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Antique Sewing Desk

Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna
Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna

Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna

By Eskilstuna Armaturer

Located in Sweden, SE

Made by famous Eskilstuna workshops of Emil Ohlson and Carl Walfrid Dahlgren. The set is decorated with decorative motifs in the form of cotton flowers and foliage, and is decorated ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Victorian Off-White Enamel Fold-Top Sewing Table / Student Desk
Victorian Off-White Enamel Fold-Top Sewing Table / Student Desk

Victorian Off-White Enamel Fold-Top Sewing Table / Student Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare Victorian Off-White Enameled Fold-Top Sewing Table that been used as Student Desk for

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Inlay Tea Caddy Sewing Box Desk Storage
Antique English Victorian Marquetry Inlay Tea Caddy Sewing Box Desk Storage

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Inlay Tea Caddy Sewing Box Desk Storage

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Inlay Tea Caddy Sewing Box, Desk Storage. Circa Mid 19th

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Pincushion Needle Stand Bird Figurine 19th C. 1890s, Austria
Beautiful Pincushion Needle Stand Bird Figurine 19th C. 1890s, Austria

Beautiful Pincushion Needle Stand Bird Figurine 19th C. 1890s, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

collector’s item as well as a unique accent for a desk, vanity, or sewing table. A rare and elegant survivor

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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Metal

Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Table circa 1850 with Turned Legs a
Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Table circa 1850 with Turned Legs a

Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Table circa 1850 with Turned Legs a

$2,308Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in

Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Table circa 1850 with Turned Legs a

Located in Darmstadt, DE

proportions and timeless aesthetic, the piece works well as a side table, writing desk, or sewing table

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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Pine, Cherry

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table
Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table

By André-Charles Boulle, Jean-Pierre Tahan, Tahan Paris

Located in Forney, TX

the « tabletterie » category, he also develops larger furniture items, “bonheur-du-jour”, desks, and

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

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Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Sewing Table
Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Sewing Table

Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Sewing Table

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H 77.5 in W 65.5 in D 44.5 in

Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Sewing Table

Located in Freiburg, DE

Solid oak / oak veneer slight retouched veneer damage in the plate (see photos).

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1920s Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Oak

American Mahogany Empire Side Table/ Sewing Table, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe
American Mahogany Empire Side Table/ Sewing Table, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

American Mahogany Empire Side Table/ Sewing Table, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Hollywood, FL

The cuban mahogany top above 3 drawers with original pulls, surrounded by fine line inlaid banding. The base in dark walnut richly carved with four animal legs, terminating in animal...

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1820s Antique Sewing Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century Satinwood Dressing Table Sewing Table
19th Century Satinwood Dressing Table Sewing Table

19th Century Satinwood Dressing Table Sewing Table

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H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 27.17 in L 30.32 in

19th Century Satinwood Dressing Table Sewing Table

Located in London, GB

A beautiful 19th Century English Satinwood dressing table/ sewing table. There is an oil stain in

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19th Century Victorian Antique Sewing Desk

English Sewing Stand
English Sewing Stand

English Sewing Stand

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H 33 in W 30 in D 20 in

English Sewing Stand

Located in North Miami, FL

An early english sewing stand of superb quality and design. Beautiful piece of antique furniture

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19th Century English Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table
Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table

Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table

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H 27.5 in W 21 in D 14.5 in

Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Regency mahogany work / sewing Table.

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Early 20th Century Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Charles X Marquetry Sewing Stand
Charles X Marquetry Sewing Stand

Charles X Marquetry Sewing Stand

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H 29 in W 20.25 in D 14 in

Charles X Marquetry Sewing Stand

Located in New Orleans, LA

This fine Charles X rosewood sewing stand rests upon beautifully curved legs and is adorned with

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Sewing Desk

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Satinwood

American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache Sewing Box on Pedestal Base
American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache Sewing Box on Pedestal Base

American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache Sewing Box on Pedestal Base

Located in Middleburg, VA

American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache sewing box on pedestal base Paper Mache depicts bird and

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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany & Tiger Maple Sewing Stand c1840
Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany & Tiger Maple Sewing Stand c1840

Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany & Tiger Maple Sewing Stand c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Sheraton sewing stand offers flame mahogany and tiger maple construction with upper lift

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Antique Napoleon III Boulle and Tortoise Shell Ebonized Sewing Stand, circa 1870
Antique Napoleon III Boulle and Tortoise Shell Ebonized Sewing Stand, circa 1870

Antique Napoleon III Boulle and Tortoise Shell Ebonized Sewing Stand, circa 1870

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Napoleon III Boulle & Tortoise shell sewing stand offers ebonized case with top having

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Victorian School Desk or Sewing Table
Victorian School Desk or Sewing Table

Victorian School Desk or Sewing Table

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H 24 in W 26.5 in D 18 in

Victorian School Desk or Sewing Table

Located in Redding, CT

Victorian school desk or sewing table. Classic embellished iron sides make up this beauty. With a

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1880s Victorian Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Iron

Antique Singer Sewing Machine Cast Iron Victorian Base Maple Console Desk Top
Antique Singer Sewing Machine Cast Iron Victorian Base Maple Console Desk Top

Antique Singer Sewing Machine Cast Iron Victorian Base Maple Console Desk Top

By Singer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique singer sewing machine cast iron Victorian base maple console table desk top. Item features

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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Iron

Naumann Cast Iron Victorian Sewing Machine Base with Wood Top Console Small Desk
Naumann Cast Iron Victorian Sewing Machine Base with Wood Top Console Small Desk

