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Red Fujian Chest
Red Fujian Chest

Red Fujian Chest

Sold|$1,750

Red Fujian Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique chest from the Fujian province in southern China. The top lifts up for storage.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

English Tool Chest
English Tool Chest

English Tool Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

This charming faux grain painted tool chest retains the original mahogany muti-compartment fitted

Category

19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks

Large Wooden Chest
Large Wooden Chest

Large Wooden Chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

Heart pine chest on legs with iron hardware: two iron bands with latches encircle the chest, iron

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Shanxi Elm Chest
Shanxi Elm Chest

Shanxi Elm Chest

Sold|$1,550

Shanxi Elm Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elm side chest with three drawers and two doors. From Shanxi province in China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Green Dowry Chest
Green Dowry Chest

Green Dowry Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Handsome old teakwood Indian dowry chest on wheels reconstructed from a 19th century camel cart

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks

Painted Side Chest
Painted Side Chest

Painted Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Red painted chinese side chest.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Located in Salisbury, GB

Camphorwood Campaign chest Late 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Red Side Chest
Red Side Chest

Red Side Chest

Sold|$2,650

Red Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Chinese red lacquered side chest.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Elmwood Coin Chest
Elmwood Coin Chest

Elmwood Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Elmwood low coin chest with iron fittings

Category

19th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Elm

Original Painted Chest
Original Painted Chest

Original Painted Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White original painted pine chest on legs.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Low Coin Chest
Low Coin Chest

Low Coin Chest

Sold|$1,250

Low Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Low elmwood coin chest w/ original iron fittings

Category

19th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Elm

Elm Burl Chest
Elm Burl Chest

Elm Burl Chest

Sold|$2,250

Elm Burl Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique elm burl chest from the Shanxi province in China.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Elm

Swedish Marriage Chest
Swedish Marriage Chest

Swedish Marriage Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Light blue original painted swedish marriage or blanket chest. All original.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Highly Decorative Chest
Highly Decorative Chest

Highly Decorative Chest

Located in New York, NY

Impressively sized early 19th C baú (box chest) with decorative Jacarandá (Brazilian Rosewood

Category

19th Century Brazilian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Oversize Chest / Trunk
Oversize Chest / Trunk

Oversize Chest / Trunk

Located in Culver City, CA

This 19th century six board chest has "C de C Hughes" boldly painted in black letters across the

Category

19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks

Spanish Coffer (Chest)
Spanish Coffer (Chest)

Spanish Coffer (Chest)

Located in Houston, TX

This chest has an impressive presence about it. Its finish is untouched which has a real dry, yet

Category

19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Officer's Uniform Chest
Officer's Uniform Chest

Officer's Uniform Chest

Located in Millwood, VA

Scottish metal officer's uniform chest on later stand. Once the property of Major C.A. Murray

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Chests And Trunks

Inlaid Box Chest
Inlaid Box Chest

Inlaid Box Chest

Sold|$2,975

Inlaid Box Chest

Located in New York, NY

Unusual flat topped 19C blanket chest in Balsamo wood with Jacarandá (Brazilian Rosewood) geometric

Category

19th Century Brazilian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Rosewood

Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

deliciously aeromatic camphorwood chest with tray copper bound corners / brass handles

Category

19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

Campaign Trunk / Chest
Campaign Trunk / Chest

Campaign Trunk / Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large classic campaign chest or trunk probably made about 1830. Nice brass that appears to be

Category

19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Red Fujian Chest
Red Fujian Chest

Red Fujian Chest

Sold|$2,150

Red Fujian Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique chest from Fujian province in southern China. The top lists up for storage. Handpainted

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Painted blanket chest
Painted blanket chest

Painted blanket chest

Located in Boston, MA

A wonderful blue & oxblood red painted blanket chest with great patina and dovetailed sides

Category

19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier tall chest.
Biedermeier tall chest.

Biedermeier tall chest.

