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A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool
A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool

A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool A wonderful piece when unscrewed to open it reveals inside a needle case at the centre and a double thread spool which slips over it...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Olive

Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder
Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder

Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This antique thread spool and vinaigrette is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

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1870s British Victorian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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Early 1900s Country Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

Victorian "Star Threads" Spool Cabinet, Oak with Glass Drawers, Late 19th C.
Victorian "Star Threads" Spool Cabinet, Oak with Glass Drawers, Late 19th C.

Victorian "Star Threads" Spool Cabinet, Oak with Glass Drawers, Late 19th C.

Located in Morristown, NJ

A rare and charming late 19th-century Star Threads spool cabinet, crafted in solid oak with five glass-fronted drawers and original brass pulls.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Brass

French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble
French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble

French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble 2" (5 cm.) The brass-cased tube With enamel finish designed to appear as mother-of-pear and decorated with garlands of roses unscrews to pres...

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Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Era Cast Metal Brass Thread Tree with 12 Spool Holders
Victorian Era Cast Metal Brass Thread Tree with 12 Spool Holders

Victorian Era Cast Metal Brass Thread Tree with 12 Spool Holders

Located in Louisville, KY

The truly amazing thing about pieces from past eras is the incredibly smart designs coupled with attention to detail-a beautiful combination of form and function. This Victorian-era ...

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

The accessories include thread spools, clamps, and tools. Beneath this tray is a narrow pull-out drawer with additional compartments and a writing slope or work stand, designed to su...

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique American Primitive Mahogany Handmade Wool Winder Spool Thread Stand
Antique American Primitive Mahogany Handmade Wool Winder Spool Thread Stand

Antique American Primitive Mahogany Handmade Wool Winder Spool Thread Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Primitive Mahogany Handmade Wool Winder Spool Thread Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 45" H x 11" W x 13" D.

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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Bobbin-Leg Footstool or Low Bench with Woven Rawhide
Early 19th Century English Bobbin-Leg Footstool or Low Bench with Woven Rawhide

Early 19th Century English Bobbin-Leg Footstool or Low Bench with Woven Rawhide

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Early 19th Century English Bobbin-Leg Footstool or Low Bench with Woven Rawhide Seat, Savit of Chelsea An early 19th-century English footstool or low bench featuring finely turned s...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique Spool-Style Bookcase, Turned Wood, Rustic Charm, 20th Century
Antique Spool-Style Bookcase, Turned Wood, Rustic Charm, 20th Century

Antique Spool-Style Bookcase, Turned Wood, Rustic Charm, 20th Century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique - Decoration - 20th Measures : 97x39cm H:161cm A 20th-century spool-style bookcase, characterized by its turned wood uprights reminiscent of spools of thread.

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood 2 Drawer Spool Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, 1920's
Vintage Wood 2 Drawer Spool Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, 1920's

Vintage Wood 2 Drawer Spool Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, 1920's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming antique spool cabinet, also known as a thread cabinet or country store cabinet.

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Cracker' Thread Holder
Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Cracker' Thread Holder

Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Cracker' Thread Holder

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The cover opens to allow access to the original, removable hallmarked silver gilt spool holder, bearing four spools of thread. The thread holder and interior of the box bear the ori...

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1910s English Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Side Table
19th Century English Side Table

19th Century English Side Table

Located in Nashville, TN

The defining feature is the distinctive turned legs, shaped to resemble spools of thread (bobbins). It is a really interesting English side table!

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1880s English Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

Circle of Todeschini (Milanese) - 18th century genre scene, young couple
Circle of Todeschini (Milanese) - 18th century genre scene, young couple

Circle of Todeschini (Milanese) - 18th century genre scene, young couple

By Giacomo Francesco Cipper (Todeschini)

Located in Varmo, IT

The composition depicts a young woman wearing a white veil and a young man in simple clothing, depicted half-length against a dark background. The woman, holding a spool of thread, t...

