03 in D 8.27 in

Satinwood Needlework or Jewellery Box

Located in Folkestone, GB

A fine early 19th century satinwood sarcophagus needlework or jewellery box with ornate brass ring

Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Satinwood

Burr Yew Wood Needlework or Jewellery Box
Burr Yew Wood Needlework or Jewellery Box

Burr Yew Wood Needlework or Jewellery Box

$780

H 9.45 in W 5.32 in D 7.09 in

Burr Yew Wood Needlework or Jewellery Box

Located in Folkestone, GB

An early 19th century burr yew wood needlework or jewellery box, the top decorated with a classical

Category

Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Yew

Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century
Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century

Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an English needlework casket from the Charles II period (1660-1685), with silk

Category

Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Victorian Needlework Table Sewing Box Walnut 1860
Victorian Needlework Table Sewing Box Walnut 1860

Victorian Needlework Table Sewing Box Walnut 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous Victorian burr walnut trumpet workbox with a hexagonal hinged top revealing space for sewing etc Love the trumpet form Table top opens up to reveal green beize lined sewing ...

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Bruce Talbert An Aesthetic Movement Gothic Revival oak needlework table and box
Bruce Talbert An Aesthetic Movement Gothic Revival oak needlework table and box

Bruce Talbert An Aesthetic Movement Gothic Revival oak needlework table and box

By Bruce James Talbert

Located in London, GB

Bruce Talbert attributed. An Aesthetic Movement/Gothic Revival oak needlework table and box with

Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Oak

Set of Three Korean Stackable Sewing Box Covered in Hanji Paper
Set of Three Korean Stackable Sewing Box Covered in Hanji Paper

Set of Three Korean Stackable Sewing Box Covered in Hanji Paper

Located in Atlanta, GA

Samhap, these boxes were used in woman's quarter to storage sewing, embroidery and other needlework

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Other Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

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Rare Papier Mache Needlework Box 'Arte Povera'
Rare Papier Mache Needlework Box 'Arte Povera'

Rare Papier Mache Needlework Box 'Arte Povera'

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H 4.73 in W 13 in D 13 in

Rare Papier Mache Needlework Box 'Arte Povera'

Located in Walkertshofen, Bavaria

A extremely rare papier mâché needlework box with a mystical guache in the top frame and mirror

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Mirror, Paper

Regency Antique Red Leather Brass Bone Sewing Needlework Box
Regency Antique Red Leather Brass Bone Sewing Needlework Box

Regency Antique Red Leather Brass Bone Sewing Needlework Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique red leather sewing box with ornate brass escutcheon and bracket feet. The blue paper

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sewing Box
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sewing Box

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sewing Box

Unavailable

H 5.4 in W 11 in D 7.7 in

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sewing Box

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

needlework box. The box has a domed lid that has flamed mahogany and rosewood cross banding, while the

Category

1840s European Biedermeier Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Needlework Box with Inlaid Satinwood and Ebony Roping
Antique Walnut Needlework Box with Inlaid Satinwood and Ebony Roping

Antique Walnut Needlework Box with Inlaid Satinwood and Ebony Roping

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Antique burl walnut needlework box with inlaid satinwood and ebony roping, of sarcophagus form

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Ladies Needlework Box, English, Velvet, Plated, Pincushion, Victorian
Antique Ladies Needlework Box, English, Velvet, Plated, Pincushion, Victorian

Antique Ladies Needlework Box, English, Velvet, Plated, Pincushion, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ladies needlework box. An English, velvet over silver plate lidded pincushion

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

18th Century Naive Needlework Box
18th Century Naive Needlework Box

18th Century Naive Needlework Box

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H 6.3 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in

18th Century Naive Needlework Box

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful early naive needlework covered box, depicting a large vase of flowers. Wonderfully worn

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Needlework Boxes

English Needlework Workbox
English Needlework Workbox

English Needlework Workbox

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H 4.25 in W 9 in D 6 in

English Needlework Workbox

Located in Stamford, CT

An English needlework workbox with the name of "Marie" engraved.

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Wood

English Silk Needlework, 18th Century
English Silk Needlework, 18th Century

English Silk Needlework, 18th Century

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H 13.5 in W 17.5 in L 13.5 in

English Silk Needlework, 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

Silk needlework, English, 18th century, with two figures, birds, and animals set in a shadowbox

Category

18th Century Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Silk

18th Century English Framed Stumpwork Textile with Courting Figures & Lions
18th Century English Framed Stumpwork Textile with Courting Figures & Lions

18th Century English Framed Stumpwork Textile with Courting Figures & Lions

Located in Milford, NH

A beautifully detailed framed stumpwork textile featuring central courting figures, surrounded by lions, rabbits, and other animals, as well as plants, flowers, and other foliage. Da...

