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19th Century  Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
19th Century  Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk

19th Century Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk, A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk is

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19th Century Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Canvas

Very Fine 16th c. Tudor Inlaid Nonsuch Chest
Very Fine 16th c. Tudor Inlaid Nonsuch Chest

Very Fine 16th c. Tudor Inlaid Nonsuch Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very fine 16th c. profusely inlaid oak intarsia or "nonsuch" chest having extensive inlay to

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Colonial Travelling Chest or Trunk
19th Century Colonial Travelling Chest or Trunk

19th Century Colonial Travelling Chest or Trunk

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A late 19th century handcrafted colonial travelling chest or trunk with embossed metal overlay and

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19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

British Campaign Trunk or Chest of Camphorwood
British Campaign Trunk or Chest of Camphorwood

British Campaign Trunk or Chest of Camphorwood

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome British military or naval officer's rectangular trunk or chest (coffer) of brass-bound

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Early 20th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large English Trunk or Chest of Camphorwood
Large English Trunk or Chest of Camphorwood

Large English Trunk or Chest of Camphorwood

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large British officer's rectangular trunk or chest (coffer) of camphor wood

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Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal, Brass

17th Century English oak lift top chest/box
17th Century English oak lift top chest/box

17th Century English oak lift top chest/box

Located in Greenwich, CT

English oak lift top square chest with original wrought iron hardware, on later bun feet. Sometimes

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wrought Iron

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED DOWER CHEST FROM  PENNSYLVANIA.
19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED DOWER CHEST FROM  PENNSYLVANIA.

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED DOWER CHEST FROM PENNSYLVANIA.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ALL ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED DOWER CHEST FROM CENTRE PENNSYLVANIA.DOVETAIL CASE AND SQUARE NAIL

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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE OVER GREEN PAINTED BLANKET CHEST
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE OVER GREEN PAINTED BLANKET CHEST

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE OVER GREEN PAINTED BLANKET CHEST

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE OVER GREEN ALLIGATORED PAINT-GREAT SURFACE! THIS BLANKET CHEST IS FROM

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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Chests on Stands, CIrca 1880
Pair of English Chests on Stands, CIrca 1880

Pair of English Chests on Stands, CIrca 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of pine chests with iron decorative hardware and handles raised on custom iron bases

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19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks

Small Chinese export camphor wood chest on stand
Small Chinese export camphor wood chest on stand

Small Chinese export camphor wood chest on stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A small Chinese export polished camphor wood chest with a single drawer, the dovetailed case with

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

19THC  SMALL SCALE ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED BLANKET CHEST
19THC  SMALL SCALE ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED BLANKET CHEST

19THC SMALL SCALE ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED BLANKET CHEST

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PENNSYLVANIA RARE SIZE/POSSIBLY A CHILDS BLANKET CHEST IN ALL ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT WITH A RED

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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Italian Cassone - Chest with hand crafted metal frame
Italian Cassone - Chest with hand crafted metal frame

Italian Cassone - Chest with hand crafted metal frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chest with hand crafted metal frame and 4 handles made by black-smith

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

English Lime Wood Military Campaign Chest, Circa 1810
English Lime Wood Military Campaign Chest, Circa 1810

English Lime Wood Military Campaign Chest, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English lime wood military Campaign chest with exposed dove tails, original side handles and

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1810s British Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks

Late 19th c. Leather Geometric Nailhead Decorated Chest
Late 19th c. Leather Geometric Nailhead Decorated Chest

Late 19th c. Leather Geometric Nailhead Decorated Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

19th C. leather dome top chest with brass studwork decoration in geometric design having a rich

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19th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century Painted Wood Chest, circa 1940
Early 20th Century Painted Wood Chest, circa 1940

Early 20th Century Painted Wood Chest, circa 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A painted wood chest with metal straps and locks. Creator: Unknown. Date of

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Sea Chest
Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Sea Chest

Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Sea Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

Classic British campaign camphor wood sea chest. Brass straps and handles, recessed brass pull and

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Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Painted Wood Chest, circa 1940
Early 20th Century Painted Wood Chest, circa 1940

Early 20th Century Painted Wood Chest, circa 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

large rustic painted wood chest with rope strap and steel handles. Creator Unknown. Date of

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

1920s French Wooden Chest on Cast Iron Wheels
1920s French Wooden Chest on Cast Iron Wheels

1920s French Wooden Chest on Cast Iron Wheels

Located in High Point, NC

Made in France circa 1920, this wooden chest is sturdily constructed from wooden boards, reinforced

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1920s French Industrial Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

18THC ALL ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST FROM PENNA.
18THC ALL ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST FROM PENNA.

