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Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
. This travel set is mainly composed of sewing accessories, most of them made of mother of pearl
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815

H 3.9 in W 11.4 in D 8.7 in
Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table
Located in New York, NY
Regency mahogany work / sewing Table.
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table
Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table

Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table

H 27.5 in W 21 in D 14.5 in
Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian desk convertible into sewing machine from the 1950s. The desk through its shapes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine
Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine

Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine

H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted model AT-33 sewing table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s
Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s

Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s

H 24 in W 46 in D 22.5 in
George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
chairs. The design possibly developed from the early sewing tables, which were used for embroidery and
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Eliot's Writing Table
George Eliot's Writing Table

George Eliot's Writing Table

H 31 in Dm 24 in
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn582 Excellent and very unusual William IV sewing table in rosewood, having three dummy drawers to
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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table

H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house work table. An English, burr walnut and leather writing or
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

H 28.94 in W 25.4 in D 19.69 in
French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
design. Details allude to this piece serving as a correspondence and sewing table. Unlocking what seems
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
French 19th Century Lady's Work Table

French 19th Century Lady's Work Table

H 28.13 in W 20.25 in D 13.88 in
Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
charming sewing table or a child's work space. Additional dimensions Table apron to floor: 24.25
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900

H 26.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
originally intended as a sewing table, but it is a versatile size and can be used as a small console, desk
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinoiserie Table
19th Century Chinoiserie Table

19th Century Chinoiserie Table

H 28.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Lyre Motif Birch Table, 1825
By Karl Johan
Located in San Francisco, CA
no longer extant.) Originally designed as a sewing table, interior features two spool racks, each
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Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Birch

Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Lyre Motif Birch Table, 1825
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Lyre Motif Birch Table, 1825

Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Lyre Motif Birch Table, 1825

H 30.5 in W 23.75 in D 17.75 in
19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French writing sewing stand made of bird's eye maple veneer, circa 1830 top lifts to
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Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830. Exceptional display
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Antique Early Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing or Sewing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
This antique early Victorian 19th century inlaid burr walnut writing or sewing table is an
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Early Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing or Sewing Table
Antique Early Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing or Sewing Table

Antique Early Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing or Sewing Table

H 29 in W 27 in D 17 in
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice earl Victorian Burl walnut sewing stand and work table in very good condition. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

H 30 in W 23 in D 16 in
Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality Edwardian period sewing work table, exquisitely handcrafted in England at the turn
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table
Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table

Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table

H 28.25 in W 20 in D 14.5 in
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
Extensive Mother of Pearl Inlay From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this
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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London

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H 4.33 in W 9.84 in D 7.87 in
Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming, petite maple sewing box with black painted metal frame and cane-wrapped handle, all
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box
Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box

Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box

H 18.5 in W 14.25 in D 7.25 in
Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional nacre sewing and writing case in gold, turquoise and nacre. This kit comes in the form
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Antique 1820s French Empire Vanity Items

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, Gold

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

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W 0.6 in D 3.35 in
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
, writing, sewing, and even mathematics. Under the Second Empire, Necessaires used for sewing, embroidery
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a quality rosewood rectangular shaped
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

H 7.09 in W 13 in D 8.47 in
Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
Located in East Geelong, VIC
. There are slight signs of use to the sewing compartment and to the felt on the writing slope but overall
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
Ladies table compendium and jewelry box

Ladies table compendium and jewelry box

H 13.75 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box
Located in Ipswich, GB
removable tray for sewing accessories and a compartment underneeth the tray, to the bottom a removable
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box
Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box

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H 6.7 in W 12.21 in D 9.06 in
Classical American Empire Grecian-Form Work Table in Mahogany, circa 1830 Boston
Located in Miami, FL
fronts. The top drawer has divided compartments for writing, sewing and darning implements and offers a
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Antique 1820s American American Empire End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Classical American Empire Grecian-Form Work Table in Mahogany, circa 1830 Boston
Classical American Empire Grecian-Form Work Table in Mahogany, circa 1830 Boston

