Casket - Wood - Sewing chest - dated 1949

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate  € 90 - € 130
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Wooden Swedish sewing box dating to the mid-20th century (estimated 1940–1950) with hand-painted folk art rosemaling decoration, dimensions 66.5 cm high, 60 cm wide, 40 cm deep.

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Description from the seller

A charming and decorative Scandinavian sewing box with folkloric painting, featuring the year 1949.

This piece combines utility, nostalgia, and object value — ideal for collectors, interior enthusiasts, or as a distinctive storage box.

• The box is made of wood and carries a colorful decoration in rosemaling style or folk-art motifs: graceful floral shapes, stylized leaves, flowing lines in warm colors.
• On the lid the year “1949” is clearly painted, suggesting that it was either manufactured in that year or finished (or personalized) in that year.
• At the front there is a heart-shaped lock plate, attached with small nails — typical of mid-20th-century handcraft.
• Inside, the cabinet is internally organized with partitions / compartments, suitable for sewing notions, threads, etc.

Dimensions
Height 66.5 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 40 cm

Photos give a clear view of the quality and are part of the description. The interior photos have been AI-generated and are intended solely to illustrate the object in a living environment.

Note: due to size it will be shipped only to EU countries and not worldwide, so not to Switzerland or the United Kingdom. Also not to the islands of Spain, Portugal, etc.

The whole item is well packed and shipped with track and trace. The shipping costs also cover packing materials and transportation. Pickup is possible only when the lot is auctioned for more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.

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A charming and decorative Scandinavian sewing box with folkloric painting, featuring the year 1949.

This piece combines utility, nostalgia, and object value — ideal for collectors, interior enthusiasts, or as a distinctive storage box.

• The box is made of wood and carries a colorful decoration in rosemaling style or folk-art motifs: graceful floral shapes, stylized leaves, flowing lines in warm colors.
• On the lid the year “1949” is clearly painted, suggesting that it was either manufactured in that year or finished (or personalized) in that year.
• At the front there is a heart-shaped lock plate, attached with small nails — typical of mid-20th-century handcraft.
• Inside, the cabinet is internally organized with partitions / compartments, suitable for sewing notions, threads, etc.

Dimensions
Height 66.5 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 40 cm

Photos give a clear view of the quality and are part of the description. The interior photos have been AI-generated and are intended solely to illustrate the object in a living environment.

Note: due to size it will be shipped only to EU countries and not worldwide, so not to Switzerland or the United Kingdom. Also not to the islands of Spain, Portugal, etc.

The whole item is well packed and shipped with track and trace. The shipping costs also cover packing materials and transportation. Pickup is possible only when the lot is auctioned for more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.

Swedish sewing box 1949, Swedish folk art sewing box, rosemaling box, vintage birth box, Swedish decorative wooden box, Scandinavian hand-painted box, vintage sewing chest Sweden, folk art storage box, box with year, 20th century sewing box.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Sewing chest - dated 1949
Country of origin
Sweden
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
66.5 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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Objects sold
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