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Bleached Oak Trunk

1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak trunk from Belgium, produced circa 1820. Richly decorated, this arresting country
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Country Blanket Chests

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Metal

1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Trunk
1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Trunk
H 28.5 in W 61.2 in D 22.4 in
1780s German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Unearth the medieval elegance of this 1780s German Bleached Oak Trunk, a captivating testament to
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Antique Late 18th Century German Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

1780s German Bleached Oak Trunk
1780s German Bleached Oak Trunk
H 26.4 in W 63.8 in D 22.8 in
1750s French Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Transport your space to the 1750s with the French Bleached Oak Trunk, a captivating piece that
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

1750s French Bleached Oak Trunk
1750s French Bleached Oak Trunk
H 26.4 in W 58.7 in D 19.3 in
1800s Century German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
-century Germany with this Bleached Oak Trunk. The oak wood has been delicately treated through a
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Antique 19th Century German Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

1800s Century German Bleached Oak Trunk
1800s Century German Bleached Oak Trunk
H 29.5 in W 54.1 in D 22.2 in
1800s German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Ample and solid, this unique trunk was built out of oak in Germany circa 1800. The facade boasts
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Antique 19th Century German Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Oak

1800s German Bleached Oak Trunk
1800s German Bleached Oak Trunk
H 31.89 in W 61.81 in D 24.8 in
19th Century French Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A beautiful bleached oak chest, from circa 19th Century France. Refined in its old age, this
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Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Trunk
19th Century French Bleached Oak Trunk
H 26.2 in W 49.4 in D 23.2 in
Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Bleached Chest blanket France, 1940s, Gothic inspiration.
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Vintage 1940s Gothic Blanket Chests

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Oak

18th Century German Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
oak, strengthened by forged iron hinges and chains, this commanding vintage depository was made to
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Antique Late 18th Century German Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Oak Trunk
18th Century German Oak Trunk
H 28 in W 57.9 in D 22.2 in
Antique German Wooden Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A provincial wooden trunk from 1800s Germany. The charming case is decorated with carved spiral
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Antique Late 18th Century German Country Blanket Chests

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Iron

Antique German Wooden Trunk
Antique German Wooden Trunk
H 28.9 in W 64.2 in D 21.3 in
Antique Bleached Oak Louis XVI Style Demoiselle Clock Case, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
comprised of a stout rectilinear plinth with a cavetto cornice. Our beautiful, bleached oak demoiselle
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Oak

Pair of Custom 'Tree Trunk' Barstools by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of custom carved and bleached pine 'Tree Trunk' counter stools with rush seats designed by
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Vintage 1980s Stools

Materials

Pine

French 17th Century Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century desk, Louis XIV period. It was originally a trunk which has been transformed
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French 17th Century Desk
French 17th Century Desk
H 31.5 in W 70 in D 24 in

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H 84.6 in W 56.9 in D 21.9 in
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Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...
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Located in High Point, NC
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A bleached oak trunk from Germany, produced circa 1780. An antique trunk of pale wood standing two
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Located in High Point, NC
A German bleached oak trunk crafted in the 1780s. This trunk is unabashed in both its ruggedness
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Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak trunk from France, produced circa 1760. A gorgeous antique trunk in pale oak: a big
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Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak trunk was made in Germany, circa 1720. The scalloped apron and heart-shaped lock
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An oak trunk, made in France circa 1800. Dovetail joints give an appealing variation to the corners
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1860s French Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
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1860s French Bleached Oak Trunk
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1800s French Bleached Oak Trunk
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An exceptional oak trunk made in 1800s France. Detailed hand-carved patterning ripples across the
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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1800s French Bleached Oak Trunk
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Early 18th century bleached oak coffer with a paneled lid. 1720 Dimensions: 53 inches (135 cms
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Located in High Point, NC
An oak trunk from France circa 1820. A sturdy construction from figured French oak is highlighted
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1820s Bleached Oak French Trunk
1820s Bleached Oak French Trunk
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Located in Birmingham, AL
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Located in High Point, NC
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Located in High Point, NC
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Located in High Point, NC
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Located in High Point, NC
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Located in High Point, NC
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19th Century German Wooden Trunk
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19th Century German Wooden Trunk
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Located in High Point, NC
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Oak

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Early 19th Century Two-Door Oak Chest
H 34.6 in W 72.8 in D 24.8 in
1900s French Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
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1900s French Bleached Oak Trunk
1900s French Bleached Oak Trunk
H 28.5 in W 55.3 in D 23.6 in
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Located in High Point, NC
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18th Century French Oak Trunk
18th Century French Oak Trunk
H 24.8 in W 60.2 in D 22.2 in
18th Century French Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
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Located in High Point, NC
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19th Century French Oak Trunk
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Bleached Oak Horloge De Parquet Clock Case from Liege, Belgium, circa 1870
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Bleached Oak Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bleached oak trunk for your home. Frequently made of oak, wood and metal, every bleached oak trunk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bleached oak trunk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Bleached Oak Trunk?

Prices for a bleached oak trunk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,959 and can go as high as $4,995, while the average can fetch as much as $4,995.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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