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Gigantic Antique Shop's Display Chest, English, Vellum, Oak, Trunk, Coffee Table
Gigantic Antique Shop's Display Chest, English, Vellum, Oak, Trunk, Coffee Table

Gigantic Antique Shop's Display Chest, English, Vellum, Oak, Trunk, Coffee Table

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a gigantic antique shop's display chest. An English, vellum and oak bound decorative trunk

Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Animal Skin, Oak

Original European Green Painted Metal Zinc Military Army Campaign Chest Trunk
Original European Green Painted Metal Zinc Military Army Campaign Chest Trunk

Original European Green Painted Metal Zinc Military Army Campaign Chest Trunk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Campaign chest or trunk Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25

Category

Early 1900s European Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Antique Syrian 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dowry Trunk Chest
Antique Syrian 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dowry Trunk Chest

Antique Syrian 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dowry Trunk Chest

Located in Lafayette, IN

Rare antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Syrian blanket wedding chest. Very fine intricate

Category

19th Century Syrian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Chest Wrapped in Iron Straps with Brass Studs, India
19th Century Chest Wrapped in Iron Straps with Brass Studs, India

19th Century Chest Wrapped in Iron Straps with Brass Studs, India

Located in San Francisco, CA

Of Indian origin, this beautiful teak trunk is wrapped in iron and studded with brass accents in an intricate yet simple pattern. Fully functional for storage or use as a coffee or c...

Category

19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Deed Box, English, Art Deco, Iron, Document, Deposit, Chest, circa 1930
Vintage Deed Box, English, Art Deco, Iron, Document, Deposit, Chest, circa 1930

Vintage Deed Box, English, Art Deco, Iron, Document, Deposit, Chest, circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage deed box. An English, Art Deco iron document or deposit chest, dating to the

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"
Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"

Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk "Star of India". Item features made in England by Whiteway, Laidlaw & Co., LTD, original painted finish, original labels and hardware,...

Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique circa 1920's Pakawa Steamer Wardrobe Trunk or Chest Totally Original
Antique circa 1920's Pakawa Steamer Wardrobe Trunk or Chest Totally Original

Antique circa 1920's Pakawa Steamer Wardrobe Trunk or Chest Totally Original

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1920’s, Art Deco, Golden Era of Travel, Pakawa wardrobe steamer trunk This is a very well made example of a steamer trunk de...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Louis Vuitton-Style  Hat Trunks, c.1900
Pair of French Louis Vuitton-Style  Hat Trunks, c.1900

Pair of French Louis Vuitton-Style Hat Trunks, c.1900

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hat Trunks. The wide-striped canvas combined with the patinated horse tack toned leather compares to

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Trunk / Chest for Keeping Fireplace Wood & Wine
Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Trunk / Chest for Keeping Fireplace Wood & Wine

Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Trunk / Chest for Keeping Fireplace Wood & Wine

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning late 19th century trunk with wine theme carvings. If you are looking for rare, stylish and good quality antiques to decorate your home or lodge, but you do want them to hav...

Category

19th Century German Black Forest Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sublime 1844 Dated Hand Painted Swedish Chest or Trunk for Linens Coffee Table
Sublime 1844 Dated Hand Painted Swedish Chest or Trunk for Linens Coffee Table

Sublime 1844 Dated Hand Painted Swedish Chest or Trunk for Linens Coffee Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

chest. A very good looking and well made piece. A typical hand painted European piece which is highly

Category

1840s Swedish George III Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Trunk or Large Jewelry Chest
19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Trunk or Large Jewelry Chest

19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Trunk or Large Jewelry Chest

Located in Miami, FL

A Fine Quality 19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Trunk This exquisite 19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Trunk is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. The...

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19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Walnut, Birch, Velvet, Rosewood

Pair of Lacquered Chests / Trunks
Pair of Lacquered Chests / Trunks

Pair of Lacquered Chests / Trunks

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Chests with decorative hardware. Stunning together as a

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Mindanao Trunks
Mindanao Trunks

Mindanao Trunks

Located in New York, NY

Teak Trunks w/ Metal Embossed Finish from Mindanao, Philippines. Sold individually or as pair

Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

Steel and Brass Mounted Chest
Steel and Brass Mounted Chest

Steel and Brass Mounted Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Steel and brass mounted camphor trunk, India circa 1870. Mounted on a later custom wooden stand

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

Shanxi Jewelry Chest and Hat Box
Shanxi Jewelry Chest and Hat Box

Shanxi Jewelry Chest and Hat Box

Located in East Hampton, NY

Early 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Golden Painted Jewelry Chest

Category

19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Mahogany Traveling Trunks

Mahogany Traveling Trunks

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mahogany trunks with iron handles. Sold individually. Price for smaller item is $ 900, larger is

Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Mahogany

chest
chest

chest

Sold|$2,350

chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wood chest

Category

18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

An interesting and decorative seamans chest
An interesting and decorative seamans chest

An interesting and decorative seamans chest

Located in Sundridge, GB

Constructed from pitch pine with a leather covered and brass nailed lid with painted decoration to the underside that is dated 1861. An intersting feature is that the lock has a bell...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks

Rare and Beautiful Large Tibetan Chest
Rare and Beautiful Large Tibetan Chest

Rare and Beautiful Large Tibetan Chest

Located in Westport, CT

47.25"Wx 16"D x 34.25"H including a custom built black lacquer stand. Original hardware. Weathered but in excellent condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pigment

Spanish Chest
Spanish Chest

Spanish Chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Spanish chest from late 1600s Original hardware

Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks

18th C English Oak and Elm Mule Chest

18th C English Oak and Elm Mule Chest

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful large mule chest in oak with a molded plank lid opening to a void interior with four arch

