Sewing box - Wood, Brass - Sewing box as an end table

Beautiful vintage sewing box, Made in Germany, a design classic from the 1950s–60s. The box-shaped wooden case is veneered in warm teak, walnut, or oak, characteristic of post-war modernism. The frame is walnut-lacquered, slightly conical, the wooden legs (made of solid beech) are raised along the outside of the case and connected with crossbars. This contrast between light or warm veneer and the black frame was extremely popular in the 1950s in Scandinavia, Germany, France, and Belgium. The interior fittings are made of solid brass and are attached at the corners of the lids; they allow the two halves of the lids to be opened sideways. Good, ready-to-use original condition with visible signs of age and wear. In the veneer area as well as in the uniformity of color, there are minor, age-appropriate defects and slight shading. To care for the substance and highlight the wood’s natural depth, the case has been freshly antique-oiled and waxed.