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Antique 20th Century Oak Sewing Box on Stand | Octagonal Lid
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Antique 20th Century Oak Sewing Box on Stand | Octagonal Lid

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique early 20th century sewing box on stand in oak, a charming and useful piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and clean Arts & Crafts lines.

The octagonal hinged lid lifts on a brass chain stay to reveal a deep, roomy well, ideal for sewing, knitting or general storage, with a handy open shelf below.

The canted-corner case is supported on broad plank legs that run the full height, giving the piece a solid, architectural form.

The oak displays a stunning quarter-sawn grain with lovely medullary ray figure, especially to the lid, and a warm golden colour with a mellow patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable oak sewing box of compact proportions that doubles as a side table, a perfect addition to any living room, bedroom or hallway.

Product Reference : AF - 6946

Measurements : 45.5cm (18") Width x 45cm (17½") Depth x 66cm (26") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Oak Sewing Box Stand to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09718843
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Quarter-sawn oak with prominent medullary ray figuring across the top: traditional timber conversion.
Broad plank leg construction and angular outline: typical interwar Arts and Crafts styling.
Small brass butt hinges and link stay chain: original domestic cabinet fittings.
Even, mellowed colour with gentle darkening around the foot bases.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245549
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6946
Description
Antique early 20th century sewing box on stand in oak, a charming and useful piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and clean Arts & Crafts lines.
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The octagonal hinged lid lifts on a brass chain stay to reveal a deep, roomy well, ideal for sewing, knitting or general storage, with a handy open shelf below.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A medium brown oak octagonal sewing box on stand featuring a hinged lid, straight panel legs, and a lower shelf.
fig 1. Antique 20th Century Oak Sewing Box on Stand | Octagonal Lid

The canted-corner case is supported on broad plank legs that run the full height, giving the piece a solid, architectural form.

The oak displays a stunning quarter-sawn grain with lovely medullary ray figure, especially to the lid, and a warm golden colour with a mellow patina.

fig 2. A medium brown oak octagonal sewing box on stand featuring a hinged lid, straight panel legs, and a lower shelf.
fig 2. Antique 20th Century Oak Sewing Box on Stand | Octagonal Lid

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable oak sewing box of compact proportions that doubles as a side table, a perfect addition to any living room, bedroom or hallway.

Product Reference : AF - 6946

fig 3. A medium brown oak octagonal sewing box on stand featuring a hinged lid, straight panel legs, and a lower shelf.
fig 3. Antique 20th Century Oak Sewing Box on Stand | Octagonal Lid

Measurements : 45.5cm (18") Width x 45cm (17½") Depth x 66cm (26") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. A medium brown oak octagonal sewing box on stand featuring a hinged lid, straight panel legs, and a lower shelf.
fig 4. Antique 20th Century Oak Sewing Box on Stand | Octagonal Lid

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. A medium brown oak octagonal sewing box on stand featuring a hinged lid, straight panel legs, and a lower shelf.
fig 5. Antique 20th Century Oak Sewing Box on Stand | Octagonal Lid

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. A medium brown oak octagonal sewing box on stand featuring a hinged lid, straight panel legs, and a lower shelf.
fig 6. Antique 20th Century Oak Sewing Box on Stand | Octagonal Lid

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. A medium brown oak octagonal sewing box on stand featuring a hinged lid, straight panel legs, and a lower shelf.
fig 7. Antique 20th Century Oak Sewing Box on Stand | Octagonal Lid

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Oak Sewing Box Stand to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09718843
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Quarter-sawn oak with prominent medullary ray figuring across the top: traditional timber conversion.
Broad plank leg construction and angular outline: typical interwar Arts and Crafts styling.
Small brass butt hinges and link stay chain: original domestic cabinet fittings.
Even, mellowed colour with gentle darkening around the foot bases.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245549
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6946
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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Location
Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2023
Items For Sale 440
Items Sold 2,250
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A medium brown oak octagonal sewing box on stand featuring a hinged lid, straight panel legs, and a lower shelf.
Antique 20th Century Oak Sewing Box on Stand | Octagonal Lid
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A medium brown oak octagonal sewing box on stand featuring a hinged lid, straight panel legs, and a lower shelf.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSewing Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsOctagonal top, Hinged lid, Lower storage shelf, Straight panel legs
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 45.5 cm (18 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This early 20th century Arts and Crafts sewing box on stand is constructed from medium brown oak with a quarter-sawn grain, displaying an octagonal hinged lid and straight panel legs that run the full height of the canted-corner case. A lower open shelf sits between the legs beneath the deep storage well. The timber exhibits a warm golden colour with a mellow patina, complemented by vertical wooden grain patterns on the front panels and upright supports. Measuring 66 cm high, 45.5 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, this compact piece serves as a functional sewing table or side table in a living room, bedroom, hallway, or empty corner of an English country house. It provides practical storage with its top compartment and lower shelf while maintaining a solid, architectural form on four broad plank legs.

A sewing box on stand, also known as a worktable or workstand, developed as a dedicated piece of furniture designed to store needlework supplies and tools. Popularised in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these stands combined functional storage with mobility, allowing craft activities to take place in living spaces.

Twentieth-century oak worktables were constructed using solid oak timber and oak veneers, featuring traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints. Lids were secured with brass or iron butt hinges, and lower stretchers or secondary shelves were frequently added to provide structural stability.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber patination, authentic grain variation, and era-appropriate hardware such as period hinges or catches. Look for hand-finished wood surfaces, minor structural wear consistent with age, and traditional joinery rather than modern screws or artificial veneers.

An antique sewing box stand functions well as an occasional side table beside a reading chair, a compact storage solution in a hallway, or a plant stand in a living space. The enclosed lid allows for hidden storage of contemporary items such as remote controls or stationery.

Clean solid oak furniture regularly using a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood finish, avoiding place near direct heat sources or damp environments.
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