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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Sewing Accessory – Black Forest – Carved Wooden Bear
19th Century Sewing Accessory – Black Forest – Carved Wooden Bear

19th Century Sewing Accessory – Black Forest – Carved Wooden Bear

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

The bear is holding a spool of thread between its front paws. On its back it carries a small basket containing a red pincushion, intended for storing pins or needles.

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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

It retains its original compartments and trays, likely intended to hold spools of thread, needles, and other tools, with delicate accents that mirror the exterior’s opulence.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period
Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

Located in Paris, FR

This charming sewing set is lined with moire and pink velvet and is composed of two small square porcelain bottles with openwork polychrome flowers, marked "L" on the bottom, a remov...

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19th Century French Restauration Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Gold, Silver

19th Century German Doll House Miniature Furniture
19th Century German Doll House Miniature Furniture

19th Century German Doll House Miniature Furniture

Located in Delft, NL

The sewing table has a flap and the table has 5 compartments with a small scissor, a thimble and spools of thread inside This miniature furniture is handmade and carved from bone ...

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19th Century German Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Bone

Orientalist Oil Painting of a Market Scene by Bernard
Orientalist Oil Painting of a Market Scene by Bernard

Orientalist Oil Painting of a Market Scene by Bernard

Located in London, GB

A woman, with two younger boys, possibly her children is crouching behind a large woven basket filled with spools of thread. L. Bernard painted the background full of brick construc...

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Late 19th Century Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Courtesan Kashiwagi and the Kamuro Wakano - Japanese Woodblock Print
The Courtesan Kashiwagi and the Kamuro Wakano - Japanese Woodblock Print

The Courtesan Kashiwagi and the Kamuro Wakano - Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Soquel, CA

Her hair is arranged with tortoiseshell combs and hairpins decorated with flowers and spools of thread. Although her kamuro or child apprentices are mentioned by name in the text, th...

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1820s Realist Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Printer's Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Early 20th Century Pair of Chiavarine Eclectic Chairs , Carlo Molino designer
Early 20th Century Pair of Chiavarine Eclectic Chairs , Carlo Molino designer

Early 20th Century Pair of Chiavarine Eclectic Chairs , Carlo Molino designer

Located in Vigonza, Padua

The different specimens equipped with a spool for thread and an instruction booklet for use are all numbered and titled.

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Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

By Matthew Boulton

Located in valatie, NY

The hinged rectangular top with three oval Signed Wedgwood plaques depicting putti at various pursuits within oval paterae mounted swagged and beaded borders, opening to a morocco le...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Cut Steel

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

Located in Dallas, TX

The first tray/section is clearly for the purposes ancillary to sewing with a pair of sections with bone spools for thread etc. There are 17 other lidded compartments with each one h...

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Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Silver

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Three-Tiered Wooden Circular Thread Spool Caddy with Curved Detail Early 1900s
Three-Tiered Wooden Circular Thread Spool Caddy with Curved Detail Early 1900s

Three-Tiered Wooden Circular Thread Spool Caddy with Curved Detail Early 1900s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This lovely three-tiered wooden spool caddy holds over 25 spools of thread and has beautiful curved detail.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet

Antique 19th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The lid lifts to reveal several compartments for thread spools, pincushion, thimbles and further storage.

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19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

Americana Rare Store Cabinet
Americana Rare Store Cabinet

Americana Rare Store Cabinet

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H 27 in W 36 in D 17 in

Americana Rare Store Cabinet

Located in Solebury, PA

This hard to find Silk thread spool cabinet has eight drawers and a double door storage space entry on the lower portion.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Thread Spool

19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Gothic Sewing Table
19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Gothic Sewing Table

19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Gothic Sewing Table

Located in Portland, OR

Another has spindles for thread spools and a third has a padded needle/pincushion.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Felt, Oak, Rosewood

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box
19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box

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H 5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior of this exquisitely simple but high quality sewing box is lined in red silk with ruched silk top and features various mother-of-pearl sewing tools. Six thread spools tow...

