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Dutch Hand-Carved Wooden Knitting Needle Case, Amsterdam School, circa 1920s
$811.77
£598.81
€680
CA$1,120.51
A$1,245.01
CHF 654.45
MX$15,196.74
NOK 8,274.63
SEK 7,757.65
DKK 5,176.53
About the Item
A Dutch hand-painted wooden knitting needle case, dating to circa 1920, crafted during the years of the Amsterdam School. Its octagonal form is painted with bold red and green floral motifs, set against the warmth of natural wood. Both functional and decorative, it exemplifies the tradition of Dutch folk craft, where everyday tools were designed with an artistry that elevated domestic life.
The floral decoration, with its stylized petals and leaves, reflects the expressive spirit of the Amsterdam School period, when geometric form and vivid ornament defined much of Dutch design. Yet its purpose remains humble and intimate: to protect and store knitting needles. In this balance of utility and beauty, the case stands as a quiet but resonant example of early 20th-century material culture.
Collectors of Dutch decorative arts will appreciate its place at the intersection of folk craft and modernist design. For knitters, it offers more than storage: it connects contemporary practice to a lineage of makers who valued the tools of their craft as much as the work produced with them. Perfect in a study, sewing room, or collector’s cabinet, it also makes a thoughtful gift for knitters who see artistry not only in stitches, but in the objects that support their making.
- Dimensions:Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Style:Arts and Crafts (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:AMSTERDAM, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9818246308512
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