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Oak

Red Chest
Red Chest

Red Chest

Sold|$2,450

Red Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Red lacquer side chest from China. Lacquered has worn beautifully to show the natural wood color

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Himalayan Chest
Himalayan Chest

Himalayan Chest

Sold|$2,850

Himalayan Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautifully carved himalayan teak wood chest/trunk.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks

Mongolian Chest
Mongolian Chest

Mongolian Chest

Sold|$1,995

Mongolian Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique hand painted mongolian chest.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Himalayan Chest
Himalayan Chest

Himalayan Chest

Sold|$2,850

Himalayan Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautifully carved himalayan teak wood chest/trunk.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Teak

Himalayan Chest
Himalayan Chest

Himalayan Chest

Sold|$3,450

Himalayan Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautifully carved himalayan teak wood chest/trunk.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Teak

Blanket Chest
Blanket Chest

Blanket Chest

Sold|$2,750

Blanket Chest

Located in New York, NY

Elm wood blanket chest with Iron hardware.

Category

19th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Elm

Himalayan Chest
Himalayan Chest

Himalayan Chest

Sold|$4,250

Himalayan Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautifully carved himalayan teak wood chest/trunk.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Teak

Elm Chest
Elm Chest

Elm Chest

Sold|$2,450

Elm Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique elm wood chest from the Shanxi province in Northern China.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Elm

Campaign Chest
Campaign Chest

Campaign Chest

Sold|$2,200

Campaign Chest

Located in New Preston, CT

A large 'RAJ'campaign chest outfitted with two small storage compartments, possibly for dishes or

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks

Mongolian Chest
Mongolian Chest

Mongolian Chest

Sold|$2,650

Mongolian Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique mongolian chest with hand-painted scholars' objects on the front. Used for storage.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Campaign Chest
Campaign Chest

Campaign Chest

Sold|$1,150

Campaign Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Fabulous Chest in solid mahogany with brass bail handles and brass accents.

Category

19th Century Danish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Brass

Coin Chest
Coin Chest

Coin Chest

Sold|$1,500

Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Wood Coin storing chest with iron fittings

Category

19th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Spanish chest
Spanish chest

Spanish chest

Sold|$2,400

Spanish chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

wonderful leather chest with nailhead decoration. Later freestanding feet.

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Mule Chest
Mule Chest

Mule Chest

Sold|$1,800

Mule Chest

Located in Sheffield, MA

It is rare for us to find a mule chest. This is a wonderfully useful piece of furniture at a

Category

1870s English Antique Chests And Trunks

Basque Chest
Basque Chest

Basque Chest

Sold|$8,650

Basque Chest

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This sturdy Basque chest from Spain has three carved circular rosettes on the front and substantial

Category

19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

DOWRY CHEST
DOWRY CHEST

DOWRY CHEST

Sold|$4,500

DOWRY CHEST

Located in San Francisco, CA

A beautiful paneled Dowry chest with original painting and iron hardware. Made in Sweden about

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Iron

Immense Chest
Immense Chest

Immense Chest

Sold|$12,500

Immense Chest

Located in New York, NY

American, fabulous and immense chest, wood, metal, and cast iron in the style of a sea chest. At

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Traveling Chest
Traveling Chest

Traveling Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Traveling Chest

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

Carpenter's Chest
Carpenter's Chest

Carpenter's Chest

Located in Culver City, CA

This Carpenters chest has 4 sliding trays, with brass knobs, and other compartments for the

Category

19th Century American Country Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Wine Chest
Wine Chest

Wine Chest

Sold|$3,900

Wine Chest

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

English oak wine Campaign cupboard, circa 1840.

Category

19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks

Trunk Chest
Trunk Chest

Trunk Chest

Sold|$975

Trunk Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese trunk from the 1920s Taisho period. Solid sugi (cedar) wood with original iron hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Chests And Trunks

Late 18C Chest
Late 18C Chest

Late 18C Chest

Sold|$15,250

Late 18C Chest

Located in New York, NY

Late 18C Arca (Chest) in Vinhatico with Jacarandá (Brazilian Rosewood) molding and original iron

Category

18th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Cassone Chest
Italian Cassone Chest

Italian Cassone Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 16th C. Italian cassone (Marriage Chest). Chest is 16th C., base molding are feet are later

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Marriage Chest
Swedish Marriage Chest

Swedish Marriage Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original painted gray marriage chest with flat top, dated 1798.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Baroque Dowry Chest
Baroque Dowry Chest

Baroque Dowry Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

A beautifully painted 17th century paneled dowry chest. Made in Sweden dated 1685. Painted in

Category

18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Metal

18th c. chest
18th c. chest

18th c. chest

Sold|$3,800

18th c. chest

Located in Hudson, NY

double long chest beautiful dry original red paint surface large thumbnail molding

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chests And Trunks

Materials

Pine

Mongolian Side Chest
Mongolian Side Chest

Mongolian Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Painted mongolian side chest. c 1890s

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Mongolian Side Chest
Mongolian Side Chest

Mongolian Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Painted mongolian side chest. c 1890s

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Elm Burl Chest
Elm Burl Chest

Elm Burl Chest

Sold|$2,850

Elm Burl Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique elm burl chest from China. c. 1890

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Fujian Side Chest
Fujian Side Chest

Fujian Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Painted Side chest from the Fujian Province in China. c 1890s 305159-87010

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Fujian Side Chest
Fujian Side Chest

Fujian Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique hand painted side chest on stand from the Fujian province in Southern China.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks

Scandinavian Painted Chest
Scandinavian Painted Chest

Scandinavian Painted Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Scandinavian storage chest with applied framed panels and painted floral motif. All original

Category

19th Century Scandinavian 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

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

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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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