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Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Charming Small Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful small red lacquered chinoiserie sewing box with ormolu mounts with finely detailed
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Antique 19th Century European Baroque More Furniture and Collectibles

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
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 Afghan Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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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 Antique Chinese Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
with this wonderful Chinoiserie Sewing Box.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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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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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood, Lacquer

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

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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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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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
Ealy 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Ealy 19th Century chinese export lacquer sewing box, octagonal shape with feet, black lacquer with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Located in Westport, CT
Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This charming 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box has seen many hands and much love having
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
H 5.25 in W 8 in D 11.5 in
19th Century Handmade Wooden Chinese Hat Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Chinese wooden hat box - handmade, with a chinoiserie image. The box is in very good condition
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt
Located in Antwerpen, BE
export lacquer sewing box. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this octagonal-shaped box stands
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

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Wood

Antique Victorian circa 1880 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Table Work Box
Located in GB
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

Antique Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Hand Painted Pedestal Base Sewing Box Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Hand Painted Japanned Pedestal Sewing Stand Table. Item features a
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Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Side Tables

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Wood

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Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A fine late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted Sèvres style parcel-gilt porcelain jardinière Finely painted with instruments, trophies and roses, mounted by bronze flowers and garla...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Sèvres style parcel-gilt porcelain jardinière Finely painted with numerous colored flowers with green and gold trim, gilt ram heads on either side. In late ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 1820s Era French Louis XV Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Antique 1830s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Complete Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality Games Compendium, complete with over 8 individual games, all in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid. All the pieces are well made and complete...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Brass

Antique 1930s Chinese Folk Art Paper Mache Kitten Kitty Cat Flower Vase
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1930’s Chinese papier mache vase painted green with a kitten playing with a ball under a flowering bush. Wax customs stamp to base. Measure: 17".
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Export Vases

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Paint, Paper

Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning Biedermeier secretary was crafted in Denmark during a peak era known for high quality furniture craftsmanship. Enlarge photos to appreciate the beauty of the wood, note...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Secretaires

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Wood, Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A silver giltwood mirror in the chinsoiserie or Chinese Chippendale manner with a stylized pagoda top.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

19th Century Lacquered Papier-Mache Tea Caddy
Located in Maidstone, GB
A 19th Century Lacquered Papier Mache Tea Caddy of rectangular form with an ogee moulded edge and canted corners decorated with chinoiserie figures and bands of flowers. Standing on ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

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Wood, Paper

Stag Minstrel Drawers Handpainted & Decoupaged With Chinese Calligraphy
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stag furniture remains highly desirable in the present, particularly the Minstrel range, crafted by John and Sylvia Reid in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Its sleek and timeless desi...
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20th Century British Sideboards

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Metal

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Tray Signed Moreaux
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fabulous antique Sevres porcelain oval two-handled tray, dating from the mid-19th century. Beautifully hand-painted and commemorating a 1677 battle scene, the ...
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Antique 1860s French Porcelain

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Porcelain

Axel Salto, Service Set in Porcelain from Royal Copenhagen, Midcentury, 1956
By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Odense, DK
An excellent and rare set of 11 service items from the famous Danish ceramic artist Axel Salto. This was made for Royal Copenhagen, designed back in 1956. It contains: 3 x plates ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

19th Century Victorian Period Mother of Pearl Sewing Box
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century Victorian Period black japanned sewing box, of architectural form, decorated throughout with mother of pearl floral veneers and gilded scrollwork, having two doors...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Napoleon III Bow Vide Poche, Chinese Characters, Gold Color France 19th
By Napoléon III
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Papier mâché Napoleon III bowl or vide poche. Gilt color, Gold. With Chinese Characters. 19 th Century.
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Paper

19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with a key, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes and patterned decoration throughout retains original ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
Located in Haarlem, NL
Clover or quartreform shaped mid-19th century Chinese canton export tea caddy in gold lacquered wood on a black background. Decorated with palace scenes animated with figures engage...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

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Pewter

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Casket in the Manner of Akatsuka Jitoku
Located in London, by appointment only
Mount Fuji decorates the cupboard door taking centre stage on a background of gold On this casket, a village can be seen in the valley which is most likely the Oshino Village T...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

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Regency Penwork Sycamore Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Exquisite penwork chinoiserie sewing box in sycamore, the top decorated with vibrant painted
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

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Sycamore

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

Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Laquered Mother of Pearl Standing Box
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
decorative storage or sewing box. Also called Lady’s work table. Measures: HxWxD  78cm x 46cm x 30cm.  
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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Decorated Chinoiserie Work Side Sewing Table Box
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare quality 19th century decorated chinoiserie work side sewing box table. This is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Chinoiserie Side Tables

