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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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Vintage Cambridge University Rowing Team Ice Box Drinks Cooler Crate, 1920s
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY ROWING ICE BOX
A pine crate lined with a metal liner which would have originally been used as an ice box/ cooler to keep drinks cool for the rowing team...
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Early 20th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Paint
Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or trunk crafted from pine. The chest features a painted Georgian Manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with...
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20th Century English Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or trunk crafted from pine. The chest features a painted Georgian manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with...
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Painted Chest with Floral Decoration Early 19th Century
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Chest with Floral Decoration
Technical information:
Period: about 1800
Origin: Central Tyrol
Wood type: Spruce
Height: 47 cm 18.50 in
Width: 124 cm 48.82 in
Depth:...
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Other Blanket Chests
Materials
Fir
Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
This is an antique Stollentruhe (stile-and-panel chest) made of solid oak, originating from Southern Germany, most likely Bavaria, Upper Austria, or Tyrol, and dating to the early 17th century (circa 1600–1630). It is an early and exceptional example of the traditional stollen construction, recognizable by its tall, continuous corner stiles, heavy front panel, and strongly regional carved ornamentation.
The chest is fitted with an outstanding and completely original chest lock...
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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Steel
French 18th Century Solid Oak Carved Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, solid oak coffer from the 1700, this heavy storage trunk has a paneled construction graced by various handcarved patterns such as roses along the upper trim, and more abstr...
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
