Sewing box - Wood

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Made in Italy, this solid wood vintage sewing box from the 1950s–60s is in good used condition with minor signs of age; dimensions 54 cm high by 37 cm wide by 19 cm deep.

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Elegant vintage sewing box dating from the 1950s-1960s, an authentic example of Italian functional craftsmanship that combines practicality and aesthetic taste in a single object with timeless charm.

Made of solid wood, probably beech or birch, it features a warm honey tone that naturally enhances the wood grain, giving depth and character to the surface. The structure follows the classic expandable compartments with accordion-style opening, supported by sturdy metal guides that ensure stability and smooth movement.
The design, essential yet refined, is enriched by functional details such as the convenient top handle for transport and the slender legs, equipped with feet that ease movement and give the whole a light visual weight. Its compact and well-proportioned shape makes it ideal both as a daily-use item and as a decor piece with a strong decorative impact.
Perfect for mid-century, shabby chic, or Nordic-inspired interiors, this sewing box can also be reinterpretated as an original storage container, organizer, or decorative element capable of evoking domestic atmospheres of days gone by, intimate and welcoming.

The condition is good relative to its age, with normal signs of wear that attest to its authenticity and enhance its historical and collectible value.
An object that tells a story of everyday gestures, care, and tradition, today ready to find a new place in refined environments sensitive to vintage charm.

Adequate packaging and traceable shipping throughout Europe.

Elegant vintage sewing box dating from the 1950s-1960s, an authentic example of Italian functional craftsmanship that combines practicality and aesthetic taste in a single object with timeless charm.

Made of solid wood, probably beech or birch, it features a warm honey tone that naturally enhances the wood grain, giving depth and character to the surface. The structure follows the classic expandable compartments with accordion-style opening, supported by sturdy metal guides that ensure stability and smooth movement.
The design, essential yet refined, is enriched by functional details such as the convenient top handle for transport and the slender legs, equipped with feet that ease movement and give the whole a light visual weight. Its compact and well-proportioned shape makes it ideal both as a daily-use item and as a decor piece with a strong decorative impact.
Perfect for mid-century, shabby chic, or Nordic-inspired interiors, this sewing box can also be reinterpretated as an original storage container, organizer, or decorative element capable of evoking domestic atmospheres of days gone by, intimate and welcoming.

The condition is good relative to its age, with normal signs of wear that attest to its authenticity and enhance its historical and collectible value.
An object that tells a story of everyday gestures, care, and tradition, today ready to find a new place in refined environments sensitive to vintage charm.

Adequate packaging and traceable shipping throughout Europe.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
54 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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Objects sold
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