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Figured Walnut Work Table
Figured Walnut Work Table

Figured Walnut Work Table

$2,333Sale Price|27% Off

Figured Walnut Work Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

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 ...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Walnut

French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C
French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C

French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

This Asian-inspired lacquered wooden work table is a beautiful expandable sewing box covered with lacquer on all sides. On the upper part, intended to receive the sewing material, th...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box, circa 1830, a Regency style sewing or jewelry box crafted of a hardwood, likely maple, hand painted inside ...

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1830s English Regency Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood

Taisho Japanese Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Presentation Box.
Taisho Japanese Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Presentation Box.

Taisho Japanese Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Presentation Box.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Although these pieces are widely recognized as sewing boxes this particular box was possibly used for Japanese military related merit badges (according to the purple stamp inside the...

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Early 20th Century Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Tramp Art Box Personalized by the Artist
Antique Tramp Art Box Personalized by the Artist

Antique Tramp Art Box Personalized by the Artist

Located in Highland, IN

The lid features a padded, fabric covered pillow, suggesting that it may have been created as a sewing box. One wonderful detail that you seldom see is that it appears to have been i...

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Mid-18th Century Folk Art Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Victorian Papier-Mâché Sewing Table with Pearl Inlay
19th Century English Victorian Papier-Mâché Sewing Table with Pearl Inlay

19th Century English Victorian Papier-Mâché Sewing Table with Pearl Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in England circa 1880, the unusual pedestal table features a rectangular hinged sewing box resting on an octagonal column and an elaborate shaped base.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood, Paper

Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920
Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920

Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

It is a challenge to find the measuring device which was obviously used to calculate lengths and an integral part of the integrity of a Haribako (sewing box); almost always missing. ...

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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Elm

Victorian Sewing Table Work Box Walnut 1860
Victorian Sewing Table Work Box Walnut 1860

Victorian Sewing Table Work Box Walnut 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant Victorian sewing table - or work box - in walnut Great patina to the wood Top opens out to reveal all the compartments and boxes On lyre ends support by finely craved cabriol...

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1860s Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

Located in Miami, FL

Antique fine quality Victorian C1880 inlaid burl walnut and amboyna work side sewing table box. 19th Century Aesthetic period styling.

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Rare Restored Burr Walnut & Tunbridge Inlaid Sewing Work Box Table Carved Feet
Rare Restored Burr Walnut & Tunbridge Inlaid Sewing Work Box Table Carved Feet

Rare Restored Burr Walnut & Tunbridge Inlaid Sewing Work Box Table Carved Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored heavily carved Victorian walnut sewing table with ornately inlaid Tunbridge wear decorated top A very good looking ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Very Fine Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Coromandel Workbox / Sewing Table
Very Fine Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Coromandel Workbox / Sewing Table

Very Fine Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Coromandel Workbox / Sewing Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, Regency circa 1810-1820 Coromandel work box / sewing table This is pretty much the finest work table I have ever seen, it has be...

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1810s English Regency Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood

Painted Edwardian Work Box Side Table Satinwood 1910
Painted Edwardian Work Box Side Table Satinwood 1910

Painted Edwardian Work Box Side Table Satinwood 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Finely painted satinwood Edwardian lift up lid sewing/work box Circa 1910 Lovely painted details include floral sprays and a female portrait Lid lifts up to reveal all the compartmen...

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1910s Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Mahogany Box on Stand
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Mahogany Box on Stand

Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Mahogany Box on Stand

Located in Nottingham, GB

An unusual and highly versatile piece, suitable as a decorative storage box, occasional table, sewing or work box, or distinctive accent piece within a bedroom, drawing room or sophi...

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Early 20th Century Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Antique Sewing Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique sewing boxes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique sewing boxes available were constructed with great care. Antique sewing boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique sewing boxes bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique sewing boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Palais Royal, Singer and A. Aucoc produced popular antique sewing boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Sewing Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,938, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $70,000 highest priced.

Questions About Antique Sewing Boxes

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A sewing box can be called a sewing basket, a needle box or a needlepoint box. However, many people simply refer to the storage boxes for thread, needles and other sewing supplies as a sewing box. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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