19th c. English Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. English Chinoiserie Sewing Box is a beautifully crafted decorative collectible featuring intricate designs typical of the Chinoiserie style.
Wood
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box. Octagonal shaped box is hand-painted with intricate gilt decorated depicting Asian landscapes, figures, pavilions, and scrolling motifs against a...
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Magnolia Yellow Lacquer From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box.
Wood, Lacquer
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 figural and landscape designs in gold, with lock and key.
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, etc.
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
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.
Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior. The exterior is decorated in elaborate black and gilded motifs including...
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet English Regency
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Regency japanned chinoiserie sewing cabinet dates to the early nineteenth century, circa 1815. The cabinet is of rectangular form and decorated through...
Wood, 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 mother-of-pearl compartments, hidden area in center. Hand-carved mother-of-pearl, inlaid...
Gold Leaf
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 Chinese figures within a pretty grapevine border.
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 beautiful warm tones against a contrasting black. The lid lifts to reveal several compartme...
Wood
Unavailable
H 6.3 in W 14.57 in D 10.44 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The deep black lacquer is adorned with intricate gilt decorations, adding a touch of opulence and sophistication to this Antique Chinoiserie piece. Perfect for storing your most trea...
Wood
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 24.61 in D 17.33 in
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 lovely item, that is full of age, charm and character.
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 feet.
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 fitted interior with bone pieces, provenance states that it "was brought to Nantucket ...
19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice Papier mache box. There are lots of compartments and drawers.
Wood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie sewing box
Wood
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 on large claw feet.
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 of oriental scenes standing on gilded feet. The background is filled with diaper d...
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 box has gilt chinoiserie overall with handles and a scalloped paneled lid.
Bone, Wood
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 the first quarter of the 19th century and English in origin.
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 top, China, 19th century
Lacquer
Sold
H 23 in W 23 in D 16 in
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...
Oak
Sold
H 17.92 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in
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...
Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
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 writing table . Unique and exclusive work of art. An stunning chinese sewing box with...
Gold
Sold
H 6.75 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
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 form with four carved feet; all sides are richly decorated with panels of figures, b...
Wood
Vintage Asian Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Asian lacquered box is a stunning example of mid-century Chinoiserie design.
Brass, Gold Leaf
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.
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.
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.
Wood
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie sewing box.
Sewing Box 19th Century Lacquered French
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century lacquered chinoiserie sewing box from France. Missing feet.
Lacquer
Japanned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Cream Chinoiserie Japanned Sewing Box with pressed brass side handles lion pad feet.
Brass
Chinese Export Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black and gold japanned sewing box with chinoiserie decoration depicting people, gardens, and flowers, the removable interior tray containing various tools.
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie sewing box.
Wood
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 and front, done with exquisite detail, in very fine condition.
Lacquer
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