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Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dowry Chest, Ottoman Style, Circa 1850
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dowry Chest, Ottoman Style, Circa 1850

Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dowry Chest, Ottoman Style, Circa 1850

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian Middle Eastern blanket wedding dowry chest. Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Middle Eas...

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19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

ENGLAND 1890-1900 Victorian Pair Of Army Officer Travel Chests In Leather &
ENGLAND 1890-1900 Victorian Pair Of Army Officer Travel Chests In Leather &

ENGLAND 1890-1900 Victorian Pair Of Army Officer Travel Chests In Leather &

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Military officer's chests in leather. This is an exceptional pair of British military officer's travel trunk chest, created in England during the Victorian period, between t...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Antique Painted Indian Rolling Merchant's Chest Trunk
Early 20th Century Antique Painted Indian Rolling Merchant's Chest Trunk

Early 20th Century Antique Painted Indian Rolling Merchant's Chest Trunk

Located in Lafayette, IN

Wonderful early 20th century merchants chest/trunk. Chest features solid wood construction, ornately carved decoration, iron hardware, and wheels. Cabinet has been fully painted in b...

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Pine Blanket Chest Trunk 6 Ft
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Pine Blanket Chest Trunk 6 Ft

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Pine Blanket Chest Trunk 6 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A charming 19th century Scandinavian Country Swedish Folk Art painted blanket chest, marriage chest, dowry chest, coffer, or trunk. The large chest is crafted from pine and retaining...

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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Country Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Shipping Chest, Continental, Aluminium, Trunk, Edwardian, C.1910
Large Antique Shipping Chest, Continental, Aluminium, Trunk, Edwardian, C.1910

Large Antique Shipping Chest, Continental, Aluminium, Trunk, Edwardian, C.1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique shipping chest. A Continental, aluminium travelling trunk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Distinctive aluminium appearance, with a useful propo...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Large Colonial British Raj All Leather Military Campaign Chest Stamped
Rare Large Colonial British Raj All Leather Military Campaign Chest Stamped

Rare Large Colonial British Raj All Leather Military Campaign Chest Stamped

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This all leather British India Military Campaign Chest is a very rare survivor. Stamped "The Western India Army Boot & Equipment Factory, Solid Leather Guaranteed...Bombay".

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1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

1875 Large Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk + Drawer
1875 Large Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk + Drawer

1875 Large Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk + Drawer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1875 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with rare base drawer I have recently purchas...

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1870s European High Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

circa 1900 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures
circa 1900 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures

circa 1900 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting Children's portraits and floral paintings I ha...

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Early 1900s European High Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian
Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian

Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique master cabinet maker's chest. An English, heavy tool trunk with mahogany and walnut interior, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Wonderful master c...

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890
Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890

Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique dowry chest, a Burmese, teak trunk dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890. Attractive Burmese dowry chest Stout teak construction displaying good colour ...

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19th Century Burmese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Teak

1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1802 dated aqua blue hand painted European clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased ...

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Early 1800s European George III Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique American Painted Farmhouse Commode Mule Chest Blanket Storage Trunk 38"
Antique American Painted Farmhouse Commode Mule Chest Blanket Storage Trunk 38"

Antique American Painted Farmhouse Commode Mule Chest Blanket Storage Trunk 38"

Located in Dayton, OH

Primitive Antique American country farmhouse Poplar Commode / mule chest / blanket trunk featuring a hinged top with lower cabinet. Mule chests were popular in England and colonial ...

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Poplar, Paint

Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900
Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900

Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique military trunk. An English, camphorwood chest or blanket box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing late Victorian trunk, with a wonderfully...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE 1760 GEORGIAN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE PAINTED ENGLISH PiNE TRUNK OR CHEST
ANTIQUE 1760 GEORGIAN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE PAINTED ENGLISH PiNE TRUNK OR CHEST

ANTIQUE 1760 GEORGIAN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE PAINTED ENGLISH PiNE TRUNK OR CHEST

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original Circa 1760-1780 hand painted Georgian English Country House Painted Chest...

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1760s English Georgian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Very Robust Brassbound William IV Anglo-Chinese Padouk Silver Chest
Very Robust Brassbound William IV Anglo-Chinese Padouk Silver Chest

Very Robust Brassbound William IV Anglo-Chinese Padouk Silver Chest

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very robust brassbound William IV Anglo-Chinese padouk silver chest, of rectangular form with a hinged lid and the original substantial brass carrying handles, the lock stamped ‘Ba...

