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Italian mid-century modern sewing chest in wood by Filofort, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern sewing chest in wood by Filofort, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern sewing chest in wood by Filofort, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern sewing chest in wood by Filofort, 1960s Sewing chest with a wooden frame, featuring sixteen drawers with handles.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian mid-century modern sewing chests in wood by Seta Faro, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern sewing chests in wood by Seta Faro, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern sewing chests in wood by Seta Faro, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern sewing chests in wood by Seta Faro, 1960s Pair of sewing chests with a wooden frame consisting of four pull-out drawers with internal compartments for hold...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian mid-century Filofort sewing chest of drawers by Tre Cerchi ISC, 1940s
Italian mid-century Filofort sewing chest of drawers by Tre Cerchi ISC, 1940s

Italian mid-century Filofort sewing chest of drawers by Tre Cerchi ISC, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century Filofort sewing chest of drawers by Tre Cerchi ISC, 1940s Filofort sewing chest of drawers with light wood structure, with walnut colored handles.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920
Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920

Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

This cabinet has a five drawer front configuration with a two drawer interior (under double hinged top lid); initially used to house sewing implements and materials for the minor rep...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Antiquities

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Elm

Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers
Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers

Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare, exquisite Victorian Sewing drawers or desktop filing cabinet in oak parquetry and tiger oak. Porcelain drawer knobs. May be used as riser for lamp or any other piece that...

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

The box was made as a sewing chest, but could be adapted for other purposes such as a jewelry box.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Anthony Quervelle American Empire Mahogany Flip Top Sewing Table
Anthony Quervelle American Empire Mahogany Flip Top Sewing Table

Anthony Quervelle American Empire Mahogany Flip Top Sewing Table

By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire mahogany flip top sewing table on cornucopia carved legs with interior mirror and compartments (attributed to ANTHONY QUERVELLE)

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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Mahogany, Mirror

French Wooden Sewing Box with Cantilever Design, circa 1920
French Wooden Sewing Box with Cantilever Design, circa 1920

French Wooden Sewing Box with Cantilever Design, circa 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1920 / 20th century / sewing box / wood / Mid-century / Vintage A charming and functional French sewing box from the early 20th century, crafted circa 1920. This vintage pi...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3-Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1880
Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3-Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1880

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3-Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Sheraton style drop-leaf sewing stand, crafted from rich mahogany and dating to approximately 1840. This Federal period work table features a rectangular top with two hing...

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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sewing Cabinet with Several Drawers
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sewing Cabinet with Several Drawers

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sewing Cabinet with Several Drawers

Located in Linkebeek, BE

1960s wooden sewing cabinet with several drawers Vintage - Furniture - Mid-Century Measures : 59.5x35cm H:55cm Material : Wood

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Small Sewing Table Made In Rosewood By Gelsted From 1960s
Small Sewing Table Made In Rosewood By Gelsted From 1960s

Small Sewing Table Made In Rosewood By Gelsted From 1960s

By BR Møbler Gelsted 1

Located in Lejre, DK

This small sewing table exudes the classic elegance and functionality that characterizes Danish design from the 1960s. Made from rosewood, a material known for its warm color and bea...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet
Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet

Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet. Paint finish appears to be a more recent vintage distressed finish.

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Antique Early 1900s Country Cabinets

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Wood

Antique American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Parlor Work Table Sewing Stand Chest
Antique American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Parlor Work Table Sewing Stand Chest

Antique American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Parlor Work Table Sewing Stand Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Empire mahogany sewing table or stand featuring two drawers with divided apothecary style storage sections, two drop leaves, and a four leg pedestal base. Dimension...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Cabinets

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Mahogany

Burmese Hand Carved Peacock Sewing Table Cupboard Chest Open Top, circa 1880
Burmese Hand Carved Peacock Sewing Table Cupboard Chest Open Top, circa 1880

Burmese Hand Carved Peacock Sewing Table Cupboard Chest Open Top, circa 1880

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1880 Burmese hand carved sewing side table or little chest with lovely peacock design A very good lookin...

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Antique 1880s Burmese Victorian Side Tables

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Wood

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800
Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Antique Scandinavian Baroque style sewing box made from solid oak with a warm patina. Manufactured ca mid 1800. The box has a pin cushion on top and comes with its original iron key...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Baroque Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

Art Deco Walnut Oak Sewing Box Chest of Drawers This is a good sturdy piece
Art Deco Walnut Oak Sewing Box Chest of Drawers This is a good sturdy piece

Art Deco Walnut Oak Sewing Box Chest of Drawers This is a good sturdy piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Walnut Oak Sewing Box Chest of Drawers This is a good sturdy piece, with a good colour, just open the top to find a lined storage compartment and a pin cushion in the lid, ...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Palisander Sewing Cabinet on Wheels, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Modern Palisander Sewing Cabinet on Wheels, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Modern Palisander Sewing Cabinet on Wheels, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

An exquisite mid-century modern sewing cabinet or mobile utility chest, manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Original Charles X Inlaid Walnut and Maple Wood Sicilian Tailor's Box
Original Charles X Inlaid Walnut and Maple Wood Sicilian Tailor's Box

Original Charles X Inlaid Walnut and Maple Wood Sicilian Tailor's Box

Located in Catania, Sicilia

Displaying a magnificent, authentic patina accrued over generations, this rare collector's piece seamlessly serves as a functional jewelry or storage chest, a sewing box, or a distin...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Decorative Boxes

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Maple, Walnut

18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno
18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno

18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century Spanish bargueno or vargueno traveling desk, used for storing documents, jewels, or sewing box. The six drawer chest is inset with bone, walnut, mahogany and heavily ...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

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Iron

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Sewing Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sewing chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and hardwood, every sewing chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a sewing chest — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right sewing chest, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sewing chest over the years, but those crafted by McCall Pattern Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sewing Chest?

Prices for a sewing chest start at $375 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $853.

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