torck - Sewing set - Torck sewing box
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Mid‑Century wooden cantilever sewing box on legs by Torck (Belgium), dating to 1950–1960, made of solid wood with plywood and metal hardware, measuring 90 cm high, 30 cm wide and 47 cm deep, in fair condition with heavy use and possible missing small parts.
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Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cantilever Sewing Box on Legs by Torck – 1950s/1960s – Made in Belgium
Description
Overview:
Up for auction is a beautiful vintage wooden accordion/cantilever sewing box on legs, crafted by the iconic Belgian manufacturer Torck (Deinze, Belgium) during the 1950s or 1960s. This elegant multi-tiered box unfolds smoothly to reveal several spacious compartments, combining mid-century functionality with historic charm.
Design & Features:
Premium Brand: Features its original, intact metal "Torck" manufacturer's badge on the front panel—a hallmark highly prized by collectors of Belgian design history.
Elegant Structure: Raised on graceful, curved Queen Anne-style wooden legs and equipped with a large central wooden carrying handle for easy mobility.
Charming Interior: The bottom panels of the storage compartments are beautifully lined with vintage Dutch-themed paper featuring Delft Blue-style illustrations of traditional windmills and sailing boats.
Smart Storage: The top tier retains its original built-in wooden dividers, perfect for sorting threads, needles, jewelry, or small collectibles.
Condition:
The sewing chest is in fine vintage condition. The mechanical cantilever system expands and closes flawlessly. The bold coral-red finish shows minor, authentic signs of light handling and edge wear consistent with its age, giving it a stunning vintage character. It is structurally solid, completely clean inside, and ready to be used.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Torck (Deinze)
Origin: Belgium
Period: 1950s / 1960s (Mid-Century)
Material: Solid wood, plywood, metal hardware
Color: Coral / Orange-Red
Status: Fine vintage condition, fully functional
A timeless, decorative piece that can be used for its original purpose or beautifully repurposed as a unique jewelry chest, craft organizer, or eye-catching accent side table
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cantilever Sewing Box on Legs by Torck – 1950s/1960s – Made in Belgium
Description
Overview:
Up for auction is a beautiful vintage wooden accordion/cantilever sewing box on legs, crafted by the iconic Belgian manufacturer Torck (Deinze, Belgium) during the 1950s or 1960s. This elegant multi-tiered box unfolds smoothly to reveal several spacious compartments, combining mid-century functionality with historic charm.
Design & Features:
Premium Brand: Features its original, intact metal "Torck" manufacturer's badge on the front panel—a hallmark highly prized by collectors of Belgian design history.
Elegant Structure: Raised on graceful, curved Queen Anne-style wooden legs and equipped with a large central wooden carrying handle for easy mobility.
Charming Interior: The bottom panels of the storage compartments are beautifully lined with vintage Dutch-themed paper featuring Delft Blue-style illustrations of traditional windmills and sailing boats.
Smart Storage: The top tier retains its original built-in wooden dividers, perfect for sorting threads, needles, jewelry, or small collectibles.
Condition:
The sewing chest is in fine vintage condition. The mechanical cantilever system expands and closes flawlessly. The bold coral-red finish shows minor, authentic signs of light handling and edge wear consistent with its age, giving it a stunning vintage character. It is structurally solid, completely clean inside, and ready to be used.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Torck (Deinze)
Origin: Belgium
Period: 1950s / 1960s (Mid-Century)
Material: Solid wood, plywood, metal hardware
Color: Coral / Orange-Red
Status: Fine vintage condition, fully functional
A timeless, decorative piece that can be used for its original purpose or beautifully repurposed as a unique jewelry chest, craft organizer, or eye-catching accent side table
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
torck
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Belgium
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
90 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
47 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Title additional information
Torck sewing box
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