Antique Chests And Trunks

Coat upon coat of red, black and yellow lacquer was hand-applied to this 19th-century footed trunk likely originated as a display stand and storage chest in an elaborate shrine displ...

A studwork leather fronted and oak domed travel chest or trunk, with the front decorated with birds and a basket of flowers flanked by two decorative roundels outlined in brass studs...

19th century traveling silver chest by Smith and Nicholson A super quality sliver chest or strong box, the chest is made by Smith of Smith and Nicholson, the chest was intended f...

An imposing 17th century mahogany Portuguese colonial trunk / chest, of grand proportions, decorated with pierced brass panels. Probably Brazil, circa 1670. This rare chest...

Italy / 16th century / Venetian chest or Cassone / oak, polychroom / antique / renaissance A large carved and gilt painted Venetian marriage chest made in oak in the 16th century i...

Large shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries and decorated with traditional geometric symbols. Originating...

Large shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries and decorated with traditional geometric symbols. Originating...

This hand painted box is representative of a technique typical of the Olinalá region, in the state of Guerrero in the South of Mexico. Guerrero is the most important lacquer produc...

This large domed 18th Century Baroque Chest is made with solid oak and mounted with decorative iron strapwork and handles.

Big shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions from around 1850. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical ...

19th Century Woven Wicker Vintage Travel Chest A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk is covered made in woven cane, which has wonderful age darkened patina The tru...

Very fine early 18th century leather travel chest or trunk in beautiful brass and iron studded Spanish leather, having elaborate geometric floral design, the slightly domed top with ...

High-quality camphorwood chest. The top and all sides are made from a single piece of mirror-cut camphorwood with a beautiful grain pattern. Original brass fittings and carrying hand...

This antique Indian chest, dating to the 19th century, captures the charm of regional craftsmanship with its richly painted façade and architectural detailing. Resting on short brack...

Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional geometric symbols. Reduce...

Antique shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. Reduced to a natural finish. Raw, authentic. Originating f...

Lovely antique trunks or blanket chests with brass hardware and handles all intact..... a wonderful nautical moment..... sold separately or together but price individually ($2800/eac...

Personal writing/document campaign style chest or sailor's ditty box in pine with carry handles, lock and keys. It features dovetailed joinery having an interior fitted with a remov...

Adirondack twig-work lidded and handled box with original fabric inside. Exceptional patina and condition. Great for a lodge or cabin. Period: Last Quarter 19th century Origin: No...

18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and sides. Wrought iron fittings, decorations and side handles.  

This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finis...

18Thc Original blue painted blanket chest from Pennsylvania with dovetailed construction through out. The brass key plate is original as well.Wonderful aged patina.

19th C. English Oak Wood and Steel Banded Safe Storage Cabinet Chest Trunk. Circa Mid 19th Century. Measurements: 27" H x 37" W x 24" D.

Rare, excellently maintained 19th Century Joseun Dynasty era storage trunk. Large storage compartment with a lockable wood top. Wood stained a dark warm-brown, and carefully maintain...

American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved molded edge, exposed dovetails, wooden knobs, silver escutcheon, original keys, and res...

A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels, three drawers and scalloped skirt. Crafted during the early 20th century, this late Qi...

A rare pair of Regency English-made Campaign trunks in black morocco leather with steel edges and brass studs. Bearing the label: H. Herbert, 187 Strand and stating that the company ...

A rustic wooden trunk or chest made in Morocco perhaps at the turn of the twentieth century with carved feet, expsed nail heads and an iron latch.

Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical geometric symbols...

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest Featuring an antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest with iron hardware. Stunning piece of furniture that dates back to the early 1900s. Histor...

Antique chest carved on three sides mounted on four round feet, gilded bronze clasp. The photos and video accurately describe the good condition of the piece, some signs of wear cons...

Antique English Mahogany Chest/Ottoman with Brass Fittings This is an antique English octagonal chest, crafted from mahogany and adorned with brass fittings. Style: George III Peri...

Large 48 inches one of a kind antique carved wood chest / trunk / cedar chest. Features intricate hand carved details and a unique style and character. Solid carved wood frame and wi...

This 19th-century English mahogany tabletop campaign chest exudes a refined elegance with its rich warm hue and sophisticated brass hardware. It features two cabinet doors with beaut...

Late 19th century cylindrical storage chest, made out of the trunk of a tree. Wood sides smoothed and stained a dark brown. Lid opens at the top with brass hardware. Originally used ...

19th c paint decorated Pennsylvania blanket chest (Lancaster County) The blanket chest is dovetailed case and has original bracket feet. Original button box interior and paint, chest...

A beautifully aged 19th century Chinese elm storage trunk, rich in character and showcasing the honest simplicity of traditional Chinese provincial furniture. Handcrafted from solid ...

18th Century book chest in red lacquer. The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment. Front with a pair of doors with fillings made of natural wicker. In between ...

A magnificently decorated mid-19th century Swedish hand crafted and painted pine wedding dowry chest, dated 1855. This large and impressive chest features high quality craftsmans...

Painted pine blanket chest featuring a hand-painted church facade framed by floral urns and geometric borders, circa 1900. Bold colors and stepped border evoke Romanian village do...

Antique American Primitive Brown Wooden Blanket Chest Trunk. Details: Cast iron hardware, solid wood construction, distressed finish, no key, but unlocked, very nice antique item, gr...

Antique Peruvian wooden chest or coffer lined with leather, richly decorated with carvings and polychrome vegetal and ornamental motifs. The piece features an elegant curved lid and ...

This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finis...

Campaign-era trunks and coffers were the travel items of British military officers who bought and commissioned them for their campaigns abroad to India and Ceylon (The Raj); indeed, ...

ABOUT An antique distressed metal chest with cast iron handles and wooden straps. Original metal label inside. CREATOR W.C. Kerch, Cleveland. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-194...

Chinese antique handcarved wood trunk or chest with great reddish patina and brass hardware. Great condition.

Magnificent antique camphor wood chest with brass fittings, dating from the late 19th century, in very fine condition. This type of chest was traditionally used for transporting pre...

Original early 1900s French steamer trunk wardrobe chest. In all original good condition with original interior fitting, compartments, hangers and hardware. The interior and drawer c...

The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan imitation leather material. There are three brass latches, one large one in front and...

Carved wooden chest, likely originating from Spain or Southern France, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. This piece features a strong architectural presence, with a re...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, large circa 1875 hand painted Hungarian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased a very large collection ...

A late 19th century arched top camphor wood British military campaign chest, with original brass hardware. Solid, in near excellent condition, ready for daily use. Built of durable m...

A wonderful folk art hand painted antique trunk or chest in a yellow gold having charming male and female Dutch peasants adorning the top. Great size for a small coffee table with st...

This is an antique master shipwright's chest. An English, ebonized mahogany tool trunk with ornate interior, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful craftsman's piec...

This is an antique craftsman's trunk. An English, pine carpentry or maritime tool chest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Generously sized trunk with considerably...

17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box A Very Rare piece, this Oak Coffer was made in the 16th Century in 3” thick Oak, lined inside and strengthened thro...

Come aboard a sailing ship and be enchanted by this antique chest. According to the inscription, this lovely chest came from the sailing ship Neptune and was used as a games chest fo...