Antique Arlington Wooden Sewing Machine Cover – Roll-Top Style Cabinet Top

Description :
This antique wooden cabinet top is a sewing machine cover, designed to enclose and protect a tabletop sewing machine when not in use. The piece features a sloped roll-top style lid and paneled front with “ARLINGTON” stenciled across the center. Constructed from solid wood with molded trim detailing, it was originally part of a treadle or early electric sewing machine cabinet system. The interior is hollow, allowing it to fit over a mounted machine, and the front panel lifts upward to provide access. Surface wear, scratches, and finish loss are present throughout, consistent with age and long-term use. The patina and visible wear contribute to its authentic character. This piece can be reused as a decorative storage cabinet, display box, or repurposed creatively for retail or home décor.

Era
Early 20th Century

Style
Traditional / Utility / Early Industrial Domestic

Technique
Solid wood construction with molded trim and sliding/hinged front access panel

Tools Used
Table saw, molding planes, joinery tools, early cabinet-making equipment

History
Sewing machine cabinet covers were used to conceal and protect machines, allowing them to blend into parlor or dining room furniture when not in operation.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Arlington (brand name stenciled on front; exact manufacturer unknown).

Measurements
19" W x 10 ½" H x 10" D

Suggested Weight
Approx. 12–15 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
24" x 16" x 14"

Item Number : P16133

Category : Misc

Brand : Arlington