Antique Painted Trunk

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1880 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased a very large collection of thes...

This beautifully executed antique wedding trunk was carved in Northern France, circa 1780.

The sides were joined by classic dovetail joints and the mold was attached by the use of wooden pens. The trunk was decorated with simple painted motifs and ornaments typical for the...

American ship's hinged carpenter trunk with exterior decorative painted American Flag and Union Jack, interior till, original flanking rope beckets, and resting on a molded edge base.

An antique Chinese red lacquered trunk from the early 20th century, with hand-painted floral décor, brass hardware, and natural interior.

Outstanding mid-to late 19th century Chinese export trunk with finest construction and decoration. This large trunk, is crafted of solid aromatic camphor wood using hand dove-tailed ...

It is the bright floral bouquets that attracts one to this delightful old trunk or blanket chest from Hungary. The paint is all original and a reflection of the traditional folk art ...

Antique British monogrammed sailors sea chest / trunk with original very detailed braided rope beckets. Red Ensign post 1801 Flag on right. Trunk tapers from 18 inch base to 15 inch ...

A good antique Austrian Folk Art hand-painted pine marriage chest, dated 1853. The chest with a hinged lid with the original iron snipe hinges, enclosing a large storage area with a ...

"Antique early American folk art Pennsylvania German smoke painted pine blanket chest featuring turned feet and inner compartment. Circa 1st half of 19th century (1820s-1840s). Marke...

Chinese export leather clad polychrome and painted camphor wood trunk with flanking side handles and brass nail head trim.

Antique 19th century floral red orange blue Polychrome painted blanket chest trunk. Item features original reddish-orange, yellow, and blue polychrome painted finish with flower scen...

A heavy duty wooden carpenters tool chest. c.1900 In original dark blue paint with plenty of patina and character. A trunk of substantial weight and very well made.

Original green painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden. Monogram of PMS and date "1857" indicate this trunk may have been for a dowry or wedding present.

Early 1800s Pennsylvania chest. Made from pine with a tiger maple painted grain exterior. Features inset heavy duty iron handles and bracket feet.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1844 dated hand painted Swedish trunk or chest. A very good looking and well made piece.

19th century Swedish chest / old wagon coffin from Burtrask Vasterbotten , Northern Sweden. Chest of the mid 19th century used for transport of valuables on carriages. Healty wood ...

Victorian Painted Tin Trunk, Union Jack This is a very attractive piece, it is a 19th century tin trunk, it is is in very good condition, it is hand painted outside with a large U...

This stunning trunk still maintains its original paint, beautiful colors (red with orange undertone) and florals typical of Swedish folk paint style of the 1800s.

Salesman’s sample Victorian painted tin hat box, drew and sons trunk makers This is a unique piece, it is a 19th century traveling salesman sample of tin trunk, if you look carefu...

Lord Clipper ship green painted blanket chest trunk. Item features hand painted details, solid wood construction, no key, but unlocked, very nice antique item, circa early 1900s.

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,...

It is a large scale hand painted continental coffer or trunk. It could be Swedish in origin.

Very old Scandinavian trunk, late 1700s-early 1800s with some faint hand painted decorations still visible.

Antique 19th century blue green American Country Colonial Painted Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features solid wood construction, blue/green distressed finish, no key but unlocked, very ...

An early 19th-century American wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in a muted green.

An Early Continental Polychromed Dome Trunk on Stand 18th Century The trunk is covered and decorated throughout in polychrome tooled leather. Height 34 in. Width 50 in. De...

The delightful original paint remains intact on this large trunk and is a wonderful example of the simple folk art style found in eastern Europe in the 1800's.

A beautiful antique early 1900s lacquer storage box or trunk from Tibet. The red, blue, green and ochre lacquer on the box front is used to create lotus, floral and flaming jewel mot...

Animal skin covered trunk. The perfectly covered box is hand painted with muted and soft colors. 19th century.

Found this wonderful example of Americana in the Vermont region, old paint on this wooden trunk, can be used as cane stand or umbrella holder, but ideal next to the fire as log ho...

American Country (18/19th Cent) blue painted pine blanket chest/floor trunk.

Louis Vuitton hat trunk, the famous monogram is stenciled by hand, the loziné is marked LV, bronze ironwork stamped LV, keys and numbered lock. Inside there is the first tray in cros...

This Tibetan trunk from the early 20th century is lavishly decorated from end to end in with a bold palette of red, orange, green and blue. A highly decorated trunk such as this was ...

Black wooden trunk with copper plated metal bands wrapped around the edges. Original label on the side date 1907. Possibly Swedish.

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscel...

A 19th century Thai monk's trunk with gilt painted low relief decoration depicting dancing figures amidst floral carved motifs.

Very large antique Folk Art painted Scandinavian oak trunk dated 1828. All handwrought metal work with original functioning key and lock.

Exquisite 19th century Burmese Mandalay period gilt Buddhist chest or trunk table. The richly patinated storage trunk or blanket chest has a removable lid and was made for storing ma...

A charming Tibetan-Chinese painted storage trunk, 18th century, Tibet. In red paint.The front with hand-painted decoration depicting two central dragons among scrolled clouds.

Shaped chest, painted into a brown/orange scheme.  Black painted side carrying handles and hinges. 

Impressive 19th century Burmese Mandalay period trunk. Features a wooden frame decorated with lacquer and gilt depicting Buddhist stories. Bordered with glass mirror mosaics in diamo...

This whimsical 18th century Italian Folk Art trunk features beautifully painted designs in various colors that have faded over time.

Colorful 18th century Swiss blanket chest or trunk featuring a polychrome decorated finish. Beautifully decorated with blue painted iron strapping and a floral motif on top.

Fantastic early 19th century Swiss blanket chest or trunk featuring a hand painted polychrome finish.

This is an antique carriage trunk. An English, steel railway or steamer chest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

An English, pine maritime tool or steamer trunk and dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Amazing seafaring trunk, dated 1739. Almost 300 years old and still has retained most of its originality, including the insert shelf. Iron straps and corners both decorate and protec...

Three birds (budgerigars) on tree trunk. Painted bronze on stone base. Very detailed quality and painting.

Early 20th century metal trunk set in carved plinth base. The trunk boasts a rich, mottled patina reflecting years of natural wear, while the later carved plinth base is decorated wi...

It is the beautiful hand-carved details that make this trunk or "coffer" so impressive, but made even more special with the four hand-painted panels of flowers.

Spectacular wooden trunk with lots of storage and a great cocktail table. Made and sold by Crouch & Fitzgerald of Manhattan NY. Top is 34 x 19 and we have installed rubber bumpers at...

An exceptional and difficult to find green leather camphor wood trunk with hand painted floral decoration and brass detail.

A very fine Japanese Meiji period lacquered karabitsu trunk of square form and raised on six tapering legs. The traveling box is decorated in gold Hiramakie and Nashiji on Roiro grou...

Authentic 19th century Chinese Trunk ornemented With animated scenes, figures and animals, Hand-painted scenes all around the trunk.     

A very rustic painted pine trunk featuring hand cut dovetailed and pegged construction with a strong top and bracket feet.

The trunk sits on a later custom painted and lacquered stand in the Chinese style.