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19th Century British William IV Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Brass

Castellani Rare Archeological Revival Micromosaic Gold Necklace
Castellani Rare Archeological Revival Micromosaic Gold Necklace

Castellani Rare Archeological Revival Micromosaic Gold Necklace

By Castellani

Located in Kortrijk, BE

A rare archeological revival gold and micromosaic necklace by Castellani, the woven gold chain threaded with spherical and spool shaped gold beads, suspending a fringe of lozenge s...

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1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Gold

Vintage Thread Spool Table Lamp
Vintage Thread Spool Table Lamp

Vintage Thread Spool Table Lamp

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H 19 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Vintage Thread Spool Table Lamp

Located in NYC, NY

A custom table lamp made from a vintage factory thread spool, topped with a brass plate and a metal base.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Thread Spool

Vintage Thread Spool Table Lamp
Vintage Thread Spool Table Lamp

Vintage Thread Spool Table Lamp

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H 19 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Vintage Thread Spool Table Lamp

Located in NYC, NY

A custom table lamp made from a vintage factory thread spool, topped with a brass plate and a metal base.

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Thread Spool

Antique Beldings Thirteen-Drawer Silk Thread Spool Cabinet Circa 1890
Antique Beldings Thirteen-Drawer Silk Thread Spool Cabinet Circa 1890

Antique Beldings Thirteen-Drawer Silk Thread Spool Cabinet Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Beldings Silk country store advertising spool cabinet offers thirteen glass front pull-out shelves (drawers), some with gilt lettering, case with mirrored sides, thread co...

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Late 19th Century Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Silk, Thread, Glass, Oak, Mirror

Antique Clark's Country Store Advertising Two Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet c1890
Antique Clark's Country Store Advertising Two Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet c1890

Antique Clark's Country Store Advertising Two Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Clark's country store mercantile advertising thread spool cabinet offers mahogany construction with upper gallery having brass rail over double drawer paneled case with ad...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Napoleon III Thread Lamps
Pair Of Napoleon III Thread Lamps

Pair Of Napoleon III Thread Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A set of 5 Napoleon III thread spools made into lamps. The shades are custom hand painted.

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19th Century French Antique Thread Spool

Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box
Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box

Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box

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H 5.32 in W 8.86 in D 7.29 in

Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

The interior is lined in green silk with a removable sewing tray which contains five mother of pearl thread spools, a mother of pearl tape measure, thimble, needlebook and looped rib...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Skein Winder by Goodbrand & Co.
Antique English Victorian Skein Winder by Goodbrand & Co.

Antique English Victorian Skein Winder by Goodbrand & Co.

Located in Forney, TX

The company manufactured textile testing machines that were used by cotton, silk and wool manufactureres and merchants. Includes the five thread spools shown in the photos to quic...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 19thC Napoleon III Spool Thread Lamps
Pair of French 19thC Napoleon III Spool Thread Lamps

Pair of French 19thC Napoleon III Spool Thread Lamps

Located in New York, NY

This pair of lamps are made from vintage spools of grey thread used during the time of Napoleon III.

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19th Century French Antique Thread Spool

Antique Clark Spool Cabinet C1910
Antique Clark Spool Cabinet C1910

Antique Clark Spool Cabinet C1910

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H 3.25 in W 24 in D 15.5 in

Antique Clark Spool Cabinet C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

It was used to store and display spools of thread.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

American Spool Cabinet Side Table, Late 19th Century
American Spool Cabinet Side Table, Late 19th Century

American Spool Cabinet Side Table, Late 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

An antique clarks Thread Co. advertising walnut spool cabinet with gilt lettering, on later (1970's) custom made mahogany stand.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Pair of 19thC French Napoleon III Spool Lamps
Pair of 19thC French Napoleon III Spool Lamps

Pair of 19thC French Napoleon III Spool Lamps

Located in New York, NY

These lamps are made from spools of thread from the period of Napoleon III.

