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Chest of Arms
Chest of Arms

Chest of Arms

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oak wood chest of arms with intricate carving on three sides. Top lifts up and there is a small

Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Travel Chest with Original Iron Fittings and Lion Paws
Travel Chest with Original Iron Fittings and Lion Paws

Travel Chest with Original Iron Fittings and Lion Paws

Located in Marbella, ES

Travel Chest with original iron fittings and Lion Paws.

Category

18th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Chinese Tea Chest
Chinese Tea Chest

Chinese Tea Chest

Located in New York, NY

Black lacquer Chinese tea chest with red and gold lotus flowers detailed with birds. Brass handles

Category

19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Swedish Blanket Chest
Swedish Blanket Chest

Swedish Blanket Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Swedish blanket chest with original paint and in wonderful condition with a painted

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19th Century Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks

Early 19th Century Satinwood And Ebony Ceylonese Coffer Chest
Early 19th Century Satinwood And Ebony Ceylonese Coffer Chest

Early 19th Century Satinwood And Ebony Ceylonese Coffer Chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality chest in rich satinwood outlined with ebony circa 1810. Double lock front with

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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Satinwood

Montreal Travel Chest
Montreal Travel Chest

Montreal Travel Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

Montreal travel chest in original black paint with original stamped letters. H.P.O.J.K Montreal

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19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Large Camphor Chest
Large Camphor Chest

Large Camphor Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

19th Century English camphor chest with brass mounts....a very handsome piece

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19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box, Dowry Chest
Folk Art Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box, Dowry Chest

Folk Art Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box, Dowry Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional and colorful chest is dated 1897 but dates back to the early 19th century. It was

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19th Century Estonian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Birch

Leather Travel Chest
Leather Travel Chest

Leather Travel Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful leather chest with nail head trim, working lock Lined with Toile

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Early 20th Century French Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Leather

French Gothic Chest
French Gothic Chest

French Gothic Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

16th c French Gothic oak coffer with a masterfully carved front panel centered with an armorial with three fleurs-de-lis. The side panels carved in linen-fold.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chests And Trunks

Painted Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest dated 1847
Painted Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest dated 1847

Painted Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest dated 1847

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Painted wedding chest featuring a pair of birds and floral design from the south of Sweden. All

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19th Century Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

1900s Belgian Wooden Chest
1900s Belgian Wooden Chest

1900s Belgian Wooden Chest

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s Belgian wooden chest is a charming example of early 20th-century utilitarian design

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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Italian Baroque Leather Covered and Brass Decorated Traveling Chest
Italian Baroque Leather Covered and Brass Decorated Traveling Chest

Italian Baroque Leather Covered and Brass Decorated Traveling Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of very shallow proportion and having been used at the rear of a coach, raised on a molded walnut Stand, having iron carrying handles and decorated with brass decorations and nailhea...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chests And Trunks

Desirable and Rare 17th c. Russian Leather Studded Travel Chest
Desirable and Rare 17th c. Russian Leather Studded Travel Chest

Desirable and Rare 17th c. Russian Leather Studded Travel Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

Superb baroque period English travel chest in russian leather with profuse and beautiful brass and

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pine Chest, 1926
Pine Chest, 1926

Pine Chest, 1926

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Trunk made of pine. With beautiful distressed paint. Produced in 1926.

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1920s French Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

18th c. Flemish Chest
18th c. Flemish Chest

18th c. Flemish Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18thc. green and cream painted chest. Mellow, old patina. Some wood repairs.

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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Chestnut

17th Century Sacristy Chest
17th Century Sacristy Chest

17th Century Sacristy Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 17th c. Navarrese sacristy chest from Spain. Beautiful patina. FOR OUR COMPLETE

Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

17th Century Leather Chest
17th Century Leather Chest

17th Century Leather Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

17th c. dome top leather chest with coptic cross motives. Wonderful patina throughout.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Leather, Wood

17th century Italian Chest
17th century Italian Chest

17th century Italian Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

17th century Italian walnut chest with a crest carved into the front panel with wrought iron hinges.

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest
19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest

19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Mexico City, MX

This chest from the 19th century is a majestic example of the technique known as ‘maque’, or

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19th Century Mexican Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Trunks on Stands
Pair of Trunks on Stands

Pair of Trunks on Stands

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 19th century Chinese trunks with embossed and painted figures in a courtyard landscape

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Elm

Vintage Cow Hide Chest
Vintage Cow Hide Chest

Vintage Cow Hide Chest

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage cow hide chest made out of hide and raw hide. Chest lid opens and is great for storage & is

Category

19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

19th c. Carved Chest
19th c. Carved Chest

19th c. Carved Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dovetailed dome-top chest with intricate deer carving

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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Chests And Trunks

19th c. Grain Chest
19th c. Grain Chest

19th c. Grain Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved Nahuala (animal spirit) grain chest with dove tail construction, cipres wood.

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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Chests And Trunks

English mahogany traveling chest
English mahogany traveling chest

English mahogany traveling chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming English mahogany traveling chest with a hinged top and small fitted drawer. Circa 1830.

