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Large Sewing Box Lacquer Work with Pastoral Scenes, Early 19th Century
Large Sewing Box Lacquer Work with Pastoral Scenes, Early 19th Century

Large Sewing Box Lacquer Work with Pastoral Scenes, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

A large and intricately decorated Empire lacquer work sewing box. Early 19th century Europe. The

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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Beech

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
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 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

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
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. Decorated all over beautifully with

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
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

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

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century 14.25‘’ Large Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century 14.25‘’ Large Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

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

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box
Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box

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

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand

Located in Brea, CA

export black lacquer all-over the table. The sewing box can be take off. It is on the original stand

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand

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

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand

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

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Sewing Box C. 1860
Large Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Sewing Box C. 1860

Large Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Sewing Box C. 1860

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 5 in W 16 in D 11.25 in

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

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Asian Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Vintage Asian Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box

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

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A nice Papier mache box. There are lots of compartments and drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th Century, Japan
Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th Century, Japan

Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Toronto, CA

This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

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

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
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

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

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Sewing Box, C. 1810
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Sewing Box, C. 1810

English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Sewing Box, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English octagonal black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged one drawer sewing box

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Antique 1810s English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
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 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

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Finely Woven Chinese Sewing Box, c. 1875
Finely Woven Chinese Sewing Box, c. 1875

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

Materials

Bamboo

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box With Carved Bone Contents
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box With Carved Bone Contents

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

Materials

Brass

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.25 in W 17.5 in D 12 in

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Charming Small Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century
Charming Small Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century

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

Jacques Adnet, Sewing box in Lacquered Metal and Leather, France 1950
Jacques Adnet, Sewing box in Lacquered Metal and Leather, France 1950

Jacques Adnet, Sewing box in Lacquered Metal and Leather, France 1950

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Jacques Adnet (1900-1984), rare sewing box in topstitched fawn leather, structure in black

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass

French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C
French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C

French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C

$815Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in

French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

This Asian-inspired lacquered wooden work table is a beautiful expandable sewing box covered with

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

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Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th Century
Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th Century

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th Century

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H 4.53 in W 15.16 in D 9.85 in

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

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

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H 4 in W 17 in D 14 in

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

Materials

Lacquer

Late 19th Century Chinese Sewing Box in Lacquered and Gilded Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Sewing Box in Lacquered and Gilded Wood

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Richly Gilt Decorated Lacquer Sewing Box and Cover
19th Century Chinese Export Richly Gilt Decorated Lacquer Sewing Box and Cover

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

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box

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H 6.5 in W 14 in D 10.5 in

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

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box

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H 6.5 in W 14 in D 9.75 in

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

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box

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

Materials

Bone, Wood

c. 1840-60 Gilt & Lacquer Decorated Chinese Export Sewing Box
c. 1840-60 Gilt & Lacquer Decorated Chinese Export Sewing Box

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

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Black Lacquer Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Spools
19th Century Black Lacquer Sewing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Spools

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

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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Sewing / Work Box
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Sewing / Work Box

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

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box
Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box

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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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Joos Teders Sewing Box Metalux, the Netherlands, 1955
Joos Teders Sewing Box Metalux, the Netherlands, 1955

Joos Teders Sewing Box Metalux, the Netherlands, 1955

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H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in

Joos Teders Sewing Box Metalux, the Netherlands, 1955

By Joost Teders 1, Metalux

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Very nice and highly decorative sewing box / storage box designed by Joos Teders for Metalux, The

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Pastoe Sewing Box 1950 De stijl era
Cees Braakman Pastoe Sewing Box 1950 De stijl era

Cees Braakman Pastoe Sewing Box 1950 De stijl era

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H 25.99 in W 14.57 in D 10.24 in

Cees Braakman Pastoe Sewing Box 1950 De stijl era

By Cees Braakman

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very cool and typical Dutch fifties colored sewing box designed by Cees Braakmen for Pastoe UMS ca

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Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rietveld Style Sewing Box by J.Teders for Metalux
Rietveld Style Sewing Box by J.Teders for Metalux

Rietveld Style Sewing Box by J.Teders for Metalux

By Joost Teders 1, Metalux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, with Chrome accents and colored metal boxes with colored plywood lids. Both lacquered metal containers

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

English Papier Mâché Jewellery Sewing Cabinet Box Circa 1860
English Papier Mâché Jewellery Sewing Cabinet Box Circa 1860

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

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in San Marino, CA

A lacquered and mother of pearl inlaid Japanese sewing box. This Japanese lacquered box is

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table

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

Materials

Gold

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

/ sewing table with silk lining. A very good looking and well made piece, the finish is 100% original

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Laquered Sewing Box with Ivory
19th Century Chinoiserie Laquered Sewing Box with Ivory

19th Century Chinoiserie Laquered Sewing Box with Ivory

Located in Manhasset, NY

Fabulous 19th century lacquered chinoiserie sewing box with various ivory sewing implements sitting

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Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th century Chinese export sewing box
19th century Chinese export sewing box

19th century Chinese export sewing box

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H 6.5 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

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

Teak Dutch Minimalist Coen de Vries Sewing Box Table for Tetex, 1950s
Teak Dutch Minimalist Coen de Vries Sewing Box Table for Tetex, 1950s

