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What is a sea chest?

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What is a sea chest?
A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Welsh sailor's sea chest with canted sides. Painted red chest has black canvas top embossed with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest This a good and interesting piece, the box has been
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Rustic Blanket Chests

19th C. Paint Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine sea chest in original finish. Exterior of lid decorated with incised and painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine, Paint

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest. Made in Britain, probably England
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Two-Toned Wrought Iron and Wood Sea Chest on Metal Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two-toned wrought iron and wood sea chest from the 18th century mounted on custom metal
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Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Danish Teak and Brass Sea Chest, Circa 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handsome sea chest is an iconic storage piece, bringing the style of life on the sea into your
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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