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What is a needlework box?
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A needlework box, or sewing box, is a storage box that has bins and compartments designed specifically for holding needles, threads and other accessories for sewing and needlepoint. Many manufacturers produce them out of wood, but some are fabric or plastic. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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Shop for Antique Sewing Boxes on 1stDibs
Antique Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Fully Fitted Sewing Box
From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce this Antique
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
English Birdseye Maple Sewing Box
Located in Huntington, NY
Regency birdseye maple sewing box with lions heads handles on each side & lions hairy paw feet with
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Satinwood sewing box with rare, unusual oval and quartered panels of paperscroll work to the top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silk, Satinwood, Paper
18th century painted wooden sewing box
Located in Bilzen, BE
A late 18th century blacked wooden sewing box with gold painted decoration all around
brass
Category
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box c1840
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