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19th Century French Antique Thread Spool

Early 20th Century Folk Art Industrial Era Spool Chair
Early 20th Century Folk Art Industrial Era Spool Chair

Early 20th Century Folk Art Industrial Era Spool Chair

Located in Peabody, MA

An early 20th Century folk art chair made of stacked 6” spools or “thread reels” evokes the once thriving textile industry of Massachusetts.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Square Black Wood Tramp Art Spool or Spindle Side Table
Antique Square Black Wood Tramp Art Spool or Spindle Side Table

Antique Square Black Wood Tramp Art Spool or Spindle Side Table

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Its legs are made from carved "spools" which look like spools of thread. Dimensions: 18" wide 18" deep 24.5" tall.

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 19thC Napoleon III Thread Lamps
Pair of French 19thC Napoleon III Thread Lamps

Pair of French 19thC Napoleon III Thread Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Napoleon III spools of thread made into a pair of lamps. Custom wood base and shades.

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19th Century French Antique Thread Spool

Antique J & P Coats Oak Four-Drawer Lift-Top Spool Cabinet Signed C1890
Antique J & P Coats Oak Four-Drawer Lift-Top Spool Cabinet Signed C1890

Antique J & P Coats Oak Four-Drawer Lift-Top Spool Cabinet Signed C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

This piece would have been used in a general store to display and store spools of thread.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Napoleon III Pair of Thread Lamps
19th Century French Napoleon III Pair of Thread Lamps

19th Century French Napoleon III Pair of Thread Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century French Napoleon III thread lamps. Lamp bases are made of three spools of thread on a wooden base.

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19th Century French Antique Thread Spool

Fine Early Biedermeier Work Table
Fine Early Biedermeier Work Table

Fine Early Biedermeier Work Table

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H 31 in W 23 in D 16.75 in

Fine Early Biedermeier Work Table

Located in Westport, CT

A breathtaking sleek walnut Biedemeier rectangular side table of generous proportion comprised of two drawers, the top one outfitted with a hidden pin cushion and compartmentalized i...

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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Thread Spool

Antique American Eastlake Carved Walnut Silverware or Jewelry Chest
Antique American Eastlake Carved Walnut Silverware or Jewelry Chest

Antique American Eastlake Carved Walnut Silverware or Jewelry Chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

I believe that once in its life, it was a tabletop store display for spools of thread and that the legs and skirt were added later.

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1890s American Eastlake Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Walnut

Collection of Whimsical Antique Wood Tape Measures
Collection of Whimsical Antique Wood Tape Measures

Collection of Whimsical Antique Wood Tape Measures

Located in Atlanta, GA

The set of four includes: a painted house with the tape edged to resemble a flag and the roof opening to reveal cotton for needle storage, a painted and pierced container with cellul...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Thread Spool

Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"
Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"

Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"

By Horstmann

Located in Dayton, OH

The weaving is accomplished by the motion of the spools below that carry the different threads of the braid.

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1910s American Classical Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wool

STUNNING SUFFRAGETTE BANNER, ca 1890-1920
STUNNING SUFFRAGETTE BANNER, ca 1890-1920

STUNNING SUFFRAGETTE BANNER, ca 1890-1920

Located in York County, PA

The shape reminds me of a spool of thread, which may well be the intended purpose.

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19th Century American Antique Thread Spool

Japanese Silk Thread Wood Winder Complete with Spool and Functioning Gears
Japanese Silk Thread Wood Winder Complete with Spool and Functioning Gears

Japanese Silk Thread Wood Winder Complete with Spool and Functioning Gears

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The spool still has the silk thread and an extra spool with different color thread comes with it.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 drawer spool thread cabinet writing lap desk. Item features 4 dovetailed drawers, green felt top, lift lid, beautiful wood grain, brass pulls, ver...

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19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Oak

18C Anglo Indian Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
18C Anglo Indian Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box

18C Anglo Indian Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

There are 4 bone lids for holding the 6 faux ivory thread spools, thimble, and hand decorated thread cannisters.