Located in Hudson, NY

Biedermeier Tall chest, Austrian circa 1830. Walnut with darker wood banding around each drawer

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique Cedar Chest
Antique Cedar Chest

Antique Cedar Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique cedar chest with pine outer lining, and steel corner pieces and handles. Very study piece

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Steel

copper clad chest
copper clad chest

copper clad chest

Located in Hudson, NY

aesthetic period copper clad coal or wood box with untouched patina / wonderful trim work

Category

19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Shanxi Rice Chest
Shanxi Rice Chest

Shanxi Rice Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large hand painted storage trunk with original hardware from the Shanxi province in China. Signed painting depicts a bird sitting on a lotus. Pine wood.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Small 18th C Chest
Small 18th C Chest

Small 18th C Chest

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Amazing small chest or dressing box with interior mirror and compartments with mixed wood intarsia

Category

18th Century and Earlier German Antique Chests And Trunks

17th c. Oak Chest
17th c. Oak Chest

17th c. Oak Chest

Sold|$11,000

17th c. Oak Chest

Located in Summerland, CA

Golden Oak Blanket Chest from Southern France Rich patina, with carved geometric paneling

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chests And Trunks

Unusual Highly Carved Chest
Unusual Highly Carved Chest

Unusual Highly Carved Chest

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Large beautiful carved chest with amazing iron hardware. This pc. has been pickled and the back

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Dutch Walnut and Painted Leather Chest on Stand
19th Century Dutch Walnut and Painted Leather Chest on Stand

19th Century Dutch Walnut and Painted Leather Chest on Stand

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Impressive 19th century Dutch walnut and painted leather chest on stand; the well figured walnut

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Chests And Trunks

French Antique Louis XIV Chest
French Antique Louis XIV Chest

French Antique Louis XIV Chest

Located in Austin, TX

An antique Louis XIV Style Chest in walnut wood with carvings of fleur de lys, water leaves and

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Scottish Pine Ice Chest
Scottish Pine Ice Chest

Scottish Pine Ice Chest

Located in Millwood, VA

Scottish pine ice chest with original paint .The chest has dovetailed joints,original hardware and

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Chests And Trunks

Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key
Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key

Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key

Located in San Francisco, CA

A compact and portable antique Chinese seaman’s or sailor’s chest with drawers, locks, and rare

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Old Pine Mule Chest
Old Pine Mule Chest

Old Pine Mule Chest

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Old Pine Mule Chest.

Category

19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks

Antique Hungarian Marriage Chest
Antique Hungarian Marriage Chest

Antique Hungarian Marriage Chest

Located in Port Chester, NY

This wildly painted trunk (faux drawer on bottom)would have been a dowery chest,and it is covered

Category

19th Century Hungarian Antique Chests And Trunks

18th Century Oak Chest
18th Century Oak Chest

18th Century Oak Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century oak chest with tarnished hand-forged iron hardware and block feet.  

Category

18th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

Painted Swedish Marriage Chest
Painted Swedish Marriage Chest

Painted Swedish Marriage Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original painted chest.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

19th C Blanket Chest
19th C Blanket Chest

19th C Blanket Chest

Located in New York, NY

Characteristic early 19th Century country blanket chest from the Minas Gerais region of Brazil. In

Category

19th Century Brazilian Antique Chests And Trunks

Original Painted Swedish Chest
Original Painted Swedish Chest

Original Painted Swedish Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Light blue original painted shipman's chest with two compartments.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Black Lacquer Side Chest
Black Lacquer Side Chest

Black Lacquer Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique black lacquer side chest from the Shanxi province in China. Original lacquer finish with

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Mule Chest
Antique Georgian Mule Chest

Antique Georgian Mule Chest

Located in Port Chester, NY

An antique mule chest from England. This trunk is a warm, dark oak with a wonderful patina. Note

Category

19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

Southwest Walnut Blanket Chest
Southwest Walnut Blanket Chest

Southwest Walnut Blanket Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th Century Southwest Walnut Blanket Chest