18THC ALL ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST FROM PENNA.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL AND RARE 18THC ORIGINAL FEATHER PATTERNED, PAINT DECORATED DOWER OR BLANKET CHEST FROM

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chests And Trunks

Turn of the Century French Wooden Travel Chest
Turn of the Century French Wooden Travel Chest

Turn of the Century French Wooden Travel Chest

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden suitcase from France, circa 1900. A weathered traveler’s chest with an arched lid

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Early 1900s French Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest
Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest

Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A large late 19th century camphor wood brass bound travelling chest or trunk with brass mounts and

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Chinese Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Mid-19th Century Chinese Brass Bound Campaign Chest

Mid-19th Century Chinese Brass Bound Campaign Chest

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Brass bound camphorwood campaign chest, Chinese, mid-19th century. Made for the English military

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century  Colonial Storage Chest From Mexico
Early 19th Century  Colonial Storage Chest From Mexico

Early 19th Century Colonial Storage Chest From Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Mid 19th century Mexican colonial storage chest from the Sierra Gorda of Queretaro, Mexico. Made

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Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Cypress

Chinese camphor wood chest with great labels & hardware
Chinese camphor wood chest with great labels & hardware

Chinese camphor wood chest with great labels & hardware

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A great early camphor wood traveling trunk. It is in original finish with a great interior which has that great strong camphor wood scent still. The support fabric has been replaced...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Heavy Iron Banded Traveling Silver Sea Chest
18th Century Heavy Iron Banded Traveling Silver Sea Chest

18th Century Heavy Iron Banded Traveling Silver Sea Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

18th century heavy iron banded traveling silver sea chest This lovely silver chest is vey heavy

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Late 18th Century Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

EARLY 19THC BLUE PAINTED  ONE DRAWER NEW ENGLAND CHEST
EARLY 19THC BLUE PAINTED  ONE DRAWER NEW ENGLAND CHEST

EARLY 19THC BLUE PAINTED ONE DRAWER NEW ENGLAND CHEST

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY 19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PAINTED ONE DRAWER BLANKET CHEST WODERFUL EARLY CUT NAIL AND FINE

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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED NEW ENGLAND BLANKET CHEST
19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED NEW ENGLAND BLANKET CHEST

19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED NEW ENGLAND BLANKET CHEST

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC GREAT SAGE GREEN WITH A GREAT DRY SURFACE-THIS NEW ENGLAND BLANKET CHEST HAS WONDERFUL CUT

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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED BLANKET CHEST FROM NEW JERSEY
19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED BLANKET CHEST FROM NEW JERSEY

19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED BLANKET CHEST FROM NEW JERSEY

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED BLANKET CHEST FROM NEW JERSEY,CIRCA 1860 WITH WONDERFUL SCALLOPED CUT

Category

19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Near Pair of Chinese Export Brass-Bound Camphorwood Chests
Near Pair of Chinese Export Brass-Bound Camphorwood Chests

Near Pair of Chinese Export Brass-Bound Camphorwood Chests

Located in Cheshire, GB

Near pair of Chinese export brass-bound camphorwood chest. The large rectangular hinged tops

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Superb Quality Vintage Canvas Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Superb Quality Vintage Canvas Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk

Superb Quality Vintage Canvas Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A superb quality vintage canvas travel chest or steamer trunk, A very useful decorative travel

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Late 19th Century Steampunk Antique Chests And Trunks

18th Century Italian Wooden Painted Chest with Original Ironwork
18th Century Italian Wooden Painted Chest with Original Ironwork

18th Century Italian Wooden Painted Chest with Original Ironwork

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century Italian wooden painted chest with original iron work. Front and sides painted with

Category

Late 18th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Antique Shipwright's Chest, English, Craftsman's Tool Trunk, Victorian, 1900
Antique Shipwright's Chest, English, Craftsman's Tool Trunk, Victorian, 1900

Antique Shipwright's Chest, English, Craftsman's Tool Trunk, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique shipwright's chest. An English, pine craftsman's tool trunk, dating to the late

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Massive Antique Mendel & Co Steamer Trunk Footlocker Chest Stage Coach Carriage
Massive Antique Mendel & Co Steamer Trunk Footlocker Chest Stage Coach Carriage

Massive Antique Mendel & Co Steamer Trunk Footlocker Chest Stage Coach Carriage

By Mendel Drucker

Located in Dayton, OH

made traditional wardrobe trunks, sea chests, sample trunsk, cases, traveling bags, footlockers and

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Country English Pine Blanket Chest or Trunk
19th Century Country English Pine Blanket Chest or Trunk

19th Century Country English Pine Blanket Chest or Trunk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 19th century country English farmhouse blanket chest or storage trunk crafted from thick

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19th Century English Country Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures
Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures

Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

marriage coffer chest depicting Children's portraits and tiger oak paintings I have recently purchased

