Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes
Located in Winnetka, IL
A set of 3 antique Korean paper mache sewing boxes from the Choson period.
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Antique 19th Century Korean Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Papier Mache Sewing Box
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
$15,500
H 9 in W 18 in D 14 in
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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Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie's
$2,950
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Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie's
Located in Morristown, NJ
Beautifully decorated mid-late 19th c, England, black lacquered papier-mâché sewing stand
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Materials
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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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19th Century English Papier Mache Sewing Box
Located in Arundel, GB
Ref: 124298 Fine 19th century decorated papier mache sewing box. Depicting peacocks and floral
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Papier Mâché Sewing Box Velvet Lined Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century
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H 2.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Papier Mâché Sewing Box Velvet Lined Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Papier mâché sewing box beautifully adorned with flowers and an exotic bird, framed by gold floral
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Papier mache sewing box painted with sprays of flowers, all brought to life with oval-framed
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Painted Papier Mâché Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Impressive and very decorative papier mâché sewing cabinet painted with images taken from the book
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Fine Victorian Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Sewing/jewelr
Located in New York, NY
FINE VICTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID PAPIER MACHE SEWING/JEWELRY BOX
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Antique 19th Century English Jewelry Boxes
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Mother-of-Pearl
Spectacular English or Scottish Papier Mâché Sewing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spectacular Victorian period papier mâché parcel-gilt sewing box, the beautifully painted top
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box
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H 29.5 in W 12 in D 5 in
Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique papier mâché sewing box features black lacquer finish with hand-painted polychrome and gilt
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Materials
Paper, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
English Papier Mâché Jewellery Sewing Cabinet Box Circa 1860
Located in Cheltenham, GB
English Papier Mâché Jewellery Sewing Cabinet Box Circa 1860 This charming and decorative papier
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Paper
19th Century Black Lacquer Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Spools
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H 2 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Black Lacquer Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Spools
Located in San Marino, CA
Late 19th century Victorian Vietnamese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlay. Papier-mâché
Category
Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Sublime Victorian Mother of Papier Mâché Hand Painted Sewing Work Box
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H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 12.8 in
Sublime Victorian Mother of Papier Mâché Hand Painted Sewing Work Box
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
box work table A stunning early Victorian Papier Mache sewing table in the style of Jennens
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Papier Mâché Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Papier mâché sewing box with beautiful painted flowers, gold leaf decoration and exotic parrot on
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Papier Mache Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Fabulous unusually shaped Papier Mache Sewing Box by Spiers & Son of Oxford. Still retains its
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Boxes
Victorian 1860 Papier-Mâché Sewing Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A superb Victorian 1860 papier-mâché sewing box with a mother of pearl inlaid and hand painted
Category
Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
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Victorian 1860 Papier-Mâché Sewing Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A superb Victorian 1860 papier-mâché sewing box with a mother of pearl inlaid and hand painted
Category
Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Very Rare Victorian Antique Papier Mache Sewing Box Etui Silver Tools
Located in San Marcos, CA
A superb early Victorian sewing etui in finest hand painted and pearl-inlaid papier mache we're
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Papier Mâché Painted Sewing Needlework Box by Hausburg Liverpool 19th Century
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H 4.25 in W 10 in D 7 in
Papier Mâché Painted Sewing Needlework Box by Hausburg Liverpool 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Papier mâché sewing box beautifully painted with a landscape scene, bordered by gold floral designs
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
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
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Papier Mache Sewing Box For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the papier mache sewing box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A papier mache sewing box — often made from paper, wood and mother-of-pearl — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect papier mache sewing box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. Each papier mache sewing box bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Papier Mache Sewing Box?
Prices for a papier mache sewing box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,112 and can go as high as $15,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,059.
Finding the Right Boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
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