Classical American Empire Grecian-Form Work Table in Mahogany, circa 1830 Boston

H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Empire European Birdseye Maple Stand, Belgium, Circa:1820
Located in Alexandria, VA
the early 19th Century of highly-figured birdseye maple. Originally it had a sewing basket that has
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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Empire European Birdseye Maple Stand, Belgium, Circa:1820
Empire European Birdseye Maple Stand, Belgium, Circa:1820

Empire European Birdseye Maple Stand, Belgium, Circa:1820

H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
and used as a convenient working surface for painting, writing, sewing, or arranging food. Set atop C
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1850
Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1850

Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1850

H 9 in W 34 in D 21 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Empire Lyra writing and work table Paris Mahogany Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 80 x
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 13.39 in
Chinese Kang Table with Ridged Legs, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
painting, writing, sewing, or eating atop a heated kang platform. The petite table features a rectangular
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Kang Table with Ridged Legs, c. 1800
Chinese Kang Table with Ridged Legs, c. 1800

Chinese Kang Table with Ridged Legs, c. 1800

H 10 in W 19 in D 14 in
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
women. Containing everything from toiletries and jewelry to sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Wood

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in
19th Century Blue & Gold Porcelain-Mounted Rosewood Table Cabinet
Located in London, GB
plaque and a mother-of-pearl inlaid border, the lid revealing a fitted interior with sewing implements
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

19th Century Blue & Gold Porcelain-Mounted Rosewood Table Cabinet
19th Century Blue & Gold Porcelain-Mounted Rosewood Table Cabinet

19th Century Blue & Gold Porcelain-Mounted Rosewood Table Cabinet

H 13 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
to sewing and writing instruments. The Emperor Napoléon himself possessed several of these travel
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage

French Nécessaire de Voyage

H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
Side or Entry Table Biedermeier Fruitwood Blonde & Black Wood Night Stand LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
work of art 19th Century sewing table . The top opens up with an original lock and key , with a single
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Paint

Side or Entry Table Biedermeier Fruitwood Blonde & Black Wood Night Stand LA CA
Side or Entry Table Biedermeier Fruitwood Blonde & Black Wood Night Stand LA CA

Side or Entry Table Biedermeier Fruitwood Blonde & Black Wood Night Stand LA CA

H 31.75 in W 26 in D 18 in
Patterns, Original Contemporary Painting
Located in Boston, MA
2009. Sewing machine was the subject matter of my drawings for the next few years. Sewing machine has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Patterns, Original Contemporary Painting
Patterns, Original Contemporary Painting

Leila Rezvani
Patterns, Original Contemporary Painting, 2010

H 100 in W 150 in D 1 in
Tracey Emin: Works 1963-2006 by Carl Freedman & Honey Luard (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
media: drawing, sculpture, film, photography, and writing. David Bowie called Emin while critics
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Tracey Emin: Works 1963-2006 by Carl Freedman & Honey Luard (Book)
Tracey Emin: Works 1963-2006 by Carl Freedman & Honey Luard (Book)

Tracey Emin: Works 1963-2006 by Carl Freedman & Honey Luard (Book)

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H 12.75 in W 9.88 in D 1.5 in
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
By Maison Giroux
Located in Dublin, IE
and writing: writing desks, inkwells and also toys. Indeed, on June 6, 1818, he filed the patent for
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Shelves

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

H 30.71 in Dm 12.6 in
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires provided a convenient means of transporting the personal
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage

H 7.75 in W 14.25 in D 10.25 in
Ancient Portraits of Women from Nagasaki - Hand-Colored Albumen Print 1870/1890
Located in Roma, IT
, the writing and sewing work and finally the rest This particular typology of prints was born in
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1880s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Ancient Portraits of Women from Nagasaki - Hand-Colored Albumen Print 1870/1890

Ancient Portraits of Women from Nagasaki - Hand-Colored Albumen Print 1870/1890, 1870/1890

H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 0.12 in
American Cathedral (The Woolworth Building).
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Storrs, CT
pencil. Housed in a 26 1/2 x 15 3/4-inch gold and silver modernist style frame. He used sewing needles
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1920s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

American Cathedral (The Woolworth Building).
American Cathedral (The Woolworth Building).

