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19th Century Folding Sewing Table with Yardstick Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sewing furniture. Practical and easy to store, the table has wood legs that fold in with a metal latch
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Mid-19th Century Federal Antique Sewing Furniture

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Wood

Sewing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Sewing table, the well-figured top with lift-up ends above two frieze drawers with knob hands to
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19th Century British Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Sewing Table
Sewing Table
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Regency Sewing Table
Located in Wilson, NC
This Regency sewing table is mahogany with hinged lift top. The body is faceted with shaped apron
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1820s English Regency Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Sewing Table
Regency Sewing Table
H 30 in Dm 19.5 in
Regency Rosewood Sewing Table
Located in Wilson, NC
This Regency sewing table is made of rosewood and is inlaid in the top with boxwood stringing. The
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1820s English Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood

Antique Regency Rosewood Sewing Table
Regency Rosewood Sewing Table
H 29.5 in W 16.75 in D 13.5 in
English Hexagonal Sewing Table
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this English mahogany hexagonal sewing table has a bullnose gallery. The body is in a
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1780s English Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Hexagonal Sewing Table
English Hexagonal Sewing Table
H 27 in W 14 in D 16 in
American Mahogany Sewing Table
Located in Wilson, NC
American mahogany sewing table, the sides are faceted with seven vertical panels. The drawer fronts
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1790s American Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique American Mahogany Sewing Table
American Mahogany Sewing Table
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN EMBROIDERED TOP SEWiNG PANEL FOR WORKING ON YOUR SEWING ETC
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this large antique sewing
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Wood

George III Satinwood Sewing Table
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Fine George III Sheraton Period satinwood sewing table; fitted top drawer, two candle slides and an
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1780s English Sheraton Antique Sewing Furniture

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Satinwood

Antique George III Satinwood Sewing Table
George III Satinwood Sewing Table
H 29 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Chinese Export Sewing Table with Removable Trays and Bone Sewing Tools/Spools
Located in Charleston, SC
Very good Chinese export sewing table with removable trays and bone sewing tools/spools. Remarkable
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sewing Furniture

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Bone, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Sewing Table
By G. None
Located in Wilson, NC
Japanese lacquer sewing table, the top and front decorated with words and flowers, the interior
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1890s Japanese Antique Sewing Furniture

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Metal

Japanese Lacquer Sewing Table
Japanese Lacquer Sewing Table
H 27.75 in W 18.25 in D 13 in
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice earl Victorian Burl walnut sewing stand and work table in very good condition. This
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
H 30 in W 23 in D 16 in
Victorian Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Senator's wife. Rectangular in shape, this Victorian wicker sewing stand has a dome lid, ornate curlicue
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1890s American Victorian Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Victorian Wicker Sewing Stand
Victorian Wicker Sewing Stand
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
English Mahogany Sewing Table
Located in Wilson, NC
This sewing table has a bookmatched flame mahogany top with inlaid boxwood edging. The doors have
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1810s English Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Sewing Table
English Mahogany Sewing Table
H 31.25 in W 23.5 in D 13.75 in
Early Victorian mahogany sewing table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early Victorian mahogany sewing table circa 1840. Good quality metamorphic sewing table which is
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian mahogany sewing table
Early Victorian mahogany sewing table
H 27.75 in W 23 in D 13.75 in
Wood Sewing Table, circa 1800
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sewing table by unknown manufacturer from England, circa 1800. In original condition, with minor
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Early 1800s English Elizabethan Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wood Sewing Table, circa 1800
Wood Sewing Table, circa 1800
No Reserve
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in
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19th Century French Other Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box c1840
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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1840s British Victorian Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Wood

 Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box c1840
 Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box c1840
H 2.52 in W 10.16 in D 8.15 in
Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
this Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular form beautifully veneered in Partridge
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
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H 5.5 in W 13.58 in D 11 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.
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Mid-19th Century Afghan Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Furniture

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Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice condition for its age. Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Furniture

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Bone, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
H 6 in W 14.25 in D 10.5 in
Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Japanned sewing cabinet beautifully decorated with vibrant chinoiserie scenes. The front
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19th Century British Antique Sewing Furniture

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Paper

Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
H 11.03 in W 11.42 in D 9.45 in
Vintage Singer Sewing Machine - Work Table
By Singer
Located in Cordova, SC
An antique oak sewing machine table with an iron base. As you can see in the first pictures it is
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sewing Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine - Work Table
Vintage Singer Sewing Machine - Work Table
No Reserve
H 30.25 in W 33.75 in D 16.5 in
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
H 7.38 in W 14.5 in D 10.88 in
English Birdseye Maple Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
Regency birdseye maple sewing box with lions heads handles on each side & lions hairy paw feet with
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Birdseye Maple Sewing Box
English Birdseye Maple Sewing Box
H 6.5 in W 10.38 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Sewing Table Veneered With Mahogany We present you a sewing table from
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Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Sewing Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in
Regency Sewing Table in Burr Ash
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Regency sewing table in the very attractive wood, burr ash, with ebony stringing, knobs and paterae
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1820s English Regency Antique Sewing Furniture

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Ash

Regency Sewing Table in Burr Ash
Regency Sewing Table in Burr Ash
H 30 in W 35.25 in D 18 in
Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table
Located in New York, NY
Regency mahogany work / sewing Table.
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Early 20th Century Antique Sewing Furniture

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table
Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table
H 27.5 in W 21 in D 14.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Decent Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1825. Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-handed
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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Sewing Furniture

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Wood, Mahogany, Softwood

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Georgian Sewing Box
Located in Pymble, NSW
A good shaped sewing box of tooled leather with finely cast brass fittings. Stands on lion's paw
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1810s British George III Antique Sewing Furniture

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Leather, Wood

19th Century Georgian Sewing Box
19th Century Georgian Sewing Box
H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in
19th Century Singer Sewing Machine
Located in San Antonio, TX
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite 19th-century Singer Sewing Machine, discovered
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Late 19th Century French Antique Sewing Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Singer Sewing Machine
19th Century Singer Sewing Machine
H 39.75 in W 30.25 in D 16.75 in
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly interesting Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1820. Mahogany on solid beechwood. On strongly
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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Sewing Furniture

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Wood, Beech, Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning specimen of agate distinguishes this diminutive French sewing nécessaire. The segments
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Sewing Furniture

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Agate, Gold

Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
H 0.63 in W 1.25 in D 3.63 in
Edwardian Sewing Table Mahogany Side 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Edwardian sewing table in mahogany Great patina to the wood Features a carved piecrust
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1910s Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Sewing Table, South Germany, 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier sewing table comes from Southern Germany and dates back to 1830. The table
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Sewing Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Sewing Table, South Germany, 1830
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South Germany, 1830
H 23.63 in W 17.33 in D 16.34 in
Regency Revival Side Sewing Table Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Sewing Table. Circa 1880 This Elegant Sewing Table Stands Upon Shaped
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1880s Regency Antique Sewing Furniture

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Mahogany

A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
The square box with slant top fitted with pin cushion surrounded in parquetry of stained walnut, on toupie feet
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Sewing Furniture

A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
H 7.5 in W 11.5 in D 9 in
Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Satinwood sewing box with rare, unusual oval and quartered panels of paperscroll work to the top
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Early 19th Century British Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Silk, Satinwood, Paper

Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box
Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box
H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
This Antique Sewing box is octagonal-shaped with a rolled top, it features a hinged lid whilst
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
H 6.3 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Late 19th Century Austrian Sewing Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Viennese baroque sewing table, around 1860. Solid walnut and veneered, as well as other various
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Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Sewing Furniture

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Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut

Late 19th Century Austrian Sewing Table
Late 19th Century Austrian Sewing Table
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 16.93 in
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
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1860s Victorian Antique Sewing Furniture

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Walnut

Brighton Pavilion Tunbridge Ware Sewing Compendium
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Tunbridge Ware Form Sewing Compendium From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Wood, Sycamore