Naumann Cast Iron Victorian Sewing Machine Base with Wood Top Console Small Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Naumann cast iron Victorian sewing machine base with wood top console small desk. Item

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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Iron

Gilt Bronze Jewelry Chest by Tahan of Paris, circa 1900
Gilt Bronze Jewelry Chest by Tahan of Paris, circa 1900

Gilt Bronze Jewelry Chest by Tahan of Paris, circa 1900

By Tahan Paris

Located in New York, NY

furniture items such as “bonheur-du-jour”, desks, and sewing tables. As early as 1845, he also began to

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Enamel and Ormolu-Mounted Jewelry Casket
19th Century French Enamel and Ormolu-Mounted Jewelry Casket

19th Century French Enamel and Ormolu-Mounted Jewelry Casket

By Tahan Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

-jour”, desks, sewing tables. As early as 1845, he also began to advertise in the newspapers, a practice

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Vintage Singer Sewing Machinists Chair, English, circa 1930
Vintage Singer Sewing Machinists Chair, English, circa 1930

Vintage Singer Sewing Machinists Chair, English, circa 1930

By Singer

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

A fabulous work or desk chair made by the Singer Sewing Machine Company Brilliant design

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Steel, Iron

Small Antique Sewing Table, English, Bureau, Correspondence Desk, Georgian, 1800
Small Antique Sewing Table, English, Bureau, Correspondence Desk, Georgian, 1800

Small Antique Sewing Table, English, Bureau, Correspondence Desk, Georgian, 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique sewing table. An English, mahogany bureau or correspondence desk, dating to

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Late 18th Century British Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Table Desk Task Lamp Light
Antique Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Table Desk Task Lamp Light

Antique Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Table Desk Task Lamp Light

By Singer

Located in Sale, GB

- A vintage anglepoise task lamp by the Singer Sewing Corporation, circa 1920. - The lamp is

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Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Original White Painted Farm Kitchen Table, Sweden
Antique Original White Painted Farm Kitchen Table, Sweden

Antique Original White Painted Farm Kitchen Table, Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

table has versatility and may also serve as a desk or craft/sewing table as well. This table is part of

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Lady's Work Table Mahogany Victorian 19th Century Sewing Desk
Antique Lady's Work Table Mahogany Victorian 19th Century Sewing Desk

Antique Lady's Work Table Mahogany Victorian 19th Century Sewing Desk

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

drawer to left side and pull out sewing box to other, beading to sides and front, standing on four turned

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19th Century Victorian Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

1 Yard Sewing Table
1 Yard Sewing Table

1 Yard Sewing Table

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H 27 in W 36 in D 20 in

1 Yard Sewing Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wood folding sewing table. Turned legs with wood castors and a charming yardstick stenciled on

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burl Walnut Sewing/Writing Table
Victorian Burl Walnut Sewing/Writing Table

Victorian Burl Walnut Sewing/Writing Table

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H 28.75 in W 25 in D 16.5 in

Victorian Burl Walnut Sewing/Writing Table

Located in Pawleys Island, SC

Victorian burl walnut sewing/writing table with Inlay. The top opens to reveal an adjustable tooled

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

English Burl Walnut Work, Side, End, Tea Table, 19th Century
English Burl Walnut Work, Side, End, Tea Table, 19th Century

English Burl Walnut Work, Side, End, Tea Table, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sewing table or work table is a table or desk used for sewing. Generally it has large amounts of

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19th Century English Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Cast Iron Singer Desk with Reclaimed Aluminium Top, circa 1920
Cast Iron Singer Desk with Reclaimed Aluminium Top, circa 1920

Cast Iron Singer Desk with Reclaimed Aluminium Top, circa 1920

By Singer Sewing Machine Co.

Located in Chester, Flintshire

vintage cast iron singer sewing machine base with its integral casters, working rocking foot pedal and

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1920s English Industrial Antique Sewing Desk

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

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By Erhard & Söhne

Located in North Miami, FL

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

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French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

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Located in Newark, England

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Desk

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'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
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$129,023

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By Tiffany Studios

Located in London, GB

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sewing Desk

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English Regency Brass Inlaid Sewing Box, c1810
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English Regency Brass Inlaid Sewing Box, c1810

$3,250

H 10 in W 11.5 in D 7.75 in

English Regency Brass Inlaid Sewing Box, c1810

Located in valatie, NY

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19th Century English Regency Antique Sewing Desk

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19th Century Italian Marquetry Box

Located in Winter Park, FL

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Regency Rosewood Jewellery Work Box

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$3,741

H 6 in W 11.25 in D 9 in

Regency Rosewood Jewellery Work Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sewing Desk

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Rosewood

Tunbridge Box Still Bank, circa 1870s
Tunbridge Box Still Bank, circa 1870s

Tunbridge Box Still Bank, circa 1870s

$850

H 4.25 in W 7.88 in D 5.25 in

Tunbridge Box Still Bank, circa 1870s

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Incline Village, NV

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1870s English Victorian Antique Sewing Desk

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sewing Desk

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By A. Aucoc

Located in Paris, FR

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Desk

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Gold, Steel

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19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy

19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy

Located in Forney, TX

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Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Table Lamp

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Antique Sewing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique sewing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique sewing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. There are many kinds of the antique sewing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique sewing desk, those designed in Victorian and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique sewing desk over the years, but those crafted by Singer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Sewing Desk?

The average selling price for an antique sewing desk at 1stDibs is $1,160, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $6,000 for the highest priced.