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William IV Classical Walnut Work Box
William IV Classical Walnut Work Box

William IV Classical Walnut Work Box

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A William IV classical work box in walnut with mother-of-pearl inlay detail.

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique Mahogany Bombe Work Box or Basket
Antique Mahogany Bombe Work Box or Basket

Antique Mahogany Bombe Work Box or Basket

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Rare And Very Unusual Mid 19th Century Continental Mahogany Work Box, Or Basket, Of Bold Bombe Form Having Hinged Lid And Elegant Slatted Design

Category

19th Century English Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Tunbridge Ware Work Box with Cubework c1825
Regency Tunbridge Ware Work Box with Cubework c1825

Regency Tunbridge Ware Work Box with Cubework c1825

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Regency Tunbridge ware work box with cubework Date : c1825 Period : Regency Origin : Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Perspective cubes to the etnre with van...

Category

1820s British Regency Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Work Box with Perspective Cubes c1840
Tunbridge Ware Work Box with Perspective Cubes c1840

Tunbridge Ware Work Box with Perspective Cubes c1840

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Tunbridge ware work box with perspective cubes Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central perspective cube design w...

Category

1840s British Early Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Circa 1820 English Regency Period Work Box
Circa 1820 English Regency Period Work Box

Circa 1820 English Regency Period Work Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1820 Regency period work box, English. Infinitely charming with tumbling block inlaid top with triple chain motif inlaid border (repeated along the front edges as well) & boxwo...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Lady's Work Box, English, Rosewood, Sewing, Table, Regency, circa 1820
Antique Lady's Work Box, English, Rosewood, Sewing, Table, Regency, circa 1820

Antique Lady's Work Box, English, Rosewood, Sewing, Table, Regency, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a quality antique lady's work box. An English, rosewood sewing or haberdashery table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

English c. 1815-25 Regency Brass Inlaid Work Box
English c. 1815-25 Regency Brass Inlaid Work Box

English c. 1815-25 Regency Brass Inlaid Work Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1815-25 Regency brass inlaid work box, English. Superb quality with egg & dart moldings, extensive geometric, line & cutwork inlays & raised on bun feet.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Syrian Inlaid Bone and Mother-of-pearl Work Box
Large Syrian Inlaid Bone and Mother-of-pearl Work Box

Large Syrian Inlaid Bone and Mother-of-pearl Work Box

Located in Dallas, TX

A large 19th century work box of bone and mother-of-pearl, micro mosaic decoration, interior trimmed in purple velvet with divided compartments, many with tops, some losses.

Category

19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Anglo-Indian Stag Horn Veneered Sewing / Work Box From Vizagapatam
Anglo-Indian Stag Horn Veneered Sewing / Work Box From Vizagapatam

Anglo-Indian Stag Horn Veneered Sewing / Work Box From Vizagapatam

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Anglo-Indian stag horn veneered sandalwood sewing or work box with a sloped two-tier lid having a carved finial above tapered sides and raised on compressed ball feet.

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bone, Antler, Wood

Antique Ceylonese Coromandel Work Box c.1880
Antique Ceylonese Coromandel Work Box c.1880

Antique Ceylonese Coromandel Work Box c.1880

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique Ceylonese coromandel work box, circa 1880 in date. The casket is of rectangular form with sinuous serpentine edges.

Category

1880s Sri Lankan Antique Work Boxes

Fine and Large Chinese Export Gilt Decorated Lacquer Work Box
Fine and Large Chinese Export Gilt Decorated Lacquer Work Box

Fine and Large Chinese Export Gilt Decorated Lacquer Work Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Chinese export gilt and black lacquer hexagonal form sewing or work box of substantial size, decorated overall with figures and structures in a garden setting, with overall gadroon...

Category

1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Work Boxes

19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Antler Veneered Sewing / Work Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Antler Veneered Sewing / Work Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Antler Veneered Sewing / Work Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A fine Vizagapatam made antler veneered sewing / work box having tapered sides and a double tiered four-slope lid with a carved finial and all raised on four turned feet.

