Antique French Sewing Table with Hinged Lid, Late 19th Century

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This oak sewing table dates from around 1900 and is one of the functional small pieces of furniture from the … Read more This oak sewing table dates from around 1900 and is one of the functional small pieces of furniture from the late 19th century. Its clear, boxy form on turned legs appears calmly proportioned, and the hinged lid with its interior picture panel adds a subtly decorative element.

Historical Context: Sewing tables were firmly established in bourgeois households during the 19th century, serving to store sewing supplies, threads, and needlework materials. They were usually found in living rooms or ladies' rooms and combined practical use with a representative, yet understated, design. Features: Hinged lid with interior picture panel and textile border, no mirror; interior divided into several compartments.

Design: The design follows a functional furniture typology of the late 19th century with a clear, boxy form and turned legs. Ornamental details are used sparingly and subordinate to the structural clarity. Former function: Storage and use as a sewing table for needlework. Current function: Storage furniture for jewelry, letters, personal items, or textiles. Dimensions in cm: Height 70–113 × Width 52 × Depth 45.

Material and condition: Oak. Well-preserved, age-appropriate condition with visible patina and signs of use. Professionally inspected and refurbished. See less