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Victorian Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Sewing Box
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Victorian Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Sewing Box

19th century
Sold 6 October 2025 · The Old Cinema
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A Victorian sewing box on stand, with finely executed Tunbridge ware marquetry in geometric patterning. The hinged lid opens to reveal a fitted interior lined in red fabric with multiple lift-out compartments, while a pleated silkwork basket is suspended beneath the drawer. Raised on a turned support and four splayed legs with brass claw castors. This decorative piece combines practical storage with intricate inlay craftsmanship and would suit use as an occasional table or accent piece in a bedroom or study. British, circa 1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Sewing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148153
Dealers Internal Reference
46980
Description
A Victorian sewing box on stand, with finely executed Tunbridge ware marquetry in geometric patterning.
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The hinged lid opens to reveal a fitted interior lined in red fabric with multiple lift-out compartments, while a pleated silkwork basket is suspended beneath the drawer.
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Raised on a turned support and four splayed legs with brass claw castors. This decorative piece combines practical storage with intricate inlay craftsmanship and would suit use as an occasional table or accent piece in a bedroom or study. British, circa 1860.

Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Sewing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148153
Dealers Internal Ref
46980
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A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Sewing Box

Archive II A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors. View IX
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A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors.
Victorian Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Sewing Box
Ref: SA1148153
A Victorian mahogany sewing table featuring a marquetry frieze, a pleated yellow silk catch bag, a turned pillar, and a tripod base with brass claw castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Silk, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Turned pillar, Pleated silk well, Brass claw castors
  • SizeH 79.5 cm (31 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 39.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

A Victorian sewing table, often called a work table, is a specialised piece of furniture designed for needlework, featuring compartments for tools and a suspended fabric bag for materials.

These tables are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, frequently accented with marquetry, Tunbridge ware inlay, and silk fabric.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, period-specific wood species, traditional hand-turned columns, and genuine patination on the brass castors and hardware.

It functions effectively as an occasional accent table in a living room or study, providing surface space while introducing historical texture and intricate woodwork.

Preserve the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically, avoid direct sunlight to protect both the timber and interior textiles, and maintain stable indoor humidity.
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