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Antler, Wood

Antique Butler's Silver Carry, English Work Box, Cutlery Tray, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Butler's Silver Carry, English Work Box, Cutlery Tray, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Butler's Silver Carry, English Work Box, Cutlery Tray, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique butler's silver carry. An English, walnut work box or cutlery tray, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Folk Art Work Box / Jewelry Box, circa 1860
19th Century English Folk Art Work Box / Jewelry Box, circa 1860

19th Century English Folk Art Work Box / Jewelry Box, circa 1860

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century English folk art work box / jewelry box circa 1860 (Mid-19th century) Maple, birdseye maple and walnut parquetry over pine.

Category

1860s English Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Pine

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Writing or Work Box on Later Custom Stand
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Writing or Work Box on Later Custom Stand

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Writing or Work Box on Later Custom Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pretty Chinese export black lacquer work box with a central drawer and side handles, the fitted interior with a retractable slide and pen tray, now mounted on a later custom made C...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Work Box c.1870
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Work Box c.1870

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Work Box c.1870

Located in London, GB

This is an antique English workbox which was made Circa 1870 by a master craftsman and has been crafted from burr walnut with fabulous inlaid decoration. It has compartments insi...

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19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Oriental Metamorphic Concertina Sewing or Work Box   Made in Golden Oak and very
Oriental Metamorphic Concertina Sewing or Work Box   Made in Golden Oak and very

Oriental Metamorphic Concertina Sewing or Work Box Made in Golden Oak and very

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oriental Metamorphic Concertina Sewing or Work Box Made in Golden Oak and very stylish, the wood is carved and dusted with liming polish it is decorated with bamboo and birds So m...

Category

1920s Chinoiserie Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Work Box with Penwork Landscape Scenes
19th Century English Work Box with Penwork Landscape Scenes

19th Century English Work Box with Penwork Landscape Scenes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Penwork box with two (2) lift top compartments decorated in faux wood and landscape scenes, England, 19th century.

Category

19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

A Very Fine and Rare Tunbridge Ware Octagonal Work Box by Edmund Nye, c1850
A Very Fine and Rare Tunbridge Ware Octagonal Work Box by Edmund Nye, c1850

A Very Fine and Rare Tunbridge Ware Octagonal Work Box by Edmund Nye, c1850

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Very Fine and Rare Tunbridge Ware Octagonal Work Box by Edmund Nye, c1850 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Very Fine Octagonal Work Box by Edmund Nye c 1850 Dat...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Work Box
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Work Box

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Work Box

Located in London, GB

Napoleonic prisoner of war straw work box A very fine antique Napoleonic prisoner of war straw work box, made from two sections of a lined base and lid which fit together perfect...

Category

1850s French Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Straw

19th Century Painted Swedish Painted Pine Work Box
19th Century Painted Swedish Painted Pine Work Box

19th Century Painted Swedish Painted Pine Work Box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century painted Swedish painted pine work box circa 1870. Traditional hand painted rectangular box in a blue painted scheme with banding.

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Arts and Crafts Mahogany Side Table / Work Box
Antique Arts and Crafts Mahogany Side Table / Work Box

Antique Arts and Crafts Mahogany Side Table / Work Box

Located in London, GB

A charming and quite unusual antique Arts and Crafts side table / work box. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period.

Category

1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Felt, Wood

Antique Valet's Work Box, English, Butler's Carry, Cutlery Tray, Edwardian, 1910
Antique Valet's Work Box, English, Butler's Carry, Cutlery Tray, Edwardian, 1910

Antique Valet's Work Box, English, Butler's Carry, Cutlery Tray, Edwardian, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique valet's work box. An English, mahogany butler's carry or cutlery tray, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Sewing Ladies Work Box Stool, St. Dunstan's, circa 1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Sewing Ladies Work Box Stool, St. Dunstan's, circa 1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Sewing Ladies Work Box Stool, St. Dunstan's, circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A pleasing work box stool presented in very good antique condition Handcrafted by a skilled war blinded soldier This attractive piece offers quality and style and is sure to be a t...

