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Antique Original Painted Flat Top Trunk, Romania circa 1840-60
Antique Original Painted Flat Top Trunk, Romania circa 1840-60

Antique Original Painted Flat Top Trunk, Romania circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

The charm of this original painted trunk comes from the primitive floral painting that still graces the front, even after 150 years of use.

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19th Century Romanian Antique Painted Trunk

Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Marriage Trunk
Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Marriage Trunk

Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Marriage Trunk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Swedish 19th century iron-bound painted marriage trunk that would be an unexpected and sentimental blanket chest or sweater storage.

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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Iron

C19th Chinoiserie Decorated Trunk
C19th Chinoiserie Decorated Trunk

C19th Chinoiserie Decorated Trunk

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A wonderful early 19th Century Chinese export polychrome painted trunk, the leather decorated with chinoiserie scenes of figures in different activities with foliate borders and red ...

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1820s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Brass

Northern Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk, c. 1900
Northern Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk, c. 1900

Northern Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This fantastic painted trunk from northern China is lavishly decorated from end to end in the Tibetan style with a rich palette of red, orange, and green.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Iron

Antique Original Large Green Painted Flat Top Trunk with Flower Details
Antique Original Large Green Painted Flat Top Trunk with Flower Details

Antique Original Large Green Painted Flat Top Trunk with Flower Details

Located in Round Top, TX

The charm of this original painted trunk comes from the delicate floral painting that still graces the front, even after 150 years of use.

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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900
Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900

Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This fantastic painted trunk from northern China is lavishly decorated from end to end in the Tibetan style with a rich palette of red, orange, and green.

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Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Brass

Original Blue Painted Antique Dome Top Trunk Dated 1854 from Sweden
Original Blue Painted Antique Dome Top Trunk Dated 1854 from Sweden

Original Blue Painted Antique Dome Top Trunk Dated 1854 from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

This blue painted trunk is a great example of Swedish country craftsmanship.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Original Painted Domed Top Trunk from Sweden Dated 1869
Antique Original Painted Domed Top Trunk from Sweden Dated 1869

Antique Original Painted Domed Top Trunk from Sweden Dated 1869

Located in Round Top, TX

This brown and dark green painted trunk is a great example of Swedish country craftsmanship.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Located in Baltimore, MD

This Folk Art painted trunk has the form of a faux mule chest, pretending to have drawers with ceramic knobs, when, in fact, the lid opens on two very long iron strap hinges to a dee...

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine

Original Green Painted Flat Top Trunk, Austria dated 1808
Original Green Painted Flat Top Trunk, Austria dated 1808

Original Green Painted Flat Top Trunk, Austria dated 1808

Located in Round Top, TX

This pine trunk has been restored and waxed, bringing out the warmth and aged patina of the paint and pine.

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Early 19th Century Austrian Country Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Original Red Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk Dated 1853
Antique Original Red Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk Dated 1853

Antique Original Red Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk Dated 1853

Located in Round Top, TX

This original painted trunk is part of our “un-restored” collection and is being sold in "as is, used" original condition; how we found it in Europe.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Original Red Painted Small Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1803
Antique Swedish Original Red Painted Small Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1803

Antique Swedish Original Red Painted Small Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1803

Located in Round Top, TX

Rare dome top trunk from Sweden dated 1803 (seen inside). In wonderful original condtion, the burnished red background provides the perfect contrast for the detailed flowers, flouris...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pine Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Pine Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Pine Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Located in Baltimore, MD

The background of this Primitive, nailed, hand painted trunk is a stylized grain paint. The sides have no further decoration.

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Late 19th Century Romanian Folk Art Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine

Original Blue and Red Painted Flat Top Trunk, dated 1886 from Hungary
Original Blue and Red Painted Flat Top Trunk, dated 1886 from Hungary

Original Blue and Red Painted Flat Top Trunk, dated 1886 from Hungary

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique original hand painted trunk dated 1886. The name Lisabeta Greif is also visible.