Category

19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Walnut

Black Butterfly Side Chest
Black Butterfly Side Chest

Black Butterfly Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hand painted black butterfly chest from China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

3 Section Clothing Chest
3 Section Clothing Chest

3 Section Clothing Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese 3 section clothing chest. Sugi (cedar wood) with persimmon wood veneer. All original

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Cedar

Tea Chest on Stands
Tea Chest on Stands

Tea Chest on Stands

Sold|$3,200 / set

Tea Chest on Stands

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 19th century English Victorian style tole tea chest on custom brass stands with Chinoiserie

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mahogany Campaign Style Chest
Mahogany Campaign Style Chest

Mahogany Campaign Style Chest

Located in New York, NY

Mahogany Campaign Style Chest, with Ten Drawers, Recessed Brass Handles, Raised on Bracket Feet,

Category

19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Chest with Metal Banding.
Chest with Metal Banding.

Chest with Metal Banding.

Located in Culver City, CA

This chest with its lid is fully decorated and banded with metal straps which have been applied in

Category

19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine, Rope

19th Century Campaign Chest
19th Century Campaign Chest

19th Century Campaign Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rugged and well worn authentic military chest perfect as coffee table or at the foot of the bed

Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Iron Nuremberg  Chest  17th / Coffre
Iron Nuremberg  Chest  17th / Coffre

Iron Nuremberg Chest 17th / Coffre

Located in Haguenau, FR

These chests of iron were manufactured between the sixteenth and the eighteenth century, equipped

Category

18th Century and Earlier German Antique Chests And Trunks

Iron Bound Chest / Trunk
Iron Bound Chest / Trunk

Iron Bound Chest / Trunk

Located in Culver City, CA

Who knows how many trips this chest has been on. It is in good condition but still shows the

Category

19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine, Paper

19C Carved Box Chest
19C Carved Box Chest

19C Carved Box Chest

Located in New York, NY

19C arca with typical Brazilian colonial carved decorative elements. The complementary light (Brazilian Cedar) and dark (Brazilian Rosewood) woods is typical of the Minas Gerais area...

Category

19th Century Brazilian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Rosewood

17th Century Iron Armada Chest
17th Century Iron Armada Chest

17th Century Iron Armada Chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Painted iron chest bound with iron straps with hasps and pierced false escutcheon and twin writhen

Category

18th Century and Earlier German Antique Chests And Trunks

Spanish Studded Leather Marine Chest

Spanish Studded Leather Marine Chest

Located in London, GB

Spanish leather bound and studded marine chest. With domed top and applied all-over brass studs

Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks

17th Century Oak Blanket Chest
17th Century Oak Blanket Chest

17th Century Oak Blanket Chest

Located in New York, NY

A Handsome17th Century Bleached Oak Blanket Chest, French, Burgundian

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

Style "Rustico" Blanket Chest
Style "Rustico" Blanket Chest

Style "Rustico" Blanket Chest

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Reputely an old railway trunk. Excellent patina of just the right amount of wear and tear.

Category

19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Steel

18th Century Korean Coin Chest
18th Century Korean Coin Chest

18th Century Korean Coin Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elm wood Korean coin chest with black iron fittings. Dovetailed at all corners and hand wrought

Category

18th Century and Earlier Korean Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Small Antique Domed Top Chest
Small Antique Domed Top Chest

Small Antique Domed Top Chest

Located in Culver City, CA

This old chest has traveled far and wide. It might have held many a coin of the realm, important

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

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Antique Chests And Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique chests and trunks available for sale. The range of distinct antique chests and trunks — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. Antique chests and trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique chests and trunks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Baroque and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique chests and trunks over the years, but those made by Au Touriste, Paris, Hartmann Trunk Company and Seward Trunk Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Trunks-luggage for You

Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.

There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.

In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.

Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.

From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Chests And Trunks
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    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 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.

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