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Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Pewter

Octagonal Biedermeier Sewing Table
Octagonal Biedermeier Sewing Table

Octagonal Biedermeier Sewing Table

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H 31 in W 16.25 in D 16 in

Octagonal Biedermeier Sewing Table

Located in New York, NY

An octagonal pedestal table with a locking, hinged, lid which rises to reveal eight compartments for spools, threads or collectables and a deeper centre compartment for knitting mate...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Fir

Late Biedermeier Sewing Table
Late Biedermeier Sewing Table

Late Biedermeier Sewing Table

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H 25.5 in W 20.25 in D 14.5 in

Late Biedermeier Sewing Table

Located in New York, NY

The lid of a faux drawer lifts to reveal an interior fitted for spools, threads or collectables.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Sewing Caddy with Bird Motif
19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Sewing Caddy with Bird Motif

19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Sewing Caddy with Bird Motif

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Holler along with six spools of silk and cotton thread, all of which were sourced with the piece.

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Kurume Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
Antique Japanese Kurume Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover

Antique Japanese Kurume Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Woven of hand-spun cotton, this classic 4-panel Kurume double-ikat design displays a pattern of alternating Japanese (good luck) carp with wave motifs and stylized geometric squares ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sewing Box, Exceptional
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sewing Box, Exceptional

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sewing Box, Exceptional

Located in Dallas, TX

The interior has five lidded compartments for storage. It has the original spool for thread that rotates in position as you would unspool your thread.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Bone, Horn, Ebony, Sandalwood

"A Playful Mess" Print of Kittens, Photogravure, Antique, 1894, Signed
"A Playful Mess" Print of Kittens, Photogravure, Antique, 1894, Signed

"A Playful Mess" Print of Kittens, Photogravure, Antique, 1894, Signed

Located in Langweer, NL

In this charming scene, a group of mischievous kittens plays among various household objects, including a piece of lace, a spool of thread, and a bottle, creating a delightful mess a...

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1890s English Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Paper

American Spool Table
American Spool Table

American Spool Table

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H 27.5 in W 16 in D 15.75 in

American Spool Table

Located in Culver City, CA

Spool furniture is an American style of furniture made during the turn of the last century from thread spools that were collected from textile factories.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Pine Spool Table
19th Century Victorian Pine Spool Table

19th Century Victorian Pine Spool Table

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H 30 in W 18 in D 17 in

19th Century Victorian Pine Spool Table

Located in Culver City, CA

The legs are made with 36, 3" thread spools on strengthening center rods. This table is worth a closer look with it's special details and well crafted construction.

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Brass

Candlesticks

Candlesticks

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H 12 in Dm 2 in

Candlesticks

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Set of (3) large industrial thread spools as candlesticks, candle holders. Great patina. 12" to 13'H.

Category

1910s American Industrial Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

Georgian Period 'Spa' Sewing Box with Painted Scenes of Belgian Spa Towns
Georgian Period 'Spa' Sewing Box with Painted Scenes of Belgian Spa Towns

Georgian Period 'Spa' Sewing Box with Painted Scenes of Belgian Spa Towns

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The interior of the box features a removable tray with compartments for various items including thread spools, winders and thimbles with a large storage space underneath.

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1770s Belgian Antique Thread Spool

Antique Mahogany Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Antique Mahogany Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

Antique Mahogany Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

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H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in

Antique Mahogany Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The Tunbridge sewing box interior features a removable yellow paper lined tray that contains six thread spools, thimble, tape measure, needle book, pincushion, and various storage co...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

Tramp Art Sewing Cabinet with Porcelain Figure
Tramp Art Sewing Cabinet with Porcelain Figure

Tramp Art Sewing Cabinet with Porcelain Figure

Located in Manalapan, NJ

It has fancy spindles with points to hold thread spools and three deep drawers to hold sewing novelties.

Category

1890s American Antique Thread Spool

Antique Miniature Regency Red Leather Sewing Box
Antique Miniature Regency Red Leather Sewing Box

Antique Miniature Regency Red Leather Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior is lined with blue paper and features a pincushion, needle book, toolpad, thimble tray and three compartments for thread spools. The underside of the lid features a lea...

