sewingbox
19th Century American Folk Art Hand Painted Poplar Sewing / Decorative Box
19th century American carved poplar sewing / jewelry box with hand painted floral, leaf, and bird decoration throughout. Spots, scratches and edge fissures / loss of veneer to the corners (expected wear for its age). There is also a split in the wood and a small dent to the side, as shown. Remains in fine, functional condition.
H 6.25″ x W 12.75″ x D 10.5″
Mid-Century American Modern Stained Oak Extendable Sewing Stand
$350.00Inspired by a Norwegian design by A Strømmen Bruk Hamar, this American version is stained oak with ebonized slats, pulls, turned legs, and a bentwood handle. Very well constructed with dovetailed details and an accordion-style extension.
When the box is fully extended, there are two cube storage compartments per side and an open, undivided compartment on the bottom, offering ample space for sewing / knitting accessories.
The oak has been conservatively refinished; the ebony paint is original. Light wear remains (few light scuffs to the wood).
Dimensions closed: H: 14″ (without handle) / 17.75″ (including handle) x D: 9.25″ x L: 16.5″
Dimensions fully extended: H: 17.75″ x D: 9.25″ x L: 52.5″
The interior of each cube compartment is: H: 1.75″ x D: 7.25″ x L: 7.5″
Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box
$650.00Charming, petite maple sewing box with black painted metal frame and cane-wrapped handle, all supported by rubber feet (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Minimalist design with simple dual-door construction fitted with deeply sculpted oblong pulls.
Conservatively refinished condition but few scuffs remain, as shown, along with writing to the inside of one of the doors.
Overall dimensions: H: 18.5″ x L: 14.25″ x D: 7.25″
Box alone: H: 5.25″ x L: 11.5″ x D: 6.75″