Category

1920s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique Burmese Work Box, Desk Writing Table 1890 Hardwood
Antique Burmese Work Box, Desk Writing Table 1890 Hardwood

Antique Burmese Work Box, Desk Writing Table 1890 Hardwood

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Amazing hand carved antique Burmese writing table or desk - Hopefully the photos illustrate the amazingly detailed hand carved features - Typical of Burmese furniture, carved fro...

Category

1890s Burmese Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Stunning Walnut Victorian Sewing or Work Box Chess Games Table Great Lamp Wine
Stunning Walnut Victorian Sewing or Work Box Chess Games Table Great Lamp Wine

Stunning Walnut Victorian Sewing or Work Box Chess Games Table Great Lamp Wine

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade Victorian walnut sewing work box in walnut with lovely chess board top A very good looking and well made piece, the octagon...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Burr Walnut Victorian Sewing or Work Box Great as Side Lamp End Table
Stunning Burr Walnut Victorian Sewing or Work Box Great as Side Lamp End Table

Stunning Burr Walnut Victorian Sewing or Work Box Great as Side Lamp End Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made Victorian sewing or work box in burr walnut A very good looking and well made piece, the octagonal top is feature, usually...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Burl

Antique Victorian circa 1880 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Table Work Box
Antique Victorian circa 1880 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Table Work Box

Antique Victorian circa 1880 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Table Work Box

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie work / sewing table with silk lining. A very good looking and well made piece, the finish i...

Category

1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Work Box Property of Lord Kitchener, 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Work Box Property of Lord Kitchener, 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Work Box Property of Lord Kitchener, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb burr walnut, marquetry and ebonised sewing table, Circa 1860 in date The ornately floral marquetry inlaid lid with ormolu border enclosing a fitted interior with drawers an...

Category

1860s Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Work Box Desk Side Table English Regency Period Rosewood, circa 1820
Antique Work Box Desk Side Table English Regency Period Rosewood, circa 1820

Antique Work Box Desk Side Table English Regency Period Rosewood, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A pleasing original English Regency period workbox writing desk presented in very good antique condition Of interest displaying quality throughout, a versatile item of furniture whi...

Category

1820s Great Britain (UK) Regency Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Jewelry Dressing Sewing Box
Regency Jewelry Dressing Sewing Box

Regency Jewelry Dressing Sewing Box

Located in Doylestown, PA

A spectacular Regency red leather-covered jewelry or dressing box with brass fittings, circa 1815-1820. Also known as a vanity or work box, the top is adorned with brass bear paws.

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Leather

Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Shaped Box
Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Shaped Box

Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Shaped Box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rustic tine pine work box of large proportions circa 1850. Shaped and metal bound edges and hinges.

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Pine

Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Shaped Box
Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Shaped Box

Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Shaped Box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rustic tine pine work box of large proportions, circa 1850. Shaped and metal bound edges and hinges.

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Work Table, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Work Table, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Work Table, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

The table is decorative yet discreet and is perfect for storing small items or for it's original use as a work box for sewing accessories. Add a little bit of character to your inter...

Category

19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Shaped Box
Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Shaped Box

Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Shaped Box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rustic tine pine work box of large proportions, circa 1850. Shaped and metal bound edges and hinges.

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Pine

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine shaped box
Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine shaped box

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine shaped box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rustic tine pine work box of large proportions circa 1850. Shaped and metal bound edges and hinges. 

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian C1880 Inlaid Burr Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique Victorian C1880 Inlaid Burr Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique Victorian C1880 Inlaid Burr Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

Located in Wisbech, England

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

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Large Regency Penwork Box, England ca. 1820
Large Regency Penwork Box, England ca. 1820

Large Regency Penwork Box, England ca. 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

For many more fine antiques, including many other British tea caddies and work boxes, please visit our online galleries at: www.williamwordantiques.com William Word Fine Antiq...