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Wood

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

Chinoiserie Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie sewing box
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Wood

Chinoiserie Box
Chinoiserie Box
H 5.25 in W 13.25 in D 9.25 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Laquered Sewing Box with Ivory
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous 19th century lacquered chinoiserie sewing box with various ivory sewing implements sitting
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Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Lacquer

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

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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Wood, Bone

Regeny Penwork Sewing Box with Chinoiserie Decoration ca. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Regency Period Penwork Sewing Box with Chinoiserie decoration and brass ball feet, dating from
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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

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

English Bamboo Sewing Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful quality 19th century English bamboo sewing table. Victorian design – the top opens to
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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

English Bamboo Sewing Table
English Bamboo Sewing Table
H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 11.5 in
French Napoleon III Bamboo Sewing Table
Located in Austin, TX
Petite French antique Napoleon III sewing box. Dark bamboo legs and a hand painted Chinoiserie
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Antique 19th Century French End Tables

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Bamboo

French Napoleon III Bamboo Sewing Table
French Napoleon III Bamboo Sewing Table
H 30.25 in W 17.5 in D 12.75 in
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

Gilt and Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Box, Chinese, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinoiserie decorated gilt and lacquer sewing box made for the export market. The interior fitted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Regency Chinoiserie Decorated Penwork Box with Swing Handle, circa 1810
Located in valatie, NY
Regency chinoiserie decorated penwork sewing box with swing handle, circa 1810. With original paper
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Wood

English Bamboo Sewing Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful quality 19th century English bamboo sewing table. Victorian design – the top opens to
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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

English Bamboo Sewing Table
English Bamboo Sewing Table
H 30.25 in W 17 in D 11 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Painted Vanity Cabinet on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
three sections: the cabinet, sewing box and stand. The cabinet and sewing box both rest on the square
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer and Marquetry Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
decorated doors and beautiful marquetry work, circa 1890. A haribako is a sewing, jewelry or trinket box
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Hardwood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie sewing box.
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Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
H 5.5 in W 11.25 in D 8.25 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
Japanned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Cream Chinoiserie Japanned Sewing Box with pressed brass side handles lion pad feet. The lid
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Boxes

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Brass

Japanned Sewing Box
Japanned Sewing Box
H 5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Penwork Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Penwork Sewing Box with three chinoiserie figures in a garden on the top, with a floral border. The
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

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Wood

Penwork Sewing Box
Penwork Sewing Box
H 2.25 in W 7 in D 5 in
Japanned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Japanned sewing box decorated with vibrant gold banding and naive chinoiserie scenes, standing on
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Antique Early 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Japanned Sewing Box
Japanned Sewing Box
H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
Chinoiserie Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
A panned sewing basket adorned with chinoiserie figures on each of the lids with the sides
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Chinoiserie Box
Chinoiserie Box
H 3 in W 6.5 in D 8.5 in
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
A Detailed Black Lacquer Chinese Sewing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Decorated with elaborate chinoiserie scenes in gold; the top opens to reveal compartments
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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
Penwork Sewing Basket
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Stunning Penwork sewing basket featuring vibrant green chinoiserie figures in a garden and
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

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Wood

Penwork Sewing Basket
Penwork Sewing Basket
H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Japanned Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Fabulous Cream Japanned Sewing Cabinet superbly decorated over all with Chinoiserie figures
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Antique Late 18th Century British Boxes

Japanned Sewing Cabinet
Japanned Sewing Cabinet
H 11 in W 11.5 in D 9 in
Regency Period Japanned Polychromed Sewing Basket
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The sewing box is decorated with chinoiserie figures.
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Chinese Export Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black and gold japanned sewing box with chinoiserie decoration depicting people, gardens, and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

Chinese Export Box
Chinese Export Box
H 6 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
cabinet has a fully working lock and tasselled key. More information on Sewing Boxes can be found on
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

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Silk, Wood, Fruitwood

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 Chinoiserie Cabinet Early 1800s
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese black and gilt chinoiserie decorated cabinet on stand with removable fitted sewing
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks

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Lacquer

Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinet Early 1800s
Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinet Early 1800s
H 65 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie sewing box.
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Antique 19th Century Tea Caddies

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Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
H 5.75 in W 15 in D 10 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

Materials

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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Chinoiserie Sewing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chinoiserie sewing box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chinoiserie sewing box — often made from wood, lacquer and metal — can elevate any home. A chinoiserie sewing box made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular.

How Much is a Chinoiserie Sewing Box?

The average selling price for a chinoiserie sewing box at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $15,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinoiserie Sewing Box
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    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.

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