John Taylor Arms
American Cathedral (The Woolworth Building)., 1921

H 26.5 in W 15.75 in
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
- work table - writing desk) Refined elegant sophistication at its finest, born in late 18th / early
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table

Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table

H 29.5 in W 44.5 in D 25.75 in
19th Century Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A superb quality mid-Victorian period burr walnut work/sewing/writing/table. Very well made in
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Sewing Table
19th Century Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Sewing Table

19th Century Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Sewing Table

H 28.75 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in
Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Sewing Table
Located in Freiburg, DE
Solid oak / oak veneer slight retouched veneer damage in the plate (see photos).
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Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Sewing Table
Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Sewing Table

Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Sewing Table

H 77.5 in W 65.5 in D 44.5 in
American Mahogany Empire Side Table/ Sewing Table, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Hollywood, FL
The cuban mahogany top above 3 drawers with original pulls, surrounded by fine line inlaid banding. The base in dark walnut richly carved with four animal legs, terminating in animal...
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Antique 1820s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Empire Side Table/ Sewing Table, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe
American Mahogany Empire Side Table/ Sewing Table, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

American Mahogany Empire Side Table/ Sewing Table, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

H 29 in W 24 in D 16 in
Black Lacquer Lady's Desk in Two Parts
Located in Woodbury, CT
drawers, 2 of which are for sewing and letter writing necessaries, 2 of which are empty. The slant top
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Black Lacquer Lady's Desk in Two Parts
Black Lacquer Lady's Desk in Two Parts

Black Lacquer Lady's Desk in Two Parts

H 48 in W 21.5 in D 17 in
Eames ESU D-20-C Desk
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
: "Additional uses for the E.S.U. desks as table for sewing or receptionist desk are suggested."
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Eames ESU D-20-C Desk
Eames ESU D-20-C Desk

Eames ESU D-20-C Desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 24.5 in
Salem Sheraton Carved Mahogany Two Drawer Work Table
Located in Wells, ME
feature fitted interiors, the top drawer having a writing slope, the second drawer multiple partitions
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Salem Sheraton Carved Mahogany Two Drawer Work Table
Salem Sheraton Carved Mahogany Two Drawer Work Table

Salem Sheraton Carved Mahogany Two Drawer Work Table

H 29.75 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
Travailleuse Louis Philippe Table French 19th Century Writing Sewing
Located in France, FR
Travailleuse Louis Philippe table desk, French, 19th century writing sewing flame mahogany Louis
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Travailleuse Louis Philippe Table French 19th Century Writing Sewing
Travailleuse Louis Philippe Table French 19th Century Writing Sewing

Travailleuse Louis Philippe Table French 19th Century Writing Sewing

H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
18th Early-19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Table
Located in Milton, DE
This is a rarity. An 18th early-19th century chinoiserie sewing table of exquisite form. It is the
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

18th Early-19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Table
18th Early-19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Table

18th Early-19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Table

H 27.5 in W 25 in D 17 in
French 19th century sewing casket and music box
Located in Paris, FR
A mahogany sewing casket simulating a piano, with a hidden music box. Inside the casket a set of
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French 19th century sewing casket and music box
French 19th century sewing casket and music box

French 19th century sewing casket and music box

H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Carved Drop-Leaf Sewing Table, Boston, Possibly Seymour
By Seymour Manufacturing Company
Located in Providence, RI
includes its original writing tablet (see detail). While this form is seen as being made in Boston by a
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Carved Drop-Leaf Sewing Table, Boston, Possibly Seymour
Carved Drop-Leaf Sewing Table, Boston, Possibly Seymour

Carved Drop-Leaf Sewing Table, Boston, Possibly Seymour

H 29 in W 19 in D 21 in
19th Century Federal Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple Sewing Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare form mahogany sewing stand having four bowed out sides and cookie corner top above aprons
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

19th Century Federal Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple Sewing Stand
19th Century Federal Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple Sewing Stand

