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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
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sewing 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
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sewing 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
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Brass
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
Early 19th Century British Antique Sewing 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
18th Century French Baroque Antique Sewing 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
1840s British Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Engine Turned Design
The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
With a Fitted Sewing Box Interior
From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Wood
Anglo Indian Coromandel and Silver Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Mounted with Silver
From our Sewing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Solid Coromandel
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Silver
19th Century Georgian Sewing Box
Located in Pymble, NSW
A good shaped sewing box of tooled leather with finely cast brass fittings. Stands on lion's paw
Category
1810s British George III Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Moroccan Bone and Wood Sewing Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Moroccan lidded sewing box handcrafted in walnut featuring a bone top with ebony
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Walnut
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Sewing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured walnut sewing box having a brass handle to the lift up top
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Cherrywood Pull-out Sewing Box
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The sewing box dates from around 1930 and was made of solid cherry wood. The box can be extended in
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes
Located in Winnetka, IL
A set of 3 antique Korean paper mache sewing boxes from the Choson period.
Category
19th Century Korean Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Paper
French Art Deco sewing box in sculpted wood, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / sewing box / wood, fabric / Art Deco / Mid-century / Vintage
Very decorative
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Art Deco Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Regency Anglo Indian Quill Work Vizagapatam Sandalwood Sewing Box
Located in Huntington, NY
This fine Regency period quill work, bone, ivory & sandalwood sewing box
with intact interior w
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Regency Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Bone, Sandalwood, Ivory
Antique French sculptured sewing box in oak, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / sewing box / oak / antique / rococo
A large French antique sewing box in oak hand
Category
Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Sewing Box, Walnut Veneer, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original antique Biedermeier Sewing Box in Walnut Veneer from Austria circa 1820.
Walnut
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique English Sewing Box or Jewel Box, circa 1850-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English sewing box or jewel box, circa 1850-1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco sewing box with yellow top, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / sewing box / wood, fabric / Art Deco / Mid-century / Vintage
Very decorative
Category
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Mirror, Wood
Swedish 1880s Burr Walnut Sarcophagus Form Partitioned Sewing Box from Gnesta
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late 19th century burr walnut sarcophagus form sewing box from Gnesta, with working lock
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 6.25 in W 10.5 in D 7.25 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1780
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, decorated with pink enamel and gilt
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Painted with Spa Scenes
From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Original
Category
Late 18th Century Belgian George III Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Sycamore
Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Complete with Sewing Accompaniments
From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are thrilled to offer
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Regency Brass Inlaid Sewing Box, c1810
Located in valatie, NY
English Regency brass inlaid sewing box, c1810, rosewood with original silk interior raised on gilt
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, complete with contents, decorated with
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Swing Handle c1850
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box with swing handle c1850
Date : c1850
Period : Victoria
Origin
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique English 18th Century Wool Holder and Thread Sewing Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 18th century wool holder and thread sewing box. Just a little treasure that anyone
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Wood, Oak
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box by Henry Hollamby c1875
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box by Henry Hollamby c1875
Date : c1875
Period : Victoria
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Wood
c. 1840-60 Gilt & Lacquer Decorated Chinese Export Sewing Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840-60 Chinese Export sewing box. Gilt & lacquer decorated with writing/reading surface in
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Octagonal Sewing Box, English, Brass, Workbox, Relief Decor, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique octagonal sewing box. An English, brass workbox with relief decor, dating to
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Floral Mosaic c1860
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box with floral mosaic
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Wood
Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period
Located in Paris, FR
Precious rectangular sewing box in rosewood veneer called. Uncovered, it presents a mirror with
Category
19th Century French Restauration Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver
Small lacquered wooden sewing box
Located in Nivelles, BE
Small sewing box in lacquered wood with two different patterns on each side in red and black
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Napoleon III Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry sewing box. Made of mahogany with thuya wood top
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Swing Handle Wise Jr c1865
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box with swing handle by George Wise Jr
Date : c1865
Period
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Regency sewing box in the form of a basket with it's original bentwood
Category
1820s British Regency Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Regency sewing box in the form of a basket with it's original bentwood
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
By Staffordshire
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique South Staffordshire 18th Century Etui / Sewing Box Case, of rococo form with light relief
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
By A. Aucoc
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Gold, Steel
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing dynasty. Colored black and gold all-over
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Located in Westport, CT
Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and
Category
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Sewing Box, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English octagonal black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged one drawer sewing box
Category
1810s English George III Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box, c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box with 'Hurst Wood Cottage' Mosaic, c1840
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Paper
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted
Category
1810s English Georgian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Silver
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Casket Sewing Box
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut casket, sewing box, with elaborate
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Anglo-Indian Horn Veneered Sewing Box from Vizagapatam w/Fitted Interior/Drawer
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Anglo-Indian sewing box with hinged lid opening to a fitted interior and interior compartment
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Horn, Sandalwood
H 9.5 in W 14 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes, c1850
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geometric Mosaics, c1850
Additional
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Oak
A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
The square box with slant top fitted with pin cushion surrounded in parquetry of stained walnut, on
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Antique Sewing Boxes
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
H 30.25 in W 17.5 in D 12 in
14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
Big beautiful lacquered chinese sewing box from the 19th century of the Qing dynasty .it is a 14
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 19c Anglo Ceylonese sewing box of museum quality.
Made in
Category
Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Silver
A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835
Additional Information
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
H 4.38 in W 8.63 in D 6.54 in
Large Sewing Box Lacquer Work with Pastoral Scenes, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large and intricately decorated Empire lacquer work sewing box. Early 19th century Europe.
The
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Beech
H 4.73 in W 15.36 in D 11.42 in
19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A VERY NICE 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Boxes
Materials
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 8.75 in
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Antique Sewing Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique sewing boxes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique sewing boxes available were constructed with great care. Antique sewing boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique sewing boxes bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique sewing boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Palais Royal, Singer and A. Aucoc produced popular antique sewing boxes that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Sewing Boxes?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,938, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $70,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Sewing Boxes
- What is a needlework box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023A 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.
- What is a sewing box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A sewing box can be called a sewing basket, a needle box or a needlepoint box. However, many people simply refer to the storage boxes for thread, needles and other sewing supplies as a sewing box. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
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