Antique Danish Sewing / Storage Cabinet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Hand crafted cabinet on a carved base with storage compartment up top. Created out of beautiful walnut, cabinet can serve many uses and functions today. Would work well in the bath o...
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1890s Danish Baroque Revival Antique Sewing Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Danish Sewing / Storage Cabinet
Antique Danish Sewing / Storage Cabinet
H 52.5 in W 22.5 in D 13.25 in
Late 19th Century Oval Satinwood Sewing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century oval satinwood sewing table/stand. Hinged top and fitted interiors. *Does
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Late 19th Century French Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Wood, Satinwood

Sewing Stand in Original Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two legged original sewing stand in original painted surface is in fine condition. It could be
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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Sewing Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Explore a Rare Biedermeier Table from 1820 Handmade in Southern Germany This exceptional Biedermeier table, originating from approximately 1820, showcases the exquisite craftsmans...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Sewing Furniture

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Walnut

Sewing Table / Column Historism, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful carved sewing table/ column from the so called Historism period in Austrian, circa 1880
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Beech

English Sheraton Satinwood and Mahogany Sewing Table
Located in New York, NY
English Sheraton-style (19th Century) satinwood and mahogany fluted inlaid sewing table with
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19th Century English Sheraton Antique Sewing Furniture

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Mahogany, Satinwood

19th-Century Sewing Table With Inlaid Top
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Sewing Table With Inlaid Top We present you a sewing table from the late 19th century
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Late 19th Century European Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th-Century Sewing Table With Inlaid Top
19th-Century Sewing Table With Inlaid Top
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in
Early 20thC English Bamboo Sewing Side Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1910 Early 20thC English Bamboo Sewing Side Table sku 1678 W44 x D26 x H67 cm
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Early 20th Century Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Early 20thC English Bamboo Sewing Side Table
Early 20thC English Bamboo Sewing Side Table
H 26.38 in W 17.33 in D 10.24 in
Walnut Wood Austrian Sewing Side Table, 1850
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
"patina". The side table is an octagonal sewing table; his hat can be raised with a small key, inside
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1850s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sewing Furniture

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Walnut

Walnut Wood Austrian Sewing Side Table, 1850
Walnut Wood Austrian Sewing Side Table, 1850
H 45.67 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Original Biedermeier Sewing Table Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1825. Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-handed
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sewing Furniture

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Mahogany

Impressive William IV Mahogany Sewing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
terminating in carved paw feet united by turned stretcher. This exceptional sewing table retains its original
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Early 19th Century Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Impressive William IV Mahogany Sewing Table
Impressive William IV Mahogany Sewing Table
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing dynasty. Colored black and gold all-over
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 15 in
Art Nouveau Oakwood Sewing / Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful sewing or side table made of oak wood. The table dates back to the time of Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Sewing Furniture

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Oak

Art Nouveau Oakwood Sewing / Side Table
Art Nouveau Oakwood Sewing / Side Table
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Furniture

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
No Reserve
H 6 in W 11 in D 14 in
19th Century Mahogany Sewing Stand/Work Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century Mahogany sewing stand or work table. Upper three-sided gallery top with finger
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Late 19th Century Antique Sewing Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Mahogany Sewing Stand/Work Table
19th Century Mahogany Sewing Stand/Work Table
H 30.25 in W 19.25 in D 16.75 in
Early 20th Century Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
. Early 20th century, the open sewing basket has a woven lattice gallery bottom shelf and woven wicker
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Early 20th Century American Antique Sewing Furniture

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Wicker

Incredible Antique Victorian Sewing Stand End Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Extraordinary and rare Victorian sewing table that can be used as a gorgeous side table, having
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Sewing Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique Wicker Martha Washington Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Senator's wife. This sewing cabinet was named for George Washington's wife due to its style. The two side
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1920s American American Colonial Antique Sewing Furniture

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Wicker

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Antique Sewing Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique sewing furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every item from our selection of antique sewing furniture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique sewing furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each object in our assortment of antique sewing furniture bearing Victorian, Regency or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of antique sewing furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Singer, Heywood-Wakefield Co. and Palais Royal are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Sewing Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique sewing furniture start at $25 and top out at $175,000 with the average selling for $2,070.
Questions About Antique Sewing Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.