Category

18th Century English Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Textile, Thread

Rare Palais Royal Ormolu + Mother of Pearl Music Box / Jewel Box
Rare Palais Royal Ormolu + Mother of Pearl Music Box / Jewel Box

Rare Palais Royal Ormolu + Mother of Pearl Music Box / Jewel Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Brighton, Sussex

thimbles needlework tools, and needlework boxes some of the most beautiful and sought-after pieces are

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Needlework Sampler – Dated 180X
Antique Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Needlework Sampler – Dated 180X

Antique Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Needlework Sampler – Dated 180X

Located in Delray Beach, FL

premium interest. The design is rich with traditional schoolgirl needlework imagery, including: A stately

Category

Late 18th Century American Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Glass, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mahogany Needlework Box and Original Contents
Mahogany Needlework Box and Original Contents

Mahogany Needlework Box and Original Contents

Located in Millwood, VA

So rare it is to find an "as found" item of needlework interest containing all original contents

Category

19th Century British Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Papier Mâché Painted Sewing Needlework Box by Hausburg Liverpool 19th Century
Papier Mâché Painted Sewing Needlework Box by Hausburg Liverpool 19th Century

Papier Mâché Painted Sewing Needlework Box by Hausburg Liverpool 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Papier mâché sewing box beautifully painted with a landscape scene, bordered by gold floral designs

Category

19th Century British Antique Needlework Boxes

19th Century Needleworked Miniature Shirt, Framed
19th Century Needleworked Miniature Shirt, Framed

19th Century Needleworked Miniature Shirt, Framed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

into a 19th century cherry frame. Samplers and needlework are our specialty. If you are

Category

19th Century Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Canton Boxed Set of Silk Piano Cover or Drape with Watercolor
19th Century Canton Boxed Set of Silk Piano Cover or Drape with Watercolor

19th Century Canton Boxed Set of Silk Piano Cover or Drape with Watercolor

Located in Berwickshire, GB

A Chinese export black lacquer and gilt decorated box originating in Guangzhou, circa 1850-1870

Category

1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe

C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Guthrie and Wells

Located in London, GB

Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass detai...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit

By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...

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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gallé Émile French Art Nouveau Nightstand
Gallé Émile French Art Nouveau Nightstand

Gallé Émile French Art Nouveau Nightstand

$3,758

H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 13.78 in

Gallé Émile French Art Nouveau Nightstand

By Émile Gallé

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly ask that you read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This exquisite n...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Filing Cabinet or Bookcase, 1900s
Art Nouveau Filing Cabinet or Bookcase, 1900s

Art Nouveau Filing Cabinet or Bookcase, 1900s

$1,973Sale Price|20% Off

H 71.07 in W 30.32 in D 20.87 in

Art Nouveau Filing Cabinet or Bookcase, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau filing cabinet or bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with five original drawers and one original pull out shelf. Behind t...

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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Brass

An Arts and Crafts Glasgow Style Oak Sideboard Attributed to G M Ellwood
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow Style Oak Sideboard Attributed to G M Ellwood

An Arts and Crafts Glasgow Style Oak Sideboard Attributed to G M Ellwood

By George Montague Ellwood

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts Glasgow style Oak sideboard attributed to G M Ellwood made by Bath Cabinet Makers, with stained glass panels to the upper right hand cupboard, and stylised floral ...

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Stained Glass, Oak

Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil

Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil

By Eugenio Quarti

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Eugenio Quarti (Desk , chair and Trash ) Style: Liberty or Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Furniture realized mainly in inlays of nacre and metallic applications, parchament ...

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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Ebony Floral Inlays
Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Ebony Floral Inlays

Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Ebony Floral Inlays

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Glasgow style Arts & Crafts oak treble wardrobe with ebony and walnut stylized floral inlays to the cornice and further leaf style inlays to the door tops a...

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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Wylie & Lochhead attri. An Arts & Crafts oak desk with new leather writing area
Wylie & Lochhead attri. An Arts & Crafts oak desk with new leather writing area

Wylie & Lochhead attri. An Arts & Crafts oak desk with new leather writing area

By Wylie & Lochhead

Located in London, GB

Wylie Lochhead attributed. An Arts and Crafts oak desk with central shelf, galleried sides, stylised copper handles, laid with a new leather writing area.

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Copper

Shapland & Petter, Arts & Crafts Oak Dressing Table with Pierced Hearts
Shapland & Petter, Arts & Crafts Oak Dressing Table with Pierced Hearts

Shapland & Petter, Arts & Crafts Oak Dressing Table with Pierced Hearts

By Shapland & Petter

Located in London, GB

Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts three drawer dressing table with pierced heart, swivel beveled mirror and stylised copper handles and escutcheons. Wash stand has Sold.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Oak

Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak bedside cabinet
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak bedside cabinet

Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak bedside cabinet

By Shapland & Petter

Located in London, GB

Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak bedside cabinet with stylized floral inlaid decoration in the form of Albalone flower heads.

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Oak

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Antique Needlework Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique needlework boxes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique needlework boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Antique needlework boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique needlework boxes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Regency and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells produced beautiful antique needlework boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Needlework Boxes?

Prices for antique needlework boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique needlework boxes begin at $1,034 and can go as high as $15,927, while the average can fetch as much as $1,888.