Teak Dutch Minimalist Coen de Vries Sewing Box Table for Tetex, 1950s

By Tetex 1, Coen de Vries

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. It was originally a sewing box, but of course it can also be used as a handy side table and a storage

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

A Mid 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
A Mid 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

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

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Box

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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Export Lacquer Hexagonal Sewing Box
Chinese Export Lacquer Hexagonal Sewing Box

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
Chinese Gilt-Decorated Black Lacquer Sewing Box

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

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Chinese Export Sewing Box with Sewing Implements
Chinese Export Sewing Box with Sewing Implements

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

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Joos Teders for Metalux Sewing Box Holland, 1955
Joos Teders for Metalux Sewing Box Holland, 1955

Joos Teders for Metalux Sewing Box Holland, 1955

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H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 7.88 in

Joos Teders for Metalux Sewing Box Holland, 1955

By Metalux

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

sewing box/storage box has lacquered wooden boxes and a black lacquered metal tripod base. The tops of

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case
Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case

Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique French lacquer & inlaid abalone sewing Etui or Necessaire, circa 1840. The black

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Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

Gilt and Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Box, Chinese, 19th Century
Gilt and Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Box, Chinese, 19th Century

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

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Export Lacquered Sewing Box
Chinese Export Lacquered Sewing Box

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

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box

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H 6.5 in W 13.5 in D 10 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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Lacquer Sewing Box
Lacquer Sewing Box

Lacquer Sewing Box

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H 6 in W 13 in D 10 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

Sewing Box 19th Century Lacquered French
Sewing Box 19th Century Lacquered French

Sewing Box 19th Century Lacquered French

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H 5.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 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

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box

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H 5.25 in W 14.5 in D 12 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

A Detailed Black Lacquer Chinese Sewing Box
A Detailed Black Lacquer Chinese Sewing Box

A Detailed Black Lacquer Chinese Sewing Box

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H 6.75 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in

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

Materials

Lacquer, Ivory

Sewing/Storage Box in Red Lacquer, 1940s-1950s
Sewing/Storage Box in Red Lacquer, 1940s-1950s

Sewing/Storage Box in Red Lacquer, 1940s-1950s

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H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 7.49 in

Sewing/Storage Box in Red Lacquer, 1940s-1950s

Located in Berlin, DE

Fancy sewing box from the 1940s-1950s with accordion function, red-changing lacquering with glitter

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Regency Period Japanned Sewing Box
Regency Period Japanned Sewing Box

Regency Period Japanned Sewing Box

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H 4.34 in W 8.67 in D 2.64 in

Regency Period Japanned Sewing Box

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

Regency period Japanned sewing box. The sewing box has naive decorations of landscape scenes and

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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Pastoe Cees Braakman Sewing Box Multicolor, 1950
Pastoe Cees Braakman Sewing Box Multicolor, 1950

Pastoe Cees Braakman Sewing Box Multicolor, 1950

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H 25.99 in W 14.57 in D 10.24 in

Pastoe Cees Braakman Sewing Box Multicolor, 1950

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Roosendaal, NL

Very cool and typical Dutch, 1950s colored sewing box designed by Cees Braakman before Pastoe UMS

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birch

Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

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H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 11 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

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Export Sewing Box
Chinese Export Sewing Box

Chinese Export Sewing Box

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H 5 in W 11 in D 8 in

Chinese Export Sewing Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th Century Chinese Export sewing box (ab)

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Wood, Lacquer, Bone

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19th Century Lacquered Japanese Sewing Box

19th Century Lacquered Japanese Sewing Box

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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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19th Century Chinese Export Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Sewing Box

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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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Unusual fifties sewing box Holland 1950

Unusual fifties sewing box Holland 1950

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H 24.81 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in

Unusual fifties sewing box Holland 1950

By Willy Van Der Meeren

Located in Roosendaal, NL

Amazing shaped sewing box by unknown Dutch manufacturer, 1950. Amazing made piece, fully metal

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Sewing Box Lacquer For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of sewing box lacquer for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lacquer, wood and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of sewing box lacquer — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of sewing box lacquer made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. Metalux, Joost Teders and Cees Braakman each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of sewing box lacquer that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sewing Box Lacquer?

The average selling price for a piece of sewing box lacquer at 1stDibs is $1,873, while they’re typically $509 on the low end and $15,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Sewing Box Lacquer
  • 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
    Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Russian lacquer boxes are also called Palekh boxes after the village where the craft was first recorded in the 1920s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Russian lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most Russian lacquer boxes are made in the villages of Fedoskino, Kholui, Mstera and Palekh, Russia. In 1705, the guild for manufacturing lacquer boxes opened in Fedoskino. Many boxes feature natural forms inspired by the landscapes surrounding the village. On 1stDibs, find a range of wrought iron furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean Russian lacquer boxes, moisten a soft cleaning cloth with warm water and mild dish soap. Gently wipe down every surface of the box and then repeat the process with a cloth dampened only with water. For the final step, dry with a soft towel. Find a variety of Russian lacquer boxes on 1stDibs.