Category

19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Shepherd’s Chest, 1850s
Antique Shepherd’s Chest, 1850s

Antique Shepherd’s Chest, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the

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1850s Romanian Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Beech

Antique Money Box Chest
Antique Money Box Chest

Antique Money Box Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Commercial bank money box s chest or end table. Natural distressed verde green iron metal with lock

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1910s English British Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks

Antique shepherd’s chest, 1820s
Antique shepherd’s chest, 1820s

Antique shepherd’s chest, 1820s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique shepherd’s chest with geometric decoration from the Carpathian Highlands, ca. 1820. Also

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1820s Romanian Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Beech

Antique Armorial Trunk/Chest
Antique Armorial Trunk/Chest

Antique Armorial Trunk/Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous Wood and Patinated Brass Trunk/Chest with Coat of arms displayed on both top and front

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19th Century British Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique shepherd’s chest, 1850s
Antique shepherd’s chest, 1850s

Antique shepherd’s chest, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions from around 1850. These chests

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1850s Romanian Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Beech

English Oak Coffer/Chest
English Oak Coffer/Chest

English Oak Coffer/Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oak coffer with original hardware, hinges and lock.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

Rustic 19th century handmade chest
Rustic 19th century handmade chest

Rustic 19th century handmade chest

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a 19th century handmade rustic chest. This chest has hand forged iron hinges on the top

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Antique Shepherd’s Chest, 1880s
Antique Shepherd’s Chest, 1880s

Antique Shepherd’s Chest, 1880s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Shepherd’s Chest with Geometric Decoration from the Carpathian Highlands, ca.1880. Also

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1880s Romanian Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Korean Coin Chest
Antique Korean Coin Chest

Antique Korean Coin Chest

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Charming antique coin box. From the Joseon Dynasty period. Chest is made from hardwood with

Category

19th Century Korean Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Wedding Chest, Circa 1880
Wedding Chest, Circa 1880

Wedding Chest, Circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A painted pine wedding chest from Hungary with the original blue paint, circa 1880. Clean on the

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1880s Hungarian Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique Chinese Camphor Leather and Brass Footlocker Trunk Storage Chest Box
Antique Chinese Camphor Leather and Brass Footlocker Trunk Storage Chest Box

Antique Chinese Camphor Leather and Brass Footlocker Trunk Storage Chest Box

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century Chinese export camphor chest or trunk. Features a leather exterior trimmed in

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Woven Top Chest
Chinese Woven Top Chest

Chinese Woven Top Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in the style of Chinese furniture, this petite storage chest is the perfect place to stow

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Woven Top Chest
Chinese Woven Top Chest

Chinese Woven Top Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in the style of Chinese furniture, this petite storage chest is the perfect place to stow

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Carved Chest
19th Century Carved Chest

19th Century Carved Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 19th c. granera, grain bin, with primitive carvings and extraordinary dovetailing. Top lifts off. Wonderful patina!

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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Chests And Trunks

17th century German small chest
17th century German small chest

17th century German small chest

Located in Stamford, CT

17th c German carved wood small chest with inlay and bronze handles

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Argentine Hide Chest
Vintage Argentine Hide Chest

Vintage Argentine Hide Chest

Located in Wainscott, NY

Beautiful cow hide trunk from the Frontier region of Argentina. Lovely geometric braided and woven detailing to top and sides, all original - a great conversation piece!

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Early 20th Century Argentine Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Leather

17th c. Chestnut Sacristy Chest
17th c. Chestnut Sacristy Chest

17th c. Chestnut Sacristy Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chestnut sacristy chest with hand carved suns.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Chestnut

17th century Italian wedding chest
17th century Italian wedding chest

17th century Italian wedding chest

Located in Stamford, CT

17th century Italian carved walnut and cedar wedding chest

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

Antique English Chest Trunk
Antique English Chest Trunk

Antique English Chest Trunk

Located in London, GB

A dome topped English trunk made from oak and pine with brass fittings. Wonderful colouring. Decorative and practical storage piece.

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Early 20th Century English Country Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak, Pine

Wedding Chest From 1887
Wedding Chest From 1887

Wedding Chest From 1887

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

German dowry box made for one Friedrich Burgi in 1887. Hand painted with beautiful fine details. The iron details such as the handles and hinges are forged by hand. The box is made o...

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1880s German Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

An English Chest/ Trunk, Circa 1860
An English Chest/ Trunk, Circa 1860

An English Chest/ Trunk, Circa 1860

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A painted traveling chest that was owned by the marquess of Linlithgow K.T. (Knight of the Garter

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19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks

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

19th Century French Wooden Chest

Located in High Point, NC

This charming 19th-century French wooden chest is a testament to timeless craftsmanship and rustic

Category

19th Century French Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

19th century Chinese apothecary chest
19th century Chinese apothecary chest

19th century Chinese apothecary chest

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Chinese apothecary chest with drawers made of different types of hardwoods

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

19THC NATURAL PINE BLANKET CHEST
19THC NATURAL PINE BLANKET CHEST

19THC NATURAL PINE BLANKET CHEST

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC NATURAL PINE BLANKET CHEST WITH DRAWER IN BASE-GREAT TURNED FEET AND DOVETAILED CONSTRUCTION

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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Storage chest with simple form
Storage chest with simple form

Storage chest with simple form

Located in Culver City, CA

Storage chest with simple form, original black painted surface, worn patina

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19th Century Belgian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Antique Sliver Chest, English, Oak, Iron, Trunk, Elkington and Co, circa 1880
Antique Sliver Chest, English, Oak, Iron, Trunk, Elkington and Co, circa 1880

Antique Sliver Chest, English, Oak, Iron, Trunk, Elkington and Co, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and iron bound trunk, by Elkington and Co of

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Coffer, English, Oak, Joined Chest, Three-Panel Trunk, circa 1700 and Later
Coffer, English, Oak, Joined Chest, Three-Panel Trunk, circa 1700 and Later

Coffer, English, Oak, Joined Chest, Three-Panel Trunk, circa 1700 and Later

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique coffer, an English oak, joined chest. An early 18th century three panel trunk

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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Norweigian Travelling Chest
19th Century Norweigian Travelling Chest

19th Century Norweigian Travelling Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique chest with original paint and hardware (including key). Was brought from Norway to the

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19th Century Norwegian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

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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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