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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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French Galbee Chest With Remains of original paint, circa 1740
Located in Nijlen, BE
An 18th-century French galbee chest with a pleasant, undulating front.
Original piece, which is still rare.
With remains of its original paint. Nicely carved panels and sides.
The w...
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Antique 1740s French Rococo Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique 19thC Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work & copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1890.
A fine quality antique Zanzibar dowry chest, the hinge lidded chest is profu...
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Antique 1890s Zanzibari Islamic Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
19th C. English Painted Pine Chest with Georgian Manor Façade
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A charming 19th century English country folk art painted pine storage trunk or blanket chest, hand-decorated with a weathered architectural façade resembling a grand three-story Geor...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Solid Oak Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French trunk, made from solid oak in the 1800s, features chamfered exterior panels carved with care. The simplicity of design and minimal decoration allows the beauty of the ma...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Giuseppe Rivadossi Sculptural Carved Trunk or Bench in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, trunk / side bench / side table, oak, Italy, 1970s
Crafted in solid oak during the 1970s, this versatile trunk by Giuseppe Rivadossi exemp...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
English Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Long before Samsonite, the few who had the means to travel used wooden trunks to transport their belongings from place to place and although we call them blanket chests , they carri...
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Antique 1880s English Country Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