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine coffer
Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine coffer

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish painted trunk/chest circa 1860. Good quality large piece of traditional Swedish furniture which would of been used to store the household blankets and linen.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique German Art Nouveau Figural Saxony Porcelain Vase, Circa 1900
Antique German Art Nouveau Figural Saxony Porcelain Vase, Circa 1900

Antique German Art Nouveau Figural Saxony Porcelain Vase, Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique German figural Art nouveau saxony vase offers porcelain construction with hand painted trunk with grapevine having female figures and child reaching upward toward leaf for...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Original Hand-Painted Flat Top Trunk With Flowers Dated 1908 from Hungar
Antique Original Hand-Painted Flat Top Trunk With Flowers Dated 1908 from Hungar

Antique Original Hand-Painted Flat Top Trunk With Flowers Dated 1908 from Hungar

Located in Round Top, TX

This flat top trunk shows generations of use in the worn finish, especially where the faux wood painted finish has worn down to the natural pine below.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Painted Pine trunk
Painted Pine trunk

Painted Pine trunk

Located in Nantucket, MA

Detailed pine trunk in original apple green paint

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19th Century Canadian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Iron

Painted Pine Trunk
Painted Pine Trunk

Painted Pine Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

A large pine blanket chest in original polychrome painted design of stylised flowers and vines on a deep green ground trimmed with pink. The top lifts on massive iron strap hinges to...

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19th Century Hungarian Antique Painted Trunk

Painted Pine Trunk
Painted Pine Trunk

Painted Pine Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

A deep pine "faux mule chest" featuring incised hand carved motifs to the front and original polychrome decorative paint on a black and mustard ground, flanked by split balusters. T...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Trunk
Painted Pine Trunk

Painted Pine Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

A small pine dower chest in a very interesting polychrome paint design of stylised flowers and bows with abstract details. The top lifts on iron strap hinges to reveal a complete can...

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19th Century Hungarian Antique Painted Trunk

Painted Pine Trunk
Painted Pine Trunk

Painted Pine Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

A handsome polychrome faux mule chest featuring a well-worn floral design to the front and top and abstract pattern to the sides. The top lifts on iron strap hinges to reveal a full...

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19th Century Romanian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Pine Trunk-Daybed
Swedish Painted Pine Trunk-Daybed

Swedish Painted Pine Trunk-Daybed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Swedish painted pine trunk and convertible daybed from the 18th century.

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pine Painted Dome-Top Trunk
Pine Painted Dome-Top Trunk

Pine Painted Dome-Top Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

The top lifts on original butt hinges to reveal a deep storage well inside. The trunk is in old worn black paint over earlier green, the top having very little of either left.  

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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine

19Thc Original Painted Steamer Trunk
19Thc Original Painted Steamer Trunk

19Thc Original Painted Steamer Trunk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic original painted 19thc dome top trunk or steamer trunk in fantastic condition.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Metal

Painted Pine Dome-Top Trunk
Painted Pine Dome-Top Trunk

Painted Pine Dome-Top Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

This sturdy dome top trunk has exposed hand-cut dovetails on all corners.

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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine

A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk
A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk

A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk

Located in Austin, TX

A vividly painted Chinese dowry or wedding chest of strong elm wood.

The main image features a cultured woman of noble birth surrounded by her ladies in waiting. Ausp...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Painted Trunk

Painted Antique Italian Trunk
Painted Antique Italian Trunk

Painted Antique Italian Trunk

Located in Austin, TX

From Alba in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, this antique writing box features its original lock and key, as well as two forged iron hinges, all hand-hammered. We loved the or...

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1850s Italian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Iron

Antique Blue Painted Wood Trunk
Antique Blue Painted Wood Trunk

Antique Blue Painted Wood Trunk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With a plank lift top with interior chain, and iron bands, hardware and carry handles. Raised on turned feet and wood wheels. With a metal escutcheon (lacking the key) and a second l...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Dutch 19th Century Painted Pine Trunk
Dutch 19th Century Painted Pine Trunk

Dutch 19th Century Painted Pine Trunk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A unique large pine trunk from Holland with its original paint finish.