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1830s Chinese William IV Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Padouk

Spanish Folk Art Travel Chest, Wood, Late 19th Century, Floral Decor
Spanish Folk Art Travel Chest, Wood, Late 19th Century, Floral Decor

Spanish Folk Art Travel Chest, Wood, Late 19th Century, Floral Decor

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Spanish Folk Art travel chest or steamer trunk, A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk is decorated with a small painted floral decoration, decorative metal corner ba...

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Korean Early 20th Century Storage Chest with Silver Plated Brass Hardware
Korean Early 20th Century Storage Chest with Silver Plated Brass Hardware

Korean Early 20th Century Storage Chest with Silver Plated Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Korean storage chest from the early 20th century, with silver plated brass hardware and drop down panel. Created in Korea during the early years of the 20th century, this ...

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Early 20th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Brown Distress Painted Pine Wood Dovetailed Blanket Chest Trunk
Antique Brown Distress Painted Pine Wood Dovetailed Blanket Chest Trunk

Antique Brown Distress Painted Pine Wood Dovetailed Blanket Chest Trunk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th century antique brown distressed painted pine wood dovetailed blanket chest trunk. Item features dovetailed construction, weathered/reddish brown distressed painted finish, roll...

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique Travel Trunk, English, Pine, Zinc Lined, Carriage Chest, Victorian
Antique Travel Trunk, English, Pine, Zinc Lined, Carriage Chest, Victorian

Antique Travel Trunk, English, Pine, Zinc Lined, Carriage Chest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique travel trunk. An English, pine and zinc lined carriage chest dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. A substantial, appealing period chest with tricolor, in...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Zinc

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 features a heavy solid wood construction, with cast iron hardware and remnants of the h...

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18th Century Unknown Other Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Fitted Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Shipping Trunk, Victorian
Antique Fitted Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Shipping Trunk, Victorian

Antique Fitted Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Shipping Trunk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique fitted silver chest. An English, oak and bound iron shipping trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinating bound example, with superb Victo...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels
Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels

Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880-1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry chest with campaign handles and original wooden wheels A very well m...

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Early 1900s Indian Arts and Crafts Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk

Located in Doylestown, PA

Antique Chinese red lacquered Ming style lined small chest or trunk, circa 1920. This handsome chest features unique oversized brass hardware, a fabric lined interior and two side h...

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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Storage Trunk, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Silver Chest, Victorian
Large Antique Storage Trunk, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Silver Chest, Victorian

Large Antique Storage Trunk, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Silver Chest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Our Stock # 24918 This is a large antique storage trunk. An English, oak and iron bound silver chest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Superb living room or bedroom stor...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

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Oak

1901 Dated Love Heart Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
1901 Dated Love Heart Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

1901 Dated Love Heart Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1901 dated hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large love heart with flowers I have re...

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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Large French Pirate Corsair's Chest - Safe - Louis XIV Period - France XVIIth
Large French Pirate Corsair's Chest - Safe - Louis XIV Period - France XVIIth

Large French Pirate Corsair's Chest - Safe - Louis XIV Period - France XVIIth

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Exceptional and extremely rare privateer/pirate chest in solid oak. The wood is richly carved with rosettes. The bottom of the trunk is pierced with holes which allowed it to be bolt...

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wrought Iron

circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1800 hand painted German clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting I have recently pu...

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Early 1800s European George III Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Extra Large Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk c. 1800
Extra Large Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk c. 1800

Extra Large Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk c. 1800

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1800 hand painted European clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting. I have recently ...

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Early 1800s European George III Antique Chests And Trunks

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Pine

19th C. English Carved-Wood Blanket Chest w/Full Lower Drawer
19th C. English Carved-Wood Blanket Chest w/Full Lower Drawer

19th C. English Carved-Wood Blanket Chest w/Full Lower Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English carved oak trunk with bottom drawer, circa 1820-50's. This antique trunk from England features an exquisitely hand-carved front facade with geometric shaped panels, and ad...

