Antique Sewing Boxes

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1880 Burmese hand carved sewing box with the original contents Ple...

An exceptionally rare French Palais Royal musical sewing box of magnificent diamond sarcophagus form, crafted in finely chased gilt bronze and mounted with exquisitely engraved mothe...

Sewing boxes (in general), were in EVERY Victorian home in Britain in the 19th century and like other boxes etc were ‘status symbols’ of your place in society!

Spherical in shape, resting on four moulded feet and equipped with a hinged closure. The entire surface is perforated and chiselled with rich foliage and floral motifs.  Item condit...

An Oak Joint coffin stool, occasional table, sewing box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool which has the added advantage of an opening top with a storage compartment inside Th...

Rare early 19th century working automaton sewing box with hidden compartments for necessaries and sewing implements.

Gilt export black lacquer all-over the table. The sewing box can be take off. It is on the original stand.

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Rattan Sewing Box Work Stand Side Table. Item features a single drawer, lower shelf, flip top with interior storage and lift out tray (more recently ...

A 19th C Oak Joint Coffin Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box This is in the style of a carved Oak Joint Stool and it has the added advantage of an opening top with a storage compar...

A 19th C Oak Joint Coffin Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box This is a beautifully carved Oak Joint Stool with a linen fold design around the sides and twining leaves on the top, ...

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...

Antique Scandinavian Baroque style sewing box made from solid oak with a warm patina.

The timber displays rich mid-brown colour throughout the exterior burr veneer and solid oak back and base. The box remains in good antique order, showing minor surface knocks, lig...

A rare French marqueterie de paille (colored straw marquetry) sewing work box. Delicately hand-crafted in Provincial Burgundy, France, late 18th / early 19th century.

This exceptional mid-19th century Chinese Export sewing box is a stunning example of intricate craftsmanship and artistry.

This stunning 19th-century Chinese Export sewing box showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate decorative artistry.

Antique sewing box, wooden tramp art box with green fabric parts and a pincushion at the top, unique handmade object, at the bottom a metal plate with the maker and date engraved, da...

Antique Scandinavian Baroque style sewing box made from solid oak with a warm dark patina.

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 ...

Exceptional nacre sewing and writing case in gold, turquoise and nacre. This kit comes in the form of a daisy and opens in three parts revealing accessories. The lower part is remova...

The circular hinged top with scrolling Florentine-style inlaid acanthus leaf and floral band; surrounding an ebonized roundel centering an Italianate figure of a Roman god and putto;...

Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over the table. see more photos .

Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over the table.

We learn from his book that toiletry boxes known as the Necessaire are small boxes or wooden cases used to hold toiletry items for travel.

Possibly used as a jewelry box or sewing box.

Exceptional antique Anglo Indian sewing box handcrafted with quills and decorated bone with a brass handle, lion heads and paw feet.

Regency leather covered sarcophagus shaped sewing box with gilt repoussé brass mounts and ribbed bolster ends over heavily molded top, the bombe body standing on flower adorned paw f...

This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized wood, this chest is adorned wi...

Sewing box rests on four brass paw feet.

This is an antique ladies travelling box. An English, rosewood and inlay combination sewing case and writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

P0121 A superb Victorian bird's-eye maple and tulipwood jewellery or sewing box, dating to circa 1860. This exquisite piece boasts a finely inlaid front and lid, showcasing beautiful...

P080 An elegant antique early Victorian rosewood sewing box or jewellery box with beautifully scroll inlaid front and hinged top which open to reveal newly relined interior with lift...

It can be used as a hat box, sewing box, games box or tea bag box. This box is a wonderful witness to the Qing era in China.

An 18th century Spanish bargueno or vargueno traveling desk, used for storing documents, jewels, or sewing box. The six drawer chest is inset with bone, walnut, mahogany and heavily ...

Charming wooden jewelry or sewing box covered in brown leather, surrounded by a dark brown inlaid frieze and a decorative green frieze glued around the box.

Displaying a magnificent, authentic patina accrued over generations, this rare collector's piece seamlessly serves as a functional jewelry or storage chest, a sewing box, or a distin...

Sewing table, the well-figured top with lift-up ends above two frieze drawers with knob hands to the upholstered pull-out sewing box.

While likely used as a jewelry box, similar boxes from this period were also designed for use as sewing boxes or tea caddies.

Beautiful 19th Century French Empire ebonized black and Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box with bronze appliquès and paw feet.

It will grace any vanity or dressing table, perfect as a centre piece on a console table or chest of drawer can be used both as a jewelry box and as sewing box. A stylish and highly ...

Art Deco-Style Chaise Lounge (ca. 1975, USA). Purchased by the original/sole owner in the 1970s and reupholstered in the early 2000s. Elegant scallop back rest in a griege/taupe chen...

Antique early 19th century English George III exotic wood desk box for stationery or sewing pannier. The box has a rosewood lid with the original gilt brass knob.

The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that holds an assortment of exquisitely decorated mother-of-pearl and gilt sewing tools in fitted niches, including scissor...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Regency japanned chinoiserie sewing cabinet dates to the early nineteenth century, circa 1815. The cabinet is of rectangular form and decorated through...

Description: Five-piece silver sewing set in original case. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: Weight: 146.16g Gross Weight (Set of five pieces). Dimensions:...

Antique Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Hand Painted Pedestal Base Sewing Box Stand Table. Item features a flip top with fitted interior, gold gilt hand painted details throughout, figural pai...

Scottish sewing set of Tartan ware, 19th century Set of 4 items of Tartanware, Scottish sewing set, exists of a rectangular box, marked by Stuart A thread dispenser marked by Stuart...

We are delighted to offer for sale this outstanding set of burr walnut sewing storage boxes. Perfect for gifts, you can gift them individually, as a set or simply for yourself.

This is an antique Gothic revival sewing case. A Scottish, walnut and brass work box, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

A Regency period Tunbridge ware cabinet dating to circa 1810, decorated throughout with finely detailed chinoiserie scenes and geometric borders. Of twin door form made from sycamore...

This is an antique dressing table sewing set. An English, ebony lidded pot and haberdashery accessories, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Striking ebony set exudes ...

This dainty yet highly detailed sewing set was crafted in the late 19th century by skilled French artisans. The case, also known as an étui, is made from walnut and has a tapering r...

This antique early Victorian 19th century inlaid burr walnut writing or sewing table is an exquisite example having a superior quality burr walnut lift up top with beautiful satinwoo...

Beautifully decorated mid-late 19th c, England, black lacquered papier-mâché sewing stand. Decorated with gilt, mother-of-pearl and polychrome paint, opening to cloth-lined interior....

Ceylonese ebony and porcupine quill boxes were mainly produced in southern Ceylon for the European market during the second half of the 19th Century, imitating traditional forms such...

An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s or Gentleman’s early Victorian Period Gilt Bronze mounted well figured Burr Walnut Jewlery Casket or Table Box made during the third...

Would make a great jewelry, sewing or trinket box as well as a unique decorative box.

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The hinged-lid top lifting open to reveal a visually striking blue interior fitted with a removable compartmentalized tray over open compartment, rising on bracket feet. circa 1875 ...

Walnut side table the well figured top having lift up ends and moulded edge. two the freeze fitted with drawers and sewing box below. All raised up on four slender cabriole supports ...