Sewing box (59) - Beech - Vintage 3-Tier Solid Wood

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Vintage 3-tier cantilever sewing box in solid beechwood originating from Germany, estimated to be from the 1960s–1970s, in excellent condition with dimensions 32 cm wide, 25 cm high and 15 cm deep.

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Vintage 3-Tier Cantilever Wooden Sewing Box / Accordion Craft Organizer – c. 1970s

Lot Details & Specifications:
1.265KG
- Object: Sewing Box / Haberdashery Box / Craft Organizer
- Material: Stained European Beechwood, Plywood, Cushioned Velour Textile
- Estimated Period: 1970s / Early 1980s
- Country of Origin: Germany / Western Europe
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (fully functional with minimal, age-appropriate wear)
- Dimensions:
* Overall Length: 32 cm
* Overall Height: 25 cm (including the solid fixed handle)
* Individual Upper Compartments: 11 cm x 12 cm x 4 cm (Depth)

Product Description:
Up for auction is a classic, beautifully preserved European accordion-style (cantilever) sewing box, dating back to the late mid-century retro era.

This functional 3-layer box splits open sideways via wooden tier-brackets, instantly revealing five separate storage sections at a single glance. It offers a clever, space-saving layout highly sought after by modern crafters, embroidery enthusiasts, and vintage collectors alike.

Key Highlights:
- Quality Construction: Built primarily from dense, robust European beechwood (Buche) finished in a warm, medium-brown walnut tone stain. The robust wood structure ensures the cantilever mechanism glides open smoothly without jamming.
- Integrated Pincushions: The two top lids feature plush, deeply tufted padded velour fabric with an

Vintage 3-Tier Cantilever Wooden Sewing Box / Accordion Craft Organizer – c. 1970s

Lot Details & Specifications:
1.265KG
- Object: Sewing Box / Haberdashery Box / Craft Organizer
- Material: Stained European Beechwood, Plywood, Cushioned Velour Textile
- Estimated Period: 1970s / Early 1980s
- Country of Origin: Germany / Western Europe
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (fully functional with minimal, age-appropriate wear)
- Dimensions:
* Overall Length: 32 cm
* Overall Height: 25 cm (including the solid fixed handle)
* Individual Upper Compartments: 11 cm x 12 cm x 4 cm (Depth)

Product Description:
Up for auction is a classic, beautifully preserved European accordion-style (cantilever) sewing box, dating back to the late mid-century retro era.

This functional 3-layer box splits open sideways via wooden tier-brackets, instantly revealing five separate storage sections at a single glance. It offers a clever, space-saving layout highly sought after by modern crafters, embroidery enthusiasts, and vintage collectors alike.

Key Highlights:
- Quality Construction: Built primarily from dense, robust European beechwood (Buche) finished in a warm, medium-brown walnut tone stain. The robust wood structure ensures the cantilever mechanism glides open smoothly without jamming.
- Integrated Pincushions: The two top lids feature plush, deeply tufted padded velour fabric with an

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1256 g
Wood type
Beech
Title additional information
Vintage 3-Tier Solid Wood
Number of objects
59
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
25 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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