Search 0
13,047  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 73 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
73 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Items per page
ID #SA813231
FOR SALE
£1,950
Email Buy
Save
Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920
London Fine Antiques
for sale €2,282     $2,477
£1,950
London Fine Antiques

London Fine Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2010
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide
Id #SA813231
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique sewing machine cabinet. An English, walnut machinist's console, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Truly captivating machine cabinet with Art Deco taste and fine craftsmanship

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Striking walnut stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Finished to a high standard, the cabinet ideal for central room placement

Stout lid with delightful Art Deco back stand opens to reveal a Jones sewing machine

Finished in a deep black enamel, the machine rises upon a fully automated mechanism

Storage beneath the machine is accessed by tilting the base backwards

Fascinating machine mechanism rotates by way of the large foot pedal

Decorated cabinet doors conceal the lower mechanism and pedal

Inset compartments house a boxed set of accessories and a later oil can

The machine decorated with attractive foliate motif bearing the company name and Royal Warrant

Bearing the serial number 329748, dating to circa 1923

This is an extraordinary antique sewing cabinet, perfectly housed within a cabinet of the highest order and offering little clue to its purpose. Once opened, the sewing machine presents beautifully and ready to enthral. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 63cm (24.75'')

Max Depth: 50.5cm (20'')

Max Height: 87.5cm (34.5'')

Working Width: 126cm (49.5'')

Working Depth: 75cm (29.5'')

Working Height: 73cm (28.75'')

Height Inc. Machine 96cm (37.75")

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7558

Physical Dimensions
Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Sewing Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA813231
Dealers Internal Reference
18.7558
Dealers Notes

What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviews

Description
This is an antique sewing machine cabinet. An English, walnut machinist's console, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Truly captivating machine cabinet with Art Deco taste and fine craftsmanship

fig 1. An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine.
fig 1. Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Striking walnut stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Finished to a high standard, the cabinet ideal for central room placement

Stout lid with delightful Art Deco back stand opens to reveal a Jones sewing machine

fig 2. An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine.
fig 2. Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920

Finished in a deep black enamel, the machine rises upon a fully automated mechanism

Storage beneath the machine is accessed by tilting the base backwards

Fascinating machine mechanism rotates by way of the large foot pedal

fig 3. An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine.
fig 3. Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920

Decorated cabinet doors conceal the lower mechanism and pedal

Inset compartments house a boxed set of accessories and a later oil can

The machine decorated with attractive foliate motif bearing the company name and Royal Warrant

fig 4. An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine.
fig 4. Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920

Bearing the serial number 329748, dating to circa 1923

“
This is an extraordinary antique sewing cabinet, perfectly housed within a cabinet of the highest order and offering little clue to its purpose.
London Fine Antiques

Once opened, the sewing machine presents beautifully and ready to enthral. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home or institution.

fig 5. An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine.
fig 5. Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920

Dimensions:

Max Width: 63cm (24.75'')

Max Depth: 50.5cm (20'')

Max Height: 87.5cm (34.5'')

Working Width: 126cm (49.5'')

Working Depth: 75cm (29.5'')

Working Height: 73cm (28.75'')

Height Inc. Machine 96cm (37.75")

fig 6. An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine.
fig 6. Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7558

Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Sewing Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA813231
Dealers Internal Ref
18.7558
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the London Fine Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine.
1 / 12
Archive I An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine.

Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920

Archive II An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine. View II
Archive III An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine. View III
Archive IV An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine. View IV
Archive V An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine. View V
Archive VI An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine. View VI
Archive VII An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine. View VII
Archive VIII An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine. View VIII
Archive IX An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine. View IX
Archive X An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine. View X
Archive XI An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine. View XI
Archive XII An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine. View XII
Enlarged Archival View
London Fine Antiques

London Fine Antiques
Telephone 0207 1833511
Location
The Antique Village
Hele
Exeter
Devon
EX5 4PW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/londonfineantiques
Verified Since Oct 2010
Items For Sale 949
Items Sold 5,617
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: The Antique Village, Hele, Exeter, Devon , EX5 4PW, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/londonfineantiques
Verified
Oct 2010
For Sale
949
Sold
5,617
An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine.
Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920
Ref: SA813231
An open 1920s English walnut sewing machine cabinet with a fold-out top leaf, panelled doors, and an internal cast iron treadle mechanism supporting a black Jones sewing machine.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Mechanical sewing machine cabinets emerged in the mid-19th century and remained popular through the 1920s. They were engineered to house cast iron treadle systems within finished wooden furniture, allowing home tailors to conceal mechanical equipment when not in active use.

Cabinets from this era were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, combined with cast iron internal treadle wheels, foot pedals, steel drive rods, and brass door hinges.

Authentic pieces feature cast iron treadle pedals inside the lower cavity, makers stencilling on the machine head, patent stamps on the mechanical components, and period-appropriate cabinet joinery with fold-out support leaves.

These cabinets serve as distinctive hallway console tables, sideboards, or plant display stands. Closing the top leaves creates a flat surface suitable for decorative display while keeping the interior mechanism protected.

Dust the timber regular with a soft cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish periodically to maintain the grain finish. Cast iron components require occasional light machine oil to prevent rust and preserve mechanical movement.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories