Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Decorative Paint

This Folk Art painted trunk has the form of a faux mule chest, pretending to have drawers with ceramic knobs, when, in fact, the lid opens on two very long iron strap hinges to a dee...

We love antique trunks in original red and green paint. This small blanket chest has a worn green background all over, except, as is usual, the bac...

What a beautiful and interesting trunk, in original paint, from Germany. The front of the piece is sponged in shades of red and burgundy with three arched baroque-style panels, trimm...

Dome-top trunks, even Central European ones, are not usually this decorative. But this beautiful example has lovely exposed dovetails, ebonized split balusters on the front corners, ...

What an amazing bench! In line and form it is very much like other Central European storage benches we offer, albeit a very fine example. It has straight back rails enclosing three flat panels. The legs are straight and the integral arms are only slightly scrolled and enclose another flat panel. The seat lifts to reveal a deep storage well, divided into two compartments. But the original finish is outstanding. The background is a deep oxblood on which black stripes are applied in such a pattern as to present as a stylized grain paint. Vertical here and horizontal there, laid straight or diagonally, or in arches. The five rectangular panels have the tromp l’oeil effect of being raised panels. These and the diamonds and “arrow heads” appear to be faux grain painted as a maple or some similar species. The overall effect is stunning and rare. This dealer purchased a Hungarian chest...

The rails and stiles of the back of this handsome storage bench create three frames, each with a trefoil (three leaf) stylized plant carving in the center. Similarly, one such carvin...

This painted pine blanket chest is from central Europe and has a natural wood finish on the top with two floral wreaths painted on the front. The interior has a lift top candle box. ...

This pine blanket chest is hand painted. The interior lid is painted with stylized spruce trees. The hardwood is original, including the key.

An absolutely charming antique Romanian or eastern European painted blanket chest. Original paint in shades of green, yellow, red, blue and black. Original iron hardware. Using this ...

This painted pine blanket chest has weathered red paint. The interior and drawers have shrinkage cracks and are lined with old wallpaper. The sides have the original steel handles.

19th Century European painted trunk with original painted surface. There is exposed dovetail construction. Original iron lock. Latch missing. Wonderful old patina.

An antique painted grain storage chest. Made from pine with beautiful color. Mounted to wheels for ease of movement.