Category

Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique Shipwright's Chest, English, Stained Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
Antique Shipwright's Chest, English, Stained Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

Antique Shipwright's Chest, English, Stained Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique shipwright's chest. An English, stained pine workman's trunk, dating to the late

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting

Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

marriage coffer chest depicting a large Church to the front I have recently purchased a very large

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Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

19th Century Portuguese Vintage Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
19th Century Portuguese Vintage Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk

19th Century Portuguese Vintage Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century Portuguese vintage travel chest or steamer trunk, A very useful decorative travel

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Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Walnut

18THC ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY  PAINTED TWO DRAWER NEW ENGLAND  CHEST
18THC ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY  PAINTED TWO DRAWER NEW ENGLAND  CHEST

18THC ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY PAINTED TWO DRAWER NEW ENGLAND CHEST

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY PAINTED TWO DRAWER BLANKET CHEST WITH WONDERFUL EARLY CUT NAIL

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Canvas, Leather, Travel Chest, Edwardian
Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Canvas, Leather, Travel Chest, Edwardian

Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Canvas, Leather, Travel Chest, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique steamer trunk. An English, canvas and leather-bound travel chest by Webb & Son

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Canvas

Large 19th Century Indian Hand Decorated Dome Top Trunk/Chest
Large 19th Century Indian Hand Decorated Dome Top Trunk/Chest

Large 19th Century Indian Hand Decorated Dome Top Trunk/Chest

Located in Bellport, NY

Truly a magnificent 19thc hand painted chest from India. Could have been used as a wedding chest

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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Chests And Trunks

19th C .iron & Brass Bound Teak Whelled Dowry Chest
19th C .iron & Brass Bound Teak Whelled Dowry Chest

19th C .iron & Brass Bound Teak Whelled Dowry Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bound in Iron and Brass with Brass decoration to the front and domed lid , heavy iron hardware complete this fabulous piece. from Northwest India.

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19th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron, Brass

Hand-Forged Iron Pirate's Chest with Hand-Painted Maritime Vignettes
Hand-Forged Iron Pirate's Chest with Hand-Painted Maritime Vignettes

Hand-Forged Iron Pirate's Chest with Hand-Painted Maritime Vignettes

Located in Big Flats, NY

18th century antique pirate's chest features hand-forged iron construction with elaborate locking

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18th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Stunning circa 1880 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Stunning circa 1880 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

Stunning circa 1880 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

marriage coffer chest. I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique

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1880s European Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

French Renaissance Trunck Chest Bench in Wood, 17th Century, France
French Renaissance Trunck Chest Bench in Wood, 17th Century, France

French Renaissance Trunck Chest Bench in Wood, 17th Century, France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent Renaissance chest in carved wood dating from the 17th century. It is decorated with

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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Stunning circa 1900 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Stunning circa 1900 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

Stunning circa 1900 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

marriage coffer chest. I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique

Category

Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique Workman's Trunk, English, Pine, Carriage Chest, Victorian, circa 1880
Antique Workman's Trunk, English, Pine, Carriage Chest, Victorian, circa 1880

Antique Workman's Trunk, English, Pine, Carriage Chest, Victorian, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique workman's trunk. An English, pine carriage chest, dating to the Victorian period

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique ship's chest. An English, ebonised pine shipping or workman's trunk, dating

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

Materials

Pine

China Trade Camphor Wood Trunk or Campaign Chest, circa 1800
China Trade Camphor Wood Trunk or Campaign Chest, circa 1800

China Trade Camphor Wood Trunk or Campaign Chest, circa 1800

Located in Milford, NH

A China trade camphor wood trunk or campaign chest, circa 1800, with brass corner guards and flush

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks

Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Unicorn Trunk Blanket Hope Wedding Chest 50"
Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Unicorn Trunk Blanket Hope Wedding Chest 50"

Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Unicorn Trunk Blanket Hope Wedding Chest 50"

Located in Dayton, OH

chest featuring painted unicorns, floral roses and 8 pointed LeMoyne Stars. Dimensions: 22.5" x 50" x

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Early 19th Century American Dutch Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Poplar

Early 20th C Oak Chest with Brass Corners, c.1940
Early 20th C Oak Chest with Brass Corners, c.1940

Early 20th C Oak Chest with Brass Corners, c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: A rustic oak chest on casters with inner compartment, cast iron handles and brass corners

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Steel, Brass

Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian
Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian

Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique steamer chest. An English, canvas bound travel trunk with Drawco patent

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Canvas

Antique Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Merchant's, Trunk, circa 1870
Antique Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Merchant's, Trunk, circa 1870

Antique Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Merchant's, Trunk, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique shipwright's tool chest. An English, pine merchants trunk, dating to the late

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian 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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