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19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Chinese Export Lacquer Large Box, Canton, circa 1850
Chinese Export Lacquer Large Box, Canton, circa 1850

Chinese Export Lacquer Large Box, Canton, circa 1850

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export lacquer large box, Canton, circa 1850. Fine Chinese lacquer hinged lidded work box decorated with Chinese figures, the box raised on gilded feet.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Regeny Penwork Sewing Box with Chinoiserie Decoration ca. 1810
Regeny Penwork Sewing Box with Chinoiserie Decoration ca. 1810

Regeny Penwork Sewing Box with Chinoiserie Decoration ca. 1810

Located in Atlanta, GA

For many more fine antiques, including many other British tea caddies and work boxes, please visit our online galleries at: www.williamwordantiques.com William Word Fine Antiq...

Category

19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Regency Jewelry Dressing Sewing Box
Regency Jewelry Dressing Sewing Box

Regency Jewelry Dressing Sewing Box

Located in Doylestown, PA

A spectacular Regency red leather-covered jewelry or dressing box with brass fittings, circa 1815-1820. Also known as a vanity or work box, the top is adorned with brass bear paws.

Category

1810s British Regency Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

A fine Chinese Lacqured Export Table Box
A fine Chinese Lacqured Export Table Box

A fine Chinese Lacqured Export Table Box

Located in Hudson, NY

Given the lack of interior markings of having had compartments this is not a work box but mostly likely a letter or storage box.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Work Boxes

Bone Inlaid Coromandel Wood Anglo Indian Locking Sewing Box, 19th Century
Bone Inlaid Coromandel Wood Anglo Indian Locking Sewing Box, 19th Century

Bone Inlaid Coromandel Wood Anglo Indian Locking Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Anglo Indian solid Coromandel wood sewing or work box features specimen wood and bone inlaid lid with sunburst and central elephant and flanking foliate and scroll design, co...

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Ceramic/ Tobacco Box With Playing Card Symbols, Austria circa 1900
Art Nouveau Ceramic/ Tobacco Box With Playing Card Symbols, Austria circa 1900

Art Nouveau Ceramic/ Tobacco Box With Playing Card Symbols, Austria circa 1900

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

An extraordinary worked box from around 1900 showing the playing cards symbols "hearts", "spades", "diamonds" and "clubs" on each side.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Anglo-Indian Brass Inlaid Workbox
Anglo-Indian Brass Inlaid Workbox

Anglo-Indian Brass Inlaid Workbox

Located in San Francisco, CA

An Anglo-Indian brass inlaid hardwood work box with a fitted interior, circa 1860.

Category

19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Early 19th Century Mahogany Work Table
Early 19th Century Mahogany Work Table

Early 19th Century Mahogany Work Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

A good quality Sheraton period mahogany and box inlay work table with drawers and lift up lid, date 1820.

Category

Early 19th Century European Sheraton Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Indian Brass Betel Nut Box, c. 1900
Indian Brass Betel Nut Box, c. 1900

Indian Brass Betel Nut Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Shared with others as a gesture of hospitality, betel quid is a blend of betel leaves, areca nuts, slaked lime and spices, and is typically kept in finely worked boxes with interior ...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box
Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box

Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box

By Halstaff & Hannaford

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

They specialized in ladies work boxes, writing boxes (lap desks) and dressing cases until 1898.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

19th Century French Boulle Work Hinged Box
19th Century French Boulle Work Hinged Box

19th Century French Boulle Work Hinged Box

Located in New York, NY

19th century Boulle Work hinged box, French. Boulle Work is a type of rich marquetry process or inlay perfected by the French cabinetmaker André Charles Boulle.

Category

19th Century French Baroque Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique Dough Box
Antique Dough Box

Antique Dough Box

Located in Astoria, NY

A Museum Quality Dough Box in Original Red Paint.

Reduced From: $4,500

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Work Side Sewing Table
Antique Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Work Side Sewing Table

Antique Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Work Side Sewing Table

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique fine quality early Victorian C1840 flame mahogany work side sewing table box. This is a lovely item, that is full of age, charm and character.

Category

1840s Early Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Antique Work Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique work boxes available for sale. The range of distinct antique work boxes — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique work boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Regency and Folk Art antique work boxes are consistently popular styles. Many antique work boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser and Paul Evans produced popular antique work boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Work Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,750, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $38,000 highest priced.
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