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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

This cabinet has a five drawer front configuration with a two drawer interior (under double hinged top lid); initially used to house sewing implements and materials for the minor rep...

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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Elm

Anthony Quervelle American Empire Mahogany Flip Top Sewing Table
Anthony Quervelle American Empire Mahogany Flip Top Sewing Table

Anthony Quervelle American Empire Mahogany Flip Top Sewing Table

By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire mahogany flip top sewing table on cornucopia carved legs with interior mirror and compartments (attributed to ANTHONY QUERVELLE)

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19th Century American American Empire Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Mirror

French Wooden Sewing Box with Cantilever Design, circa 1920
French Wooden Sewing Box with Cantilever Design, circa 1920

French Wooden Sewing Box with Cantilever Design, circa 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1920 / 20th century / sewing box / wood / Mid-century / Vintage A charming and functional French sewing box from the early 20th century, crafted circa 1920. This vintage pi...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Sewing Chest

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Wood

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3-Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1880
Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3-Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1880

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3-Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Sheraton style drop-leaf sewing stand, crafted from rich mahogany and dating to approximately 1840. This Federal period work table features a rectangular top with two hing...

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Late 19th Century Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet
Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet

Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet. Paint finish appears to be a more recent vintage distressed finish.

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Parlor Work Table Sewing Stand Chest
Antique American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Parlor Work Table Sewing Stand Chest

Antique American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Parlor Work Table Sewing Stand Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Empire mahogany sewing table or stand featuring two drawers with divided apothecary style storage sections, two drop leaves, and a four leg pedestal base. Dimension...

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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Sewing Chest

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Mahogany

Burmese Hand Carved Peacock Sewing Table Cupboard Chest Open Top, circa 1880
Burmese Hand Carved Peacock Sewing Table Cupboard Chest Open Top, circa 1880

Burmese Hand Carved Peacock Sewing Table Cupboard Chest Open Top, circa 1880

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1880 Burmese hand carved sewing side table or little chest with lovely peacock design A very good lookin...

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1880s Burmese Victorian Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

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Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800
Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Antique Scandinavian Baroque style sewing box made from solid oak with a warm patina. Manufactured ca mid 1800. The box has a pin cushion on top and comes with its original iron key...

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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Wood

Original Charles X Inlaid Walnut and Maple Wood Sicilian Tailor's Box
Original Charles X Inlaid Walnut and Maple Wood Sicilian Tailor's Box

Original Charles X Inlaid Walnut and Maple Wood Sicilian Tailor's Box

Located in Catania, Sicilia

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...

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Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Maple, Walnut

18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno
18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno

18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno

Located in Atlanta, GA

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 ...

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Iron

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Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing
Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing

Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing

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H 6.11 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing

Located in CARLTON, AU

This is a beautifully worn late Edo period small chest of drawers for sewing. Made of Cedar with iron handle and hinge.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Cedar

Vargueno de Salamanca
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Vargueno de Salamanca

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H 57.88 in W 41.74 in D 16.93 in

Vargueno de Salamanca

Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant

The bargueno has also been used for sewing or as a jewel chest, rather than just for reading or business activities.

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Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century German Sewing Chest, Biedermeier circa 1830
19th Century German Sewing Chest, Biedermeier circa 1830

19th Century German Sewing Chest, Biedermeier circa 1830

Located in Greven, DE

Small Biedermeier commode North Germany Biedermeier around 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 77 x 51 cm Description: Strictly cubist Biedermeier furniture with unusual function. W...

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Sewing Chest

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American Faux Wood Sewing Drawers, circa 1910
American Faux Wood Sewing Drawers, circa 1910

American Faux Wood Sewing Drawers, circa 1910

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American Faux Wood Sewing Drawers, circa 1910

By McCall Pattern Company

Located in Gloucester, GB

American faux wood sewing drawers, circa 1910 Product code #OA518 - Brass handles and card holders - The cabinet is made from sheet steel with faux wood finish - Original sig...

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Materials

Brass, Steel

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19th Century Haribaku - Sewing Box From Japan

19th Century Haribaku - Sewing Box From Japan

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19th Century Haribaku - Sewing Box From Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great little box with three drawers and secret storage. Hand wrought iron base. Great hardware and patina

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19th Century Japanese Antique Sewing Chest

Antique French Napoleon III Rosewood Night Stand
Antique French Napoleon III Rosewood Night Stand

Antique French Napoleon III Rosewood Night Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Supported by four elegant cabriole legs, it features a hidden sewing chest under the double-drawer casework. More intriguing though are the two drop leaves that more than double the ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Chest

Sewing Box, Chest, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Sewing Box, Chest, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Sewing Box, Chest, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sewing box, chest, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Martha Washington Walnut Spool Sewing Cabinet Chest Side Table Stand
Antique Martha Washington Walnut Spool Sewing Cabinet Chest Side Table Stand

Antique Martha Washington Walnut Spool Sewing Cabinet Chest Side Table Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Martha Washington walnut sewing cabinet.Features a distinctive octagonal top with clipped corners over a three-drawer central stack, boasting premium machine-cut dovetail joi...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Olive Wood Sewing Box or Jewel Chest c1800
Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Olive Wood Sewing Box or Jewel Chest c1800

Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Olive Wood Sewing Box or Jewel Chest c1800

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Louis XVI sewing box or jewel chest offers oliv wood construction with faceted lid having inlaid coat of arms, raised on slightly splayed legs, c1800 Measures - 22...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Wood, Olive