19th Century Federal Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple Sewing Stand

H 29 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Regency Sarcophagus Table Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
mounts. Comprising of a sewing compartment with original fittings, a draw for jewellery and a writing
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Boxes

Regency Sarcophagus Table Cabinet
Regency Sarcophagus Table Cabinet

Regency Sarcophagus Table Cabinet

H 16.5 in W 14.2 in D 9.8 in
Renaissance Walnut Dressing Table Labeled George Hess, Patented, 1876, New York
By George Hess
Located in Providence, RI
find them also with a first surface. This worktable/sewing cabinet is a tour de force with a mirror
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Antique 1870s Renaissance Revival Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Walnut Dressing Table Labeled George Hess, Patented, 1876, New York
Renaissance Walnut Dressing Table Labeled George Hess, Patented, 1876, New York

Renaissance Walnut Dressing Table Labeled George Hess, Patented, 1876, New York

H 28.75 in W 27 in D 17 in
Classical Mahogany Three-Drawer Work Table, Probably New York, circa 1830
Located in Providence, RI
a writing tablet; middle drawer is sectioned, and the bottom drawer has a removable sewing basket
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Classical Mahogany Three-Drawer Work Table, Probably New York, circa 1830
Classical Mahogany Three-Drawer Work Table, Probably New York, circa 1830

Classical Mahogany Three-Drawer Work Table, Probably New York, circa 1830

H 28.25 in W 18.75 in D 17.75 in
Federal/ Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Games Table, New England, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
This is the most developed games table we have handled. Not only does it have a sewing basket
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Antique 1810s Federal Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Federal/ Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Games Table, New England, circa 1810
Federal/ Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Games Table, New England, circa 1810

Federal/ Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Games Table, New England, circa 1810

H 31 in W 21.25 in D 17.25 in
Vargueno de Salamanca
Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant
a “lid.” It folds down to become a horizontal surface for writing and working. The richly decorated
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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vargueno de Salamanca
Vargueno de Salamanca

Vargueno de Salamanca

H 57.88 in W 41.74 in D 16.93 in
Vintage 1950s 9 Karat Yellow Gold Loaded Charm Bracelet 98 Grams
Located in London, GB
delightful thimble, 4/8". 11) A marvellous sewing machine, over 1" in width. 12) A more than beautiful swan
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20th Century British Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s 9 Karat Yellow Gold Loaded Charm Bracelet 98 Grams
Vintage 1950s 9 Karat Yellow Gold Loaded Charm Bracelet 98 Grams

Vintage 1950s 9 Karat Yellow Gold Loaded Charm Bracelet 98 Grams

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L 6.88 in
Casting the Rod, Figurative work by Frederick James Boston (1855-1932, American)
By Frederick James Boston
Located in New York, NY
activities, such as reading or sewing. In describing a painting of a young woman “enveloped in sable fur
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1880s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Casting the Rod, Figurative work by Frederick James Boston (1855-1932, American)
Casting the Rod, Figurative work by Frederick James Boston (1855-1932, American)

Frederick James Boston
Casting the Rod, Figurative work by Frederick James Boston (1855-1932, American), c. 1885

H 20 in W 16 in
English Sewing Stand
Located in North Miami, FL
An early english sewing stand of superb quality and design. Beautiful piece of antique furniture
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Sewing Stand
English Sewing Stand

English Sewing Stand

H 33 in W 30 in D 20 in
Biedermeier Writing Table, Sweden, 1815
Located in New York, NY
A light and lovely desk, originally designed for writing tasks in a 19th century family room. Such
Category

Antique 1810s European Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Writing Table, Sweden, 1815
Biedermeier Writing Table, Sweden, 1815

Biedermeier Writing Table, Sweden, 1815

H 37 in W 44.75 in D 20 in
American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache Sewing Box on Pedestal Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache sewing box on pedestal base Paper Mache depicts bird and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paper

American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache Sewing Box on Pedestal Base
American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache Sewing Box on Pedestal Base

American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache Sewing Box on Pedestal Base

H 75 in W 44 in D 21 in
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