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Chinese Sewing Box

Finely Woven Chinese Sewing Box, c. 1875
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely woven around a painted lacquer panel, this round sewing box from the late 19th century is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Bamboo

Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique vintage Chinese sewing box is 100 percent hand made and hand painted with traditional
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box
Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box
$291 Sale Price
40% Off
H 10 in W 14 in D 12 in
14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
Big beautiful lacquered chinese sewing box from the 19th century of the Qing dynasty .it is a 14
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
$4,280
H 4.5 in W 10.5 in D 14.25 in
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique Regency period Chinese Export Lacquer Work Sewing Box, Circa 1820. The box
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box With Carved Bone Contents
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A richly decorated early 19th century Chinese export sewing or work box in black lacquer, detailed
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
$3,250
H 6 in W 14.25 in D 10.5 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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
$2,650
H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
$4,880
H 6 in W 11 in D 14 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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
$8,880
H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 15 in
19th Century 14.25‘’ Large Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated beautifully all over with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and fine antique Chinese Qing lacquered and inlaid papier mache handled sewing box with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 19th-century Chinese Export sewing box showcases exceptional craftsmanship and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

Large Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Sewing Box C. 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional mid-19th century Chinese Export sewing box is a stunning example of intricate
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

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Late 19th Century Chinese Sewing Box in Lacquered and Gilded Wood
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history with our 19th-century Chinese Sewing Box. Hailing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Milton, DE
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box This 19th century lacquer sewing box has an outfitted
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
An early 19th century japanned sewing cabinet, with chinoiserie decoration on each side in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Regency Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
This Chinese export black and gilt lacquer box and cover, of oblong form is decorated in different
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt
Located in Antwerpen, BE
home, this sewing box is a true testament to the rich history and artistry of Chinese lacquerware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Richly Gilt Decorated Lacquer Sewing Box and Cover
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This fine Chinese sewing box made for the western market features an oblong octagonal and rounded
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind 19 th century Chinese black lacquered and golded with chinoiseries sewing box and
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Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Gold

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Sewing / Work Box
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine Chinese export lacquer sewing box of complex carved octagonal form with fine decoration
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Export black lacquer sewing box, octagonal shape with feet, with gilt decoration, worn on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box
H 6.5 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
19th Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully executed black lacquer sewing box made for the English market. The rectangular shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood

Chinese Mahogany Sewing Box with Engraved Metal Clasp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Mahogany Sewing Box with Engraved Metal Clasp 20thC Measures - 9"H x 16.5"W x 10"D
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

c. 1840-60 Gilt & Lacquer Decorated Chinese Export Sewing Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840-60 Chinese Export sewing box. Gilt & lacquer decorated with writing/reading surface in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 19th century chinoiserie sewing box with fitted interior, drawer and dragon gilt-wood carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Sewing Box with Nantucket Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
a black lacquer and gilt Chinoiserie sewing box with lift top and bottom drawer (2 keys), fully
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

19th century Chinese export sewing box
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Chinese Export lacquered sewing box
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

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
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Export Sewing Box with Sewing Implements
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese export sewing box decorated with scenes of figures, buildings and flowers complete with
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Chinese Export Lacquer Hexagonal Sewing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese export black lacquer hexagonal sewing box gilt decorated with figures and buildings in a
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Chinese Gilt-Decorated Black Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular box with canted corners, opening to a lacquered interior; decorated overall with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In great condition for its age. No dents or any major damages. Slightly worn in areas. Overall excellent condition. Has key.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

A Mid 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in CH
A Mid 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Sewing Box with a Drawer and Ivory fittings.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

A Detailed Black Lacquer Chinese Sewing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
containing intricately carved ivory sewing items: spools, needle holders and other tools; the whole raised
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

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Lacquer, Ivory

A Detailed Black Lacquer Chinese Sewing Box
A Detailed Black Lacquer Chinese Sewing Box
H 6.75 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Chinese lacquer sewing box decorated with finely detailed chinoiserie scenes, framed by floral
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Antique 19th Century Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles

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Lacquer

Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorated in black and gilt with court figures in pagoda settings; opening to lidded boxes.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
H 5.25 in W 14.5 in D 12 in
Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Great Barrington, MA
sewing implements accompany the box such as bobbins, sewing bird, needle cases, and thread containers.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
H 6.5 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
China Trade Papier Mache Footed Sewing Box
Located in Water Mill, NY
Beautifully made Papier Mache footed sewing box with fitted interior made for the China trade. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Chinese lacquer Sewing Box decorated with gold floral patterns and chinoiserie figures on the front
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Lacquer Sewing Box
Lacquer Sewing Box
H 6 in W 13 in D 10 in
Sewing Box 19th Century Lacquered French
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century lacquered chinoiserie sewing box from France. Missing feet. Decorative accessory
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Antique 19th Century French Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Sewing Box 19th Century Lacquered French
Sewing Box 19th Century Lacquered French
H 5.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Papermache Sewing Basket
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chinese country papermache sewing basket.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes

Papermache Sewing Basket
Papermache Sewing Basket
H 9 in W 26 in D 15 in
Chinese Export Sewing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Chinese Export sewing box (ab)
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Antique 19th Century Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Lacquer, Bone

Chinese Export Sewing Box
Chinese Export Sewing Box
H 5 in W 11 in D 8 in
Chinese Export Lacquered Sewing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and fairly complete Chinese export lacquer and gilt sewing box with elaborate
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Asian Leather Painted Sewing Box with Brass Handles
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Asian leather painted sewing box with brass handles Antique hand-painted Chinese sewing box
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Export Sewing Box
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A mid-19th century black lacquer Chinese Export sewing box with traditional raised gilt decoration
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Sewing Box
H 6.5 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
19th Century Lacquered Japanese Sewing Box
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Chinese lacquered sewing box decorated with gold floral patterns and Chinoiserie figures on the top
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lacquer

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Lacquer

19th Century Lacquered Japanese Sewing Box
19th Century Lacquered Japanese Sewing Box
H 5.25 in W 14 in D 10.38 in

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Chinese Sewing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese sewing box you’re looking for. A Chinese sewing box — often made from lacquer, metal and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese sewing box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Chinese sewing box, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Sewing Box?

The average selling price for a Chinese sewing box at 1stDibs is $2,048, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $8,880 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Sewing Box
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese hat box is a storage container traditionally used in China and other areas of East Asia to store hats and other headwear. Normally, the boxes feature lacquer construction and have a conical shape. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese hat boxes.