Antique French BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Chest Side End Table Sewing Box Oak 19thC
Antique French BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Chest Side End Table Sewing Box Oak 19thC

Antique French BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Chest Side End Table Sewing Box Oak 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Late 19th Century Antique French Oak BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Table/Serving Chest/Box or End Table ~~Victorian Era Renaissance Revival ~~c. 1890s These versatile tables were v...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Sewing Chest

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Antique John Clark Walnut 6 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet w Reverse Painted Glass
Antique John Clark Walnut 6 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet w Reverse Painted Glass

Antique John Clark Walnut 6 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet w Reverse Painted Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. & Co. Walnut 6 Drawer Sewing Spool Chest Cabinet w/ Reverse Painted Glass and Contents on Wheels.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

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Antique Martha Washington Mahogany Spool Sewing Cabinet Chest Side Table Stand
Antique Martha Washington Mahogany Spool Sewing Cabinet Chest Side Table Stand

Antique Martha Washington Mahogany Spool Sewing Cabinet Chest Side Table Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

"An eye catching turn of the 20th century Martha Washington sewing table. Made from mahogany with three dovetailed drawers having crotched veneer fronts and faceted glass pulls. Feat...

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Early 20th Century Federal Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

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20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno

20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno

Located in Miami, FL

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

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sewing Chest

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Iron

Heavily Carved Footed 19th Century Teak Sewing Chest
Heavily Carved Footed 19th Century Teak Sewing Chest

Heavily Carved Footed 19th Century Teak Sewing Chest

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H 16.15 in W 20.87 in D 12.6 in

Heavily Carved Footed 19th Century Teak Sewing Chest

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period Victorian Composition Teak, heavily carved to all sides Condition Good condition commensurate with age, some dark staining Lovely quality heavily carve...

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19th Century Antique Sewing Chest

Continental Biedermeier Period Small Mahogany Sewing Chest of Four Drawers
Continental Biedermeier Period Small Mahogany Sewing Chest of Four Drawers

Continental Biedermeier Period Small Mahogany Sewing Chest of Four Drawers

Located in Wells, ME

Continental Biedermeier period small mahogany sewing chest of four drawers with side columns and satinwood and ebony inlaid rope stringing to the top.

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood

Miniature chest (sewing box)
Miniature chest (sewing box)

Miniature chest (sewing box)

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H 10 in W 13 in D 9.75 in

Miniature chest (sewing box)

Located in New York, NY

Very fine chest-form miniature with ivory pulls and escutcheons and checked ebony stringing, having blind drawer fronts with hinged top and paper lined interior.
English c.1810

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19th Century English Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Brass

Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century
Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century

Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century

Located in Madrid , ES

The bargueño has also been used for sewing or as a jewel chest. The bargueño desk originated in Renaissance Spain.

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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

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Writing Box by Edwards.
Writing Box by Edwards.

Writing Box by Edwards.

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H 5.5 in W 16 in D 10 in

Writing Box by Edwards.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

David Edwards of 21 King Street, Bloomsbury Square was Writing Box and Case maker to the Royal family and inventor of the patent military travelling case. He also made tea chests, je...

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19th Century British Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

David Edwards of 21 King Street, Bloomsbury Square was Writing Box and Case maker to the Royal family and inventor of the patent military travelling case. He also made tea chests, je...

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19th Century British George IV Antique Sewing Chest

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Antique ASIAN APOTHECARY Spice CABINET , c. 1920’s
Antique ASIAN APOTHECARY Spice CABINET , c. 1920’s

Antique ASIAN APOTHECARY Spice CABINET , c. 1920’s

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Antique Chinese Apothecary Spice / Herb Chest, c. 1920. This solid wood multi-drawer cabinet with brass accents is perfect as a jewelry cabinet, craft storage, coin collection or sew...

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1920s Chinese Chippendale Antique Sewing Chest

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Brass

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By Seguso

Located in Asaa, DK

Pink Italian Murano Caged Glass Pendant by Seguso, 1950s. Beautiful hand blown glass lantern in a soft raspberry color. Made in Venice, Italy in the 1950s. These wonderful and fair...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sewing Chest

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Murano Glass

Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion

Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Sewing Chest

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Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down

Chinese Ebonized & Gilt Credenza With Inlaid Figural & Floral Soap Stone 20thC
Chinese Ebonized & Gilt Credenza With Inlaid Figural & Floral Soap Stone 20thC

Chinese Ebonized & Gilt Credenza With Inlaid Figural & Floral Soap Stone 20thC

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.5 in W 45.24 in D 17 in

Chinese Ebonized & Gilt Credenza With Inlaid Figural & Floral Soap Stone 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

This Chinese ebonized credenza, dating to the 20th century, features intricate gilt decoration and exquisite soapstone inlay, presenting a sophisticated example of Asian furniture cr...

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20th Century Antique Sewing Chest

Materials

Wood

Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair
Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair

Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 37 in W 34 in D 27 in

Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair

By Pedro Friedeberg, Judy Kensley McKie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This spectacular hand carved teak lioness club chair is front-cover-magazine-worthy and can add a bit of the unexpected to any style of room. The color is a deep reddish brown that m...

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20th Century Organic Modern Antique Sewing Chest

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Teak

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique sewing chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and glass, every antique sewing chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique sewing chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique sewing chest bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique sewing chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Paul Renouard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Sewing Chest?

The average selling price for an antique sewing chest at 1stDibs is $1,808, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Sewing Chest

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.