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19th Century British Georgian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Brass

Papier Mâché Sewing Box
Papier Mâché Sewing Box

Papier Mâché Sewing Box

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H 2.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

Papier Mâché Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior of this eye catching papier mâché sewing box is lined with patterned green paper and velvet and features six mother-of-pearl thread spools, sewing hook, pricker, tape me...

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19th Century British Antique Thread Spool

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

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H 5 in W 12 in D 10 in

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior features a main tray which contains six tunbridge ware thread spools, a needle book, tool pad, pincushion, thimble, tape and several thread winders.

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19th Century British Antique Thread Spool

Papier Mâché Cabinet
Papier Mâché Cabinet

Papier Mâché Cabinet

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H 9 in W 10 in D 9 in

Papier Mâché Cabinet

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This cabinet consists of a separate lockable sewing compartment complete with needle books, thread spools and various other sewing tools. The five jewellery and writing drawers insid...

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19th Century British Antique Thread Spool

Antique Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box, 19th Century
Antique Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box, 19th Century

Antique Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The main tray has several compartments including six tunbridge ware thread spools, twelve thread winders, a pincushion, a tape measure, thimble and a removable tool pad with two pric...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Sewing Box
Tunbridge Sewing Box

Tunbridge Sewing Box

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Tunbridge Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior is lined with yellow paper and features a removable tray with several compartments for thread spools and various other sewing tools. Removing this tray reveals a large s...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Thread Spool

Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Buffalo Horn Sewing Box, 19th Century
Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Buffalo Horn Sewing Box, 19th Century

Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Buffalo Horn Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The Horn sewing box features a removable tray with several storage compartments, including seven for thread spools, two for thimbles and three with bone handle lids.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Bone, Horn, Sandalwood

Sewing Box
Sewing Box

Sewing Box

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H 9 in W 15 in D 12 in

Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The tray includes storage compartments, thread spools and a complete tool pad which includes: file, thread hook, poker, scissors and tweezers.

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Thread Spool

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

The interior has a removable tray with various compartments containing bone sewing tools, including thread winders, thread spools, clamp and carved needle cases.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Lacquer

Coromandel Sewing Box
Coromandel Sewing Box

Coromandel Sewing Box

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H 5 in W 12 in D 9 in

Coromandel Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior is lined in green silk velvet and has several compartments including seven mother of pearl thread spools, thimbles, needle books, pin cushion, complete tool pad and cut ...

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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Thread Spool

Penwork Cabinet
Penwork Cabinet

Penwork Cabinet

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H 10.5 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in

Penwork Cabinet

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Standing on four brass lions feet it features two lockable doors which can only be opened once the lid has been lifted, revealing several paper lined compartments for thread spools a...

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19th Century British Antique Thread Spool

Antique Painted Belgium Spa Sewing Box
Antique Painted Belgium Spa Sewing Box

Antique Painted Belgium Spa Sewing Box

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H 3.5 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

Antique Painted Belgium Spa Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior features a removable tray with compartments for various items including thread spools, winders and thimbles. This tray can be removed to reveal a large storage space und...

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18th Century British Antique Thread Spool

Brass and Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Antique Sewing Box, 19th Century
Brass and Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Antique Sewing Box, 19th Century

Brass and Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Antique Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The exquisite sewing box features a removable tray, which is fully fitted with mother-of-pearl thread spools, thread winder, lidded compartments with mother-of-pearl handles, and a r...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Thread Spool

Materials

Brass

Antique Childs Miniature Tunbridge Ware Box, 19th Century
Antique Childs Miniature Tunbridge Ware Box, 19th Century

Antique Childs Miniature Tunbridge Ware Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The lid of the child’s tunbridge ware box lifts off to reveal a collection of miniature sewing tools including a thimble, thread winders, scissors, thread spools, needle book and pin...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Thread Spool

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Antique Thread Spool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique thread spool you’re looking for. Each antique thread spool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. There are many kinds of the antique thread spool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique thread spool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Thread Spool?

The average selling price for an antique thread spool at 1stDibs is $1,125, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $2,750 for the highest priced.