Amsterdamse school - Hobby box - Wood

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A vintage cantilever sewing box (travailleuse) in wood from the Netherlands by Amsterdamse school, dating to circa 1930–1940, in excellent condition with an Art Deco design, measuring 77 × 51 × 30 cm and weighing about 7 kg in brown, featuring an accordion mechanism and opening to 138 cm wide.

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This item is a vintage cantilever sewing box, often referred to as a "travailleuse" in French. These boxes typically date from the mid-20th century (1950s–1970s) and are valued for their functional, multi-tiered accordion design.
Key Features and History
Design: The "scissor-action" or accordion mechanism allows the box to unfold and reveal multiple storage compartments simultaneously for easy access to sewing supplies.
An exceptionally beautiful piece, with wood grain, design and specifically Art Deco decorative elements.
When opened, it is 138 cm wide.It is in good condition, with signs of age.

We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.

This item is a vintage cantilever sewing box, often referred to as a "travailleuse" in French. These boxes typically date from the mid-20th century (1950s–1970s) and are valued for their functional, multi-tiered accordion design.
Key Features and History
Design: The "scissor-action" or accordion mechanism allows the box to unfold and reveal multiple storage compartments simultaneously for easy access to sewing supplies.
An exceptionally beautiful piece, with wood grain, design and specifically Art Deco decorative elements.
When opened, it is 138 cm wide.It is in good condition, with signs of age.

We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
7 kg
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
Amsterdamse school
Material
Wood
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
77 cm
Width
51 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
The NetherlandsVerified
2874
Objects sold
95.28%
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