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What is the difference between a chest and a trunk?
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The difference between a chest and a trunk is mostly portability. Both terms describe storage furniture often crafted out of wood, but their functions are different. A chest normally goes in a bedroom, living room or other space and serves as a permanent piece of furniture in a home. On the other hand, a trunk usually features heavy-duty craftsmanship and a more portable design. Originally, trunks were used as luggage for travel. However, today, many people use them as permanent furniture, just like chests. Find a wide range of chests and trunks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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English Lift-Top Folding Front Chest of Mahogany from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English folding front chest or box of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a hinged top over a fold-down panel, with brass handles on the sides in the Campaign style, at...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
1900 Little Rustic Chest or Coffer Gothic Carved Oak & Wrought Iron, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French coffer or chest made circa 1900.
Decorated with carved flowers style.
The design of this chest is deliberately rustic. The interior is lined with fabric.
Very decorative and ...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Blanket Chest by Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco blanket, or cedar, chest made by the Lane Furniture Company, circa 1930's. The chest features a waterfall style top, cedar interior, and mechanical felt lined tray. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This antique Spanish walnut chest showcases remarkable carved workmanship typical of traditional Iberian craftsmanship.
Main characteristics:
The facade is divided into three ornate ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Gothic Revival Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique English Camphor Wood Chest with Brass Trim
Located in New York, NY
This English camphor wood chest was hand-crafted in the 19th Century. The wood has aged beautifully over the years, with an overall smooth external surface that has a warm burnt-oran...
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest with Porcelain Knobs
Located in Mckinney, TX
This English pine blanket chest is crafted to resemble a chest of drawers, offering both style and practicality. The piece features charming carved details on the exterior, a beveled...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Blanket Chests
Materials
Porcelain, Pine