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19th Century Dutch Other Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Iron

Captivating Antique Red Painted Chinese Trunk
Captivating Antique Red Painted Chinese Trunk

Captivating Antique Red Painted Chinese Trunk

Located in Round Top, TX

This wonderful painted Chinese trunk still has original Chinese lettering on the bottom in black.

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Metal

Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820

Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820

Located in Chicago, IL

This border is further enclosed by a frame of various flowers, offering fruits and eternal knots. Inside, the trunk has been painted a bright turquoise to match the green palette of ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Painted Leather Trunk on Stand
Painted Leather Trunk on Stand

Painted Leather Trunk on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Painted leather trunk with ships,etc. on custom stand.

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19th Century English Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Painted Pigskin Trunk Occasional Table
Painted Pigskin Trunk Occasional Table

Painted Pigskin Trunk Occasional Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Chinese painted pigskin trunk mounted on an iron stand with glass top, to be used as an end table or coffee table,.

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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Painted Leather Trunk
19th Century Chinese Painted Leather Trunk

19th Century Chinese Painted Leather Trunk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Raised on later custom painted stand.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Paint, Upholstery

Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820

Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820

Located in Chicago, IL

The other exterior sides are finished with a layer of black lacquer, now well-worn from years of use and travel. Inside, the trunk has been painted a bright turquoise to match the gr...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Continental painted wood and leather trunk
Continental painted wood and leather trunk

Continental painted wood and leather trunk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Continental painted wood and leather trunk

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Early 20th Century European Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Iron

Blue Painted French Linen Trunk
Blue Painted French Linen Trunk

Blue Painted French Linen Trunk

Located in Stamford, CT

A very chic blue painted cedar linen trunk in the style of French Louis XVI by Lane Co., circa 1920s with original Lane stickers intact and folded shelving system.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Antique Small Carved Painted Romanian Trunk
Antique Small Carved Painted Romanian Trunk

Antique Small Carved Painted Romanian Trunk

Located in Round Top, TX

A small trunk loaded with character, this interesting chest is both carved and painted.

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19th Century Romanian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ornately Painted Romanian Pine Trunk Chest
Ornately Painted Romanian Pine Trunk Chest

Ornately Painted Romanian Pine Trunk Chest

Located in Round Top, TX

This ornately painted Romanian Trunk has hues of red, green, white with natural wood also showing through, after 170 years of age and use.

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19th Century Romanian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Antique Swiss Painted and Carved Trunk
Antique Swiss Painted and Carved Trunk

Antique Swiss Painted and Carved Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Swiss Painted & Carved Trunk is ideal at the foot of the bed, as a coffee table in a cozy seating group, or as a decorative item for your pleasure every day!

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1880s Swiss Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Original Painted Swedish Trunk, Dated 1843
Original Painted Swedish Trunk, Dated 1843

Original Painted Swedish Trunk, Dated 1843

Located in Round Top, TX

The original painting is exceptional on this highly decorated Swedish trunk. There are 3 sets of monograms and dates, the largest central one of 1843. This was likely a wedding or an...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Trunk with Original Painted
Swedish Trunk with Original Painted

Swedish Trunk with Original Painted

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The trunk of the 1700s from Sweden. It was storage to put firewood.

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1750s Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Painted Antique Trunk
Early 20th Century Painted Antique Trunk

Early 20th Century Painted Antique Trunk

Located in Cirencester, GB

We were drawn to the lovely pink colour and natural patina to this old French chest. This antique trunk would look great in a child's bedroom or playroom. We worked with this colour ...

