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Antique Ladies Work Box, English, Flame, Sewing, Haberdashery Table, Victorian
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Antique Ladies Work Box, English, Flame, Sewing, Haberdashery Table, Victorian

19th century
Sold 25 June 2026 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique ladies work box. An English, flame mahogany sewing or haberdashery table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Beautifully figured example with delightful features and form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select flame socks present fine grain interest

Rich caramel hues grace the casework throughout

Appealing tray top with raised sides ideal for beadwork and other delicate items

Opens to a clear, bright mirror upon the lid's reverse

Charming foliate decor covering the storage tray, with four lidded compartments

Inset lock to the lid — untested, key absent

Storage drawer dressed with circular lock escutcheon — key present

Upholstered in a pleated ivy green, a wool box beneath the table top

Usefully deep at a height of 14.5cm (5.75'')

Fascinating turned legs with bracket feet and stretcher rail

This is a superb antique ladies work box, with a delightful appearance and rich colour. Compact and concise with a suite of useful compartments and suited to any fine home. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Max Depth: 35.5cm (14'')

Max Height: 66.5cm (26.25'')

Drawer Interior Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Drawer Interior Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Drawer Interior Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Sewing Table to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66.5cm (26.18")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1126096
Dealers Internal Reference
25112
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Description
This is an antique ladies work box. An English, flame mahogany sewing or haberdashery table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Beautifully figured example with delightful features and form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a hinged top, drawers, and a suspended green fabric basket supported by turned pillars.
fig 1. Antique Ladies Work Box, English, Flame, Sewing, Haberdashery Table, Victorian

Select flame socks present fine grain interest

Rich caramel hues grace the casework throughout

Appealing tray top with raised sides ideal for beadwork and other delicate items

Opens to a clear, bright mirror upon the lid's reverse

fig 2. An antique Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a hinged top, drawers, and a suspended green fabric basket supported by turned pillars.
fig 2. Antique Ladies Work Box, English, Flame, Sewing, Haberdashery Table, Victorian

Charming foliate decor covering the storage tray, with four lidded compartments

Inset lock to the lid — untested, key absent

Storage drawer dressed with circular lock escutcheon — key present

Upholstered in a pleated ivy green, a wool box beneath the table top

fig 3. An antique Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a hinged top, drawers, and a suspended green fabric basket supported by turned pillars.
fig 3. Antique Ladies Work Box, English, Flame, Sewing, Haberdashery Table, Victorian

Usefully deep at a height of 14.5cm (5.75'')

Fascinating turned legs with bracket feet and stretcher rail

This is a superb antique ladies work box, with a delightful appearance and rich colour. Compact and concise with a suite of useful compartments and suited to any fine home. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.

fig 4. An antique Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a hinged top, drawers, and a suspended green fabric basket supported by turned pillars.
fig 4. Antique Ladies Work Box, English, Flame, Sewing, Haberdashery Table, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Max Depth: 35.5cm (14'')

Max Height: 66.5cm (26.25'')

Drawer Interior Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Drawer Interior Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Drawer Interior Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Sewing Table to the Victorian era.

Height
66.5cm (26.18")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126096
Dealers Internal Ref
25112
London Fine Antiques
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An antique Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a hinged top, drawers, and a suspended green fabric basket supported by turned pillars.
Antique Ladies Work Box, English, Flame, Sewing, Haberdashery Table, Victorian
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Turned spindles, Suspended fabric bag, Scrolled feet
  • SizeH 66.5 cm (26 in) x W 52.5 cm (21 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

Victorian sewing tables, often called work tables or work boxes, gained immense popularity during the 19th century as domestic pastimes like embroidery and needlework became essential pursuits for ladies of status.

These tables were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, frequently featuring decorative flame veneer panels, hand-turned legs, and suspended fabric bags for textiles.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional shellac finishes, aged brass hardware, and construction techniques consistent with 19th-century cabinet making.

This piece functions effectively as an accent table or bedside unit in a study or living room, introducing rich wood tones and historical texture to modern schemes.

Maintain the timber by applying microcrystalline wax periodically, avoid placing the item near direct heat sources or strong sunlight, and gently vacuum any integrated fabric components with a soft brush attachment.
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