Sewing box - Wood - fold-out sewing box
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1950s to 1960s wooden sewing box from the Netherlands with a cantilever harmonica system, measuring 125 cm wide by 32 cm high and 22 cm deep, in good used condition.
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A beautiful example of functional design from the 1950s. This classic wooden sewing box combines craftsmanship with an ingenious harmonica system, allowing the different compartments to slide out smoothly and provide an immediate overview of the contents. The design is not only practical but also has the warm, timeless look that is so characteristic of post-war European design. Comparable models were produced in the 1950s and 1960s in Germany, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands and are still beloved by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage interior pieces.
The sewing box is made of wood with a lovely warm honey-colored finish and equipped with a sturdy curved carrying handle. Thanks to the clever cantilever or harmonica system, the compartments unfold in one movement, making sewing and craft materials neatly storable. Although originally designed as a sewing box, this chest today also lends itself well for jewelry, hobby items, art supplies, office supplies, or other small collectibles.
The design is a fine example of practical design from the postwar reconstruction period, in which durability, functionality, and craftsmanship were central. The wooden buttons, the solid hinge construction, and the well-thought-out mechanism make this sewing box a decorative yet usable object that fits into both vintage and modern interiors.
Dimensions
Height 32 cm
Length 45-125 cm
Depth 22 cm
Photos give a clear impression of the quality and form part of the description.
During the holiday period, in August, shipping may take longer than you are used to, after payment up to 12 working days.
The whole item is well packaged and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also include the cost of packing materials and transport. Not shipped outside the EU. Pickup is only possible when the lot is bid to more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.
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A beautiful example of functional design from the 1950s. This classic wooden sewing box combines craftsmanship with an ingenious harmonica system, allowing the different compartments to slide out smoothly and provide an immediate overview of the contents. The design is not only practical but also has the warm, timeless look that is so characteristic of post-war European design. Comparable models were produced in the 1950s and 1960s in Germany, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands and are still beloved by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage interior pieces.
The sewing box is made of wood with a lovely warm honey-colored finish and equipped with a sturdy curved carrying handle. Thanks to the clever cantilever or harmonica system, the compartments unfold in one movement, making sewing and craft materials neatly storable. Although originally designed as a sewing box, this chest today also lends itself well for jewelry, hobby items, art supplies, office supplies, or other small collectibles.
The design is a fine example of practical design from the postwar reconstruction period, in which durability, functionality, and craftsmanship were central. The wooden buttons, the solid hinge construction, and the well-thought-out mechanism make this sewing box a decorative yet usable object that fits into both vintage and modern interiors.
Dimensions
Height 32 cm
Length 45-125 cm
Depth 22 cm
Photos give a clear impression of the quality and form part of the description.
During the holiday period, in August, shipping may take longer than you are used to, after payment up to 12 working days.
The whole item is well packaged and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also include the cost of packing materials and transport. Not shipped outside the EU. Pickup is only possible when the lot is bid to more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
fold-out sewing box
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
32 cm
Width
125 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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