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1920s French French Provincial Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine

Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscellaneous items, trunks were found in every room in the home and were often stacked on top of one another. This festiv...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine

19th Century Austrian Painted Oak Trunk
19th Century Austrian Painted Oak Trunk

19th Century Austrian Painted Oak Trunk

Located in High Point, NC

Austrian style storage chest with floral folk motif painted on three sides and original hardware. Rustic shades of red and green are rendered in traditional organic pigments, faded i...

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19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Long Antique Painted Romanian Trunk with Original Paint
Long Antique Painted Romanian Trunk with Original Paint

Long Antique Painted Romanian Trunk with Original Paint

Located in Round Top, TX

The original Folk Art paint is vibrant and in remarkable condition on this unusually long and narrow trunk.

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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Painted Trunk

19th Century China Trade Painted Leather Trunk
19th Century China Trade Painted Leather Trunk

19th Century China Trade Painted Leather Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Camphor wood trunk covered in elaborately painted leather and trimmed with brass; probably made in the mid 19th in China for export.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Brass

Indonesian Antique Carved and Painted Storage Trunk
Indonesian Antique Carved and Painted Storage Trunk

Indonesian Antique Carved and Painted Storage Trunk

Located in Forney, TX

A turn of the 19th/20th century coffer storage trunk/chest, likely originating in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Hand-Painted Traveling Trunk
19th Century English Hand-Painted Traveling Trunk

19th Century English Hand-Painted Traveling Trunk

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Whimsical and richly detailed, this English traveling trunk from the 19th century features hand-painted decoration in the form of a stately brick façade with painted windows, columns...

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19th Century British Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large German Painted Blanket Chest Trunk, 1800s
Large German Painted Blanket Chest Trunk, 1800s

Large German Painted Blanket Chest Trunk, 1800s

Located in Southampton, NY

Large German Painted Blanket Chest Trunk, 1800s This antique painted wooden trunk features a striking geometric design on its front panels, showcasing a blend of rustic craftsmanship...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Decorative Victorian Painted Tin Travel Trunk
Decorative Victorian Painted Tin Travel Trunk

Decorative Victorian Painted Tin Travel Trunk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Decorative Victorian painted tin travel trunk. This is a very attractive piece, it is a 19th century tin trunk, it is in very good condition, it is painted in black and Gold with ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Tin

English Early 19th Century Painted Pine Trunk
English Early 19th Century Painted Pine Trunk

English Early 19th Century Painted Pine Trunk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful English trunk, painted lovely ochre, from the beginning of the 19th century.

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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Pine

Antique Chinese Red Painted & Distressed Trunk
Antique Chinese Red Painted & Distressed Trunk

Antique Chinese Red Painted & Distressed Trunk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A versatile size solid painted antique red wooden Chinese trunk having handsome original brass hardware and beautiful patina.

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1910s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Hand Painted Pigskin Trunk
Chinese Export Hand Painted Pigskin Trunk

Chinese Export Hand Painted Pigskin Trunk

Located in Bradenton, FL

This Chinese export trunk is painted with a colorful scene with pavilions and beautiful women in a garden setting, mounted with brass backplate and hasp with carrying handles to the ...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Animal Skin

Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Trunk, C. 1850
Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Trunk, C. 1850

Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Trunk, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This example dates to the late 19th century and finished with a rich layer of glossy red lacquer. The front of the trunk is painted with a loosely brushed abstract floral design, fra...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Brass

Antique Original Painted Swedish Trunk, dated 1836
Antique Original Painted Swedish Trunk, dated 1836

Antique Original Painted Swedish Trunk, dated 1836

Located in Round Top, TX

The intricate floral details, monogram and date of 1836 reveal the superb craftsmanship that went into the making of this lovely blanket chest or trunk. The hand-wrought iron handles...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Trunk

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Antique Painted Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique painted trunk for your home. An antique painted trunk — often made from wood, softwood and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique painted trunk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique painted trunk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Victorian and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Louis Vuitton, Atelier Paris and Brendan Bass each produced at least one beautiful antique painted trunk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Painted Trunk?

An antique painted trunk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.