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19th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

Trunk Chest Canvas Brass Lock Original White Lining Southern Railway DoverPriory
Trunk Chest Canvas Brass Lock Original White Lining Southern Railway DoverPriory

Trunk Chest Canvas Brass Lock Original White Lining Southern Railway DoverPriory

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A characterful 19th century, domed, overseas, travelling, steamer, trunk in canvass with leather trim, handles and brass hardware with lock. No key. The exposed straps removed. Beari...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Sailor's Large Brass-bound Camphor Wood Sea or Campaign Chest, Mid-19th Century. A large rectangular dramatic campaign or sailor's trunk lined with Camphor wood and w...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

ENGLAND 1890 Victorian Pair Of Army Officer Travel Chests In Crocodile Leather
ENGLAND 1890 Victorian Pair Of Army Officer Travel Chests In Crocodile Leather

ENGLAND 1890 Victorian Pair Of Army Officer Travel Chests In Crocodile Leather

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Military officer's chests in crocodile leather. This is an exceptional pair of British military officer's travel trunk chest, created in England during the Victorian period,...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Trunks Upholstered in Antique White Linen
Pair of Italian Trunks Upholstered in Antique White Linen

Pair of Italian Trunks Upholstered in Antique White Linen

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of Italian trunks upholstered in antique white linen.

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Early 1800s Italian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 19th
Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 19th

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 19th

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Antique Scandinavian Baroque style sewing box made from solid oak with a warm dark patina. Handcrafted by a skilled carpenter in the mid 19th. The chest rests on four small hand-tu...

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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SKINNERS CAMPAIGN CHEST PART OF A SUITE
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SKINNERS CAMPAIGN CHEST PART OF A SUITE

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SKINNERS CAMPAIGN CHEST PART OF A SUITE

By Skinner

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original early Victorian Campaign storage chest with original sign painted front ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

Antique Norwegian Colonial Oak Iron Bound Dome Top Sea Chest Immigrants Trunk
Antique Norwegian Colonial Oak Iron Bound Dome Top Sea Chest Immigrants Trunk

Antique Norwegian Colonial Oak Iron Bound Dome Top Sea Chest Immigrants Trunk

Located in Dayton, OH

Designed to serve as a container for sea transport, sea chests were sometimes elaborately adorned with intricate ironwork as is the case with this museum quality extra large, hinged,...

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Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks

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Iron

1906 Antique Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Strong Box Disston Saws Planers
1906 Antique Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Strong Box Disston Saws Planers

1906 Antique Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Strong Box Disston Saws Planers

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional and rare antique pine carpenters tool chest or trunk featuring five Disston hand saws, a bunch of planers and various extras. Marked along the upper lid, "Erected Janu...

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Early 1900s Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Anglo-Indian Colonial Fruit Wood Chest with Wrought Iron Fittings
19th Century Anglo-Indian Colonial Fruit Wood Chest with Wrought Iron Fittings

19th Century Anglo-Indian Colonial Fruit Wood Chest with Wrought Iron Fittings

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century Anglo-Indian colonial fruit wood chest with wrought iron fittings. Robust chest with iron fittings on all sides, rounded handles on the sides and two locks on the fr...

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand

Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scand...

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Mid-17th Century German Baroque Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bro...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chests And Trunks

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Bronze

1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs
1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs

1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1860's Italian hand painted storage trunk or chest depicting Cherubs Please not...

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1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

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Wood

Early Colonial Stained Maple Handmade Travel Trunk / Chest with Hinged Top
Early Colonial Stained Maple Handmade Travel Trunk / Chest with Hinged Top

Early Colonial Stained Maple Handmade Travel Trunk / Chest with Hinged Top

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handmade travel trunk carved from maple wood planks with applied steel hinges and clasp. The hinged top opens to reveal a removable, divided tray providing an additional storage com...

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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Maple

FINE EARLY 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY
FINE EARLY 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY

FINE EARLY 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, early 17th century German Wrought Iron painted safe chest with the original key Please note...

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17th Century German Charles II Antique Chests And Trunks

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Wrought Iron

FINE MID 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY
FINE MID 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY

FINE MID 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, mid 17th century German Wrought Iron painted safe chest with the original key Please note t...

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17th Century German Charles II Antique Chests And Trunks

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Wrought Iron

Large Antique Victorian Oak Banded Embossed Leather Dome Top Steamer Trunk Chest
Large Antique Victorian Oak Banded Embossed Leather Dome Top Steamer Trunk Chest

Large Antique Victorian Oak Banded Embossed Leather Dome Top Steamer Trunk Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

A large and impressive Victorian era dome top steamer trunk, circa 1870s. Features a tooled leather frame wrapped in black metal with oak banding and gold medallions. Opens to two ...

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1870s Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

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Metal

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800
Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Antique Scandinavian Baroque style sewing box made from solid oak with a warm patina. Manufactured ca mid 1800. The box has a pin cushion on top and comes with its original iron key...

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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Chests And Trunks

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Wood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT HEAVILY CARVED CAMPHOR WOOD LINEN TOY CHEST
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT HEAVILY CARVED CAMPHOR WOOD LINEN TOY CHEST

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT HEAVILY CARVED CAMPHOR WOOD LINEN TOY CHEST

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Chinese Export hand carved linen or toy chest circa 192...

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks

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Wood

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN LEATHER ELM & CANVAS STEAMER TRUNK CHEST COFFEE TABLE MUST SEE
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN LEATHER ELM & CANVAS STEAMER TRUNK CHEST COFFEE TABLE MUST SEE

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN LEATHER ELM & CANVAS STEAMER TRUNK CHEST COFFEE TABLE MUST SEE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1880 English Elm strapped with Wrought Iron rivets, leather handled, canvas steamer trunk This is a very well made example ...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

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Leather, Canvas, Elm

Antique 18th Century Oak Brass Banded Dome Top Hope Chest Trunk Coffer Box 49"
Antique 18th Century Oak Brass Banded Dome Top Hope Chest Trunk Coffer Box 49"

Antique 18th Century Oak Brass Banded Dome Top Hope Chest Trunk Coffer Box 49"

Located in Dayton, OH

An extraordinary and extremely rare rustic early 18th Century Baroque trunk or chest. Made of oak featuring a domed top with brass bound hardware and pegged wood wheels. Includes h...

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18th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Sublime 1797 Dated Hand Paitned Portugese Chest or Trunk for Linens Coffee Table
Sublime 1797 Dated Hand Paitned Portugese Chest or Trunk for Linens Coffee Table

Sublime 1797 Dated Hand Paitned Portugese Chest or Trunk for Linens Coffee Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1797 dated hand painted Portuguese trunk or chest A very good looking and well made piece. A typical hand painted European ...

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1790s Portuguese George III Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

Trunk Metal Chest Black Painted J E Holmes Volunteer Artillery 431/2" 110cm long
Trunk Metal Chest Black Painted J E Holmes Volunteer Artillery 431/2" 110cm long

Trunk Metal Chest Black Painted J E Holmes Volunteer Artillery 431/2" 110cm long

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Long black metal trunk, bearing brass label inscribed 'J E Holmes Esq, Volunteer Artillery'. Metal carrying handles. Locks no keys. Wonderful deep and rich patina reflecting their hi...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600
Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600

Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600

Located in Madrid, ES

Trunk with three locks, made in wood, leather and wrought iron. This type of trunks and chest with three locks were very common in town halls.

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Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Pair of Spanish Leather Travelling Trunks Chests
18th Century Pair of Spanish Leather Travelling Trunks Chests

18th Century Pair of Spanish Leather Travelling Trunks Chests

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A rare 18th century pair of Spanish leather chest travelling trunks, in original tan brown leather with tooled decoration.

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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Leather

Antique Teak and Brass Trunk/Chest
Antique Teak and Brass Trunk/Chest

Antique Teak and Brass Trunk/Chest

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

Handsome metal trunk/dowry chest with wheels,brass strapping, hand stamped geometric design amidst birds, lions, floral decoration,hand forged hardware and side handles with slightly...

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19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal

Ingot chest
Ingot chest

Ingot chest

Unavailable|$800

Ingot chest

Located in Westport, CT

A painted money chest from Northern China

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Coin Chest
Coin Chest

Coin Chest

Unavailable|$2,000

Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Low Coin Chest with original iron fittings

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19th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Elm

Ceylonese Chest
Ceylonese Chest

Ceylonese Chest

Unavailable|$2,600

Ceylonese Chest

Located in Middleburg, VA

A great British colonial chest made of teak and ebony with solid brass trim. The top section offers ample storage and, sits on two drawers and has substantial turned legs.

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1890s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Ebony, Teak

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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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