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Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest
Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

$2,800Sale Price|37% Off

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

Located in Ferndale, MI

Iron strong box treasure chest, nicely crafted case and mechanism. Original key included . Possibly

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron, Iron

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer treasure chest from the 19th century with gilded

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Brass

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi
16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

Located in Skien, NO

-quality treasure chest features original iron fittings with a delicate rococo-style pattern, a sturdy

Category

17th Century Norwegian Baroque Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Iron, Brass

Small Victorian Pine Stationary Box or Treasure Chest
Small Victorian Pine Stationary Box or Treasure Chest

Small Victorian Pine Stationary Box or Treasure Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Small Victorian pine stationary box or treasure chest This good quality box has a cleated top

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Pine

Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850
Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850

Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Glass, Elm

Antique European Painted Large Wooden Dome Top Sea Trunk Treasure Chest
Antique European Painted Large Wooden Dome Top Sea Trunk Treasure Chest

Antique European Painted Large Wooden Dome Top Sea Trunk Treasure Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique European Painted Large Wooden Dome Top Sea Trunk Treasure Chest (Locked, no key). Item

Category

18th Century Unknown Other Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

Indian Folk Art Painted Treasure Chest  This is a pretty piece
Indian Folk Art Painted Treasure Chest  This is a pretty piece

Indian Folk Art Painted Treasure Chest This is a pretty piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Indian Folk Art Painted Treasure Chest This is a pretty piece, the chest is painted in the

Category

1920s Anglo-Indian Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Pine

17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box
17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box

17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box A Very Rare piece, this Oak

Category

17th Century Elizabethan Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Pendant Charm Treasure Chest solid 18K Gold / 4.4 gr
Antique Pendant Charm Treasure Chest solid 18K Gold / 4.4 gr

Antique Pendant Charm Treasure Chest solid 18K Gold / 4.4 gr

Located in SE

Shiny hand-made Treasure Chest pendant or bracelet charm in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Lock with

Category

1920s European Art Deco Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest

Located in Münster, DE

cm - Depth: 67.5 cm A treasure chest for the bride Before furniture was manufactured industrially

Category

Early 1800s German Biedermeier Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak

A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi
A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi

A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi

Located in Skien, NO

1892 Rustic Antique Treasure Chest / Trunk This 1892 treasure chest is crafted from pinewood with

Category

19th Century Norwegian Rustic Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk
Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk

Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent antique Indonesian Maduran smaller merchants chest or treasure trunk composed of hand

Category

19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Large Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1857
Large Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1857

Large Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1857

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

Large Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1857

Located in New York, NY

Large and decorative dome top trunk, treasure chest, dated 1857. Made of solid wood with hand

Category

1850s Scandinavian Campaign Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Tin

Unique Free-standing Ammonite Fossil
Unique Free-standing Ammonite Fossil

Unique Free-standing Ammonite Fossil

Located in Nijlen, BE

treasure chest. We ship securely worldwide; shipping for this item is included.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Primitive Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Stone

Vintage Boho 19th Century Hand Painted Chest of Drawers
Vintage Boho 19th Century Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

Vintage Boho 19th Century Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

extraordinary hand-painted chest the newest treasure in your collection.

Category

19th Century American Rustic Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Russian Shirvan Rug in Red, Black, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Antique Russian Shirvan Rug in Red, Black, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Antique Russian Shirvan Rug in Red, Black, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

condition, a tasteful choice for a collector’s treasure chest. Near gallery size in its versatile, vast

Category

1920s Turkish Tribal Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Wool

17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles
17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles

17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles

Located in Firenze, IT

furniture is a true collector's treasure. The chest's most striking feature is its incredible lateral

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Rough geode purple amethyst white quartz Decorative object table top sculpture
Rough geode purple amethyst white quartz Decorative object table top sculpture

Rough geode purple amethyst white quartz Decorative object table top sculpture

Located in London, GB

Like a treasure chest, this striking geode section shows the incredible contrast between the rough

Category

15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

chest. Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic

Category

19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet

Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Somis, CA

This rare, magnificent, fully carved, gilded cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. hand-painted

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique South Asian Round Copper Bronze Box with Lid from India 19th C.
Antique South Asian Round Copper Bronze Box with Lid from India 19th C.

Antique South Asian Round Copper Bronze Box with Lid from India 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chapatis or rotis made of wheat flour bread. Could be used as a tea caddy or treasure chest. Tinned copper

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century
Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century

Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

bread. Could be used as a tea caddy or treasure chest. Tinned copper lidded box with brass handle

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Metal, Copper

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New Orleans, LA

chest are so treasured by collectors. Circa 1770 32 3/4" high x 42 3/4" wide x 24 1/4" deep

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mounted Pine Cellarette Wine Cabinet
19th Century English Mounted Pine Cellarette Wine Cabinet

19th Century English Mounted Pine Cellarette Wine Cabinet

Located in Lomita, CA

wine cabinet features a domed, hinged lid evocative of a treasure chest, opening to reveal fitted

Category

1880s English Regency Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Pine, Alligator

1950s Florenza Victorian Revival Mesh Bracelet with Faux Turquoise
1950s Florenza Victorian Revival Mesh Bracelet with Faux Turquoise

1950s Florenza Victorian Revival Mesh Bracelet with Faux Turquoise

Located in Milford, DE

treasure chest. The bracelet is constructed with a flexible gold-tone mesh band and is framed by two

Category

Mid-19th Century American Retro Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Crystal, Gold-filled, Enamel

Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets
Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets

Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets

Located in Milano, IT

into an enchanting treasure chest of secrets and beauty, an invitation to discover and rediscover the

Category

1810s Italian Empire Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk

Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

chest is both a feast for your senses as well as the ideal place to store your most treasured items

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Wooden Chest
19th Century French Wooden Chest

19th Century French Wooden Chest

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French Wooden Chest is a treasure trove of antiquity, offering a storied piece to

Category

19th Century French Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Wood

Rare Korean Pakch'on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Rare Korean Pakch'on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Rare Korean Pakch'on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Korean Chests Treasures of the Yi Dynasty" by Wickman. Another similar Pakchon Bandaji is held in the

Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Metal

Rare Korean Pakch'on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Rare Korean Pakch'on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Rare Korean Pakch'on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chests Treasures of the Yi Dynasty" by Wickman. Another similar Pakchon Bandaji is held in the collection

Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Metal

Rare Korean Pakch'on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Rare Korean Pakch'on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Rare Korean Pakch'on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chests Treasures of the Yi Dynasty" by Wickman. Another similar Pakchon Bandaji is held in the collection

Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Pyongan Do Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Pyongan Do Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Pyongan Do Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

), the chest is distinctive with the finely pierced ironwork hardware with lace-like design that covers a

Category

Mid-19th Century Korean Other Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Korean Pakch'on Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Pakch'on Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Pakch'on Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pai. Another nearly identical Bandaji is illustrated on page 75 of "Korean Chests Treasures of the Yi

Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

chest. Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic

Category

19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Rosewood Treasure Chest
Antique Rosewood Treasure Chest

Antique Rosewood Treasure Chest

Located in Hook, GB

Antique rosewood treasure chest A fine quality mid 19th rosewood casket with brass and cut steel

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Brass, Steel

Untitled - The rich Dutchman sitting on his treasure chest.

Untitled - The rich Dutchman sitting on his treasure chest.

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Rare etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. The rich Dutchman sitting on his treasure

Category

1780s Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Engraving, Etching

18th Century Treasure Chest, Northern China
18th Century Treasure Chest, Northern China

18th Century Treasure Chest, Northern China

Located in SOMIS, CA

This beautiful chest features 18 painted panels. Each of the panel depicts an auspicious symbol

Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique Kang Treasure Chest with Mirrors
Chinese Antique Kang Treasure Chest with Mirrors

Chinese Antique Kang Treasure Chest with Mirrors

Located in SOMIS, CA

fixture. Lit from under, Kang is a place where people spent most of their frigid winter. The "Kang Chest

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Salt Cedar Chest, Hand Carved Painted Spanish Red Cross Galleon Ships
Antique Salt Cedar Chest, Hand Carved Painted Spanish Red Cross Galleon Ships

Antique Salt Cedar Chest, Hand Carved Painted Spanish Red Cross Galleon Ships

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

maritime treasure chest likely came originally from Spain or Portugal, as the ships sails display the Red

Category

Early 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Treasure Chest

Materials

Brass

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Antique Treasure Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique treasure chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique treasure chest — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique treasure chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique treasure chest, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique treasure chest over the years, but those crafted by Alexander Katsch, Au Touriste, Paris and Rajhastani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Treasure Chest?

Prices for an antique treasure chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $347 and can go as high as $27,215, while the average can fetch as much as $1,275.
Questions About Antique Treasure Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.