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Needlework Box

Needlework Box

Located in London, England

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

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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 storage below on four tapering legs united by twin cross stretchers.

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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

Located in Folkestone, GB

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

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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

Located in Folkestone, GB

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

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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

Located in Folkestone, GB

An early 19th century burr yew wood needlework or jewellery box, the top decorated with a classical scene surrounded by chequered banding.

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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 work exterior panels depicting various figures and animals, a top mirrored compartmen...

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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 ...

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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

An Aesthetic Movement/Gothic Revival oak needlework table and box with carved lunettes, florets and incised turned details to the legs united with turnings to the stretchers.

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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

A set of three stackable nesting sewing boxes covered in colored Hanji paper. Known as Jijang Samhap, these boxes were used in woman's quarter to storage sewing, embroidery and other...

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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 inside.

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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 lined interior features various sewing supplies including six thread reels, Bone pricke...

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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

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H 5.4 in W 11 in D 7.7 in

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sewing Box

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Early 19th century mahogany sewing box An early 19th century continental mahogany sewing or needlework box.

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1840s European Biedermeier Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Italian lacca povera casket c1860 covered with floral needlework Jewellery Box
Italian lacca povera casket c1860 covered with floral needlework Jewellery Box

Italian lacca povera casket c1860 covered with floral needlework Jewellery Box

Located in Salisbury, GB

A rare Italian lacca povera casket with original needlework cushion lid with gold thread gimp, decorated with floral sprays, the interior with lidded compartments and a drawer. Poss...

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1860s Antique Needlework Boxes

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, with a pin cushion to top, English, circa 1880.

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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, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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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.

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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.

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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 frame.

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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...

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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

Circa 1810 For collectors of thimbles needlework tools, and needlework boxes some of the most beautiful and sought-after pieces are known collectively as ‘Palais Royal’.

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Needlework Boxes

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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

A rare and beautiful antique textile sampler wrought by a schoolgirl in the Early 19th Century (Circa 1800-1810). This meticulously hand-stitched piece offers a charming window into...

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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

The box also has a front dovetailed drawer and sits on squat bun feet.

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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 adorned with inlaid abalone. The interior is lined with red silk velvet and fe...

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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

This fine miniature shirt was likely from a practice book used by schoolgirls in the British Isles in the 19th century. The shirt exhibits all of its qualities, including the cuffs w...

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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, and enclosing an original painted watercolor panel within the fabric-covered and hing...

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1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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Set of 4 Arts&Crafts armchairs
Set of 4 Arts&Crafts armchairs

Set of 4 Arts&Crafts armchairs

$9,332Sale Price / set|33% Off

H 45.28 in W 25.2 in D 16.93 in

Set of 4 Arts&Crafts armchairs

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Set of 4 armchairs in stained oak, Arts & Crafts, Austrian work circa 1905. Possible to divide the set in pairs (2 pairs)

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Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bath Cabinet Makers, an Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard with Dutch Inlaid Scenes
Bath Cabinet Makers, an Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard with Dutch Inlaid Scenes

Bath Cabinet Makers, an Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard with Dutch Inlaid Scenes

By Liberty & Co., Bath Cabinet Makers

Located in London, GB

Bath cabinet makers. In the Liberty style. An early Arts & Crafts oak break front sideboard with Dutch inlaid scenes of mill owners with there little black cat in the two upper cupb...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Oak

Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details

Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details and whiplash handles to the sides.

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Patinated Brass Mantel Clock by Sneltjes Haarlem, 1905
Arts & Crafts Patinated Brass Mantel Clock by Sneltjes Haarlem, 1905

Arts & Crafts Patinated Brass Mantel Clock by Sneltjes Haarlem, 1905

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts mantel clock. Design by Sneltjes Haarlem. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Patinated brass case with Arts & Crafts numerals on the dial. This ...

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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

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Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Cabinet Stained Glass Stickley Era - W7057   SALE
Antique Arts & Crafts Cabinet Stained Glass Stickley Era - W7057   SALE

Antique Arts & Crafts Cabinet Stained Glass Stickley Era - W7057 SALE

$1,140Sale Price|40% Off

H 19 in W 13 in D 6.5 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Cabinet Stained Glass Stickley Era - W7057 SALE

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Cabinet Stained Glass Stickley Era w7057 WE RUNNING A SPECIAL SALE Antique Arts & Crafts small table or wall Cabinet with Period Stained Glass. Great condit...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Table Fischel Nr. 10, circa 1910, Thonet Style
Art Nouveau Table Fischel Nr. 10, circa 1910, Thonet Style

Art Nouveau Table Fischel Nr. 10, circa 1910, Thonet Style

$1,399Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 14.97 in

Art Nouveau Table Fischel Nr. 10, circa 1910, Thonet Style

By Fischel

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare 1910's Thonet style table, by Fischel, made in Austria. Made of wood. Revived, cleaned, shows minor signs of use and age.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School copper coal box with floral decoration
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School copper coal box with floral decoration

An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School copper coal box with floral decoration

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School copper coal box with floral decoration

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1910s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Copper

Liberty & Co a Fine Arts & Crafts Mahogany Side Table with Pierced Heart Details
Liberty & Co a Fine Arts & Crafts Mahogany Side Table with Pierced Heart Details

Liberty & Co a Fine Arts & Crafts Mahogany Side Table with Pierced Heart Details

By Liberty & Co., Leonard Wyburd

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co. London. Attributed to Leonard Wyburd. A rare Arts & Crafts, Mahogany side table with four finely made out swept upper supports, pierced to the tops with heart details,...

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

By Guthrie and Wells, Charles Rennie Mackintosh

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

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

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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

Art Nouveau Set of Ten Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.
Art Nouveau Set of Ten Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.

Art Nouveau Set of Ten Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.

$10,300 / item

H 36.5 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in

Art Nouveau Set of Ten Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, These exceptional set of ten Viennese Art Nouveau solid oak chairs from circa 1910 represent a high level of craftsmanship and elegant design. Viennese Art Nouveau is a trend...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Leather, Oak

Wylie & Lochhead Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Piece Bedroom Suite with Pewter Inlays
Wylie & Lochhead Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Piece Bedroom Suite with Pewter Inlays

Wylie & Lochhead Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Piece Bedroom Suite with Pewter Inlays

By Wylie & Lochhead

Located in London, GB

Wylie and Lochhead of Glasgow. An Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak three-piece bedroom suite with stylised floral inlays and silver plated handles throughout. Consisting of a double...

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Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Oak

Side Table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau Period, Circa 1900.
Side Table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau Period, Circa 1900.

Side Table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau Period, Circa 1900.

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Side table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau period, circa 1900. Two level side table, marquetry work with floral motifs by Louis Majorelle, circa 1900, Art Nouveau, chased and...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Chandelier Arts and Crafts In Style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1883
Chandelier Arts and Crafts In Style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1883

Chandelier Arts and Crafts In Style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1883

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau inlaid mahogany centre table  attributed to J S Henry
Art Nouveau inlaid mahogany centre table  attributed to J S Henry

Art Nouveau inlaid mahogany centre table attributed to J S Henry

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Stylish original English Art Nouveau mahogany inlaid circular centre table attributed to J S Henry circa 1900. The table has stylised fruit wood and pewter inlaid decoration. It is i...

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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Needlework Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

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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.