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Seamans Chest

19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century sailor's chest in richly patinated teak, the top opening to reveal a candle till
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Antique 1830s English Campaign Blanket Chests

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Teak

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 17.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art “Hindeloopen” Painted Tilt Top Table
Located in Casteren, NL
example, seaman's chests. Inspiration for this was probably gained during trade trips to Eastern European
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

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19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Seaman's Bethel or home for sailors retired from the sea. The chest remains in excellent condition, solid
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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Located in Woodbury, CT
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19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
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Located in Woodbury, CT
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Located in Woodbury, CT
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Summerland, CA
Seaman's Chest Wooden chest with painted whaler's scene on top. Initials painted on
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Seaman's Chest
Seaman's Chest
H 14 in W 37 in D 15 in
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
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Antique Coffer / Seaman's Chest
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Located in Millwood, VA
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Seaman's Chest
Seaman's Chest
H 17 in W 35 in D 17 in
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Located in East Sussex, GB
Early 20th century mahogany seaman’s chest. Stencilled on the top and front J. B. A. NIMROD 1907
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Early 20th Century Mahogany Seaman’s Chest
H 19.69 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
An interesting and decorative seamans chest
Located in Sundridge, GB
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Seamans Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the seamans chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A seamans chest — often made from wood, metal and pine — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a seamans chest — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each seamans chest bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Seamans Chest?

A seamans chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,925, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $4,900.