Sewing Box Inlaid With Polychrome Straw, 19th Century
Polychrome Straw-Inlaid Sewing Box, 19th Century
An exquisite French sewing box from the second half of the 19th century, a fine example of the art of straw inlay, a decorative technique that requires extraordinary precision and masterful craftsmanship.
The surface of the lid is embellished with a delicate floral composition featuring a central vase, created using extremely thin strips of natural and dyed straw, skillfully arranged to produce an elegant, luminous polychrome effect.
The rectangular box conceals a practical pull-out drawer, lined internally with decorative multicolored striped paper, originally intended to hold sewing accessories. The sides feature a refined geometric inlay pattern that harmoniously completes the ensemble.
An object of great charm and rare sophistication, it embodies the 19th-century bourgeois taste for the decorative arts and refined women’s work items.
Today, it serves as a precious piece of furniture, ideal for collectors of inlaid straw objects, vintage curiosities, and the applied arts.
The natural signs of aging and slight surface wear attest to the piece’s authenticity, without compromising its elegance or historical value.
A piece of considerable collector’s interest, successfully combining function, decorative art, and historical significance.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 13 x 7.3 cm – height 5 cm
An exquisite French sewing box from the second half of the 19th century, a fine example of the art of straw inlay, a decorative technique that requires extraordinary precision and masterful craftsmanship.
The surface of the lid is embellished with a delicate floral composition featuring a central vase, created using extremely thin strips of natural and dyed straw, skillfully arranged to produce an elegant, luminous polychrome effect.
The rectangular box conceals a practical pull-out drawer, lined internally with decorative multicolored striped paper, originally intended to hold sewing accessories. The sides feature a refined geometric inlay pattern that harmoniously completes the ensemble.
An object of great charm and rare sophistication, it embodies the 19th-century bourgeois taste for the decorative arts and refined women’s work items.
Today, it serves as a precious piece of furniture, ideal for collectors of inlaid straw objects, vintage curiosities, and the applied arts.
The natural signs of aging and slight surface wear attest to the piece’s authenticity, without compromising its elegance or historical value.
A piece of considerable collector’s interest, successfully combining function, decorative art, and historical significance.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 13 x 7.3 cm – height 5 cm
180 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Condition of use
Length: cm. 13
Width: cm. 7,3
Height: cm. 5
Reference (ID): 1804890
Availability: In stock
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