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A beautifully preserved mid-century wooden folding sewing box with geometric marquetry inlay on the lid and a classic expandable construction. 
This type of box was commonly used in the 1960s–1970s in Eastern and Northern Europe for storing sewing accessories, jewelry, or small tools — and today it serves equally well as a decorative storage piece or retro desk organizer.

Type: Folding sewing or craft box
Estimated period: 1960s–1970s
Origin: Central or Eastern Europe
Material: Solid and veneered wood (likely mahogany, birch, and others), brass hardware
Finish: Warm lacquered tone with decorative inlaid lid (chevron pattern)
Construction:– Double-hinged top lids– Accordion-style expandable mechanism– Three internal compartments
Dimensions (approx.):Height: ~17 cm

Europe -   - 1960-1970

Vintage Wooden Folding Sewing Box – Marquetry Lid & Brass Hardware – 1